Messaging Comes Easy with Launch of Samsung DoubleTake^TM from Alltel Wireless

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alltel Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)¹, the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United States², today announced the availability of the Samsung DoubleTake^TM handset on Thursday, Nov. 5, in Alltel retail stores and online at alltel.com. With the holiday season right around the corner, texters should put this phone at the top of their wishlist to Santa. The Samsung DoubleTake includes a sliding full QWERTY keyboard – great for sending a quick text to a friend or a holiday-themed photo to the entire family.

“If you’re always on the go, the Samsung DoubleTake will be the perfect holiday gift.”

The phone’s Bluetooth capabilities, built in speakerphone and internal phone book with up to 1000 entries keeps Alltel customers connected, even during the busiest time of year. Available in bold red and sleek charcoal gray, the Samsung DoubleTake also includes a 1.3 megapixel camera and a vibrant, full-color external LCD screen.

“The Samsung DoubleTake is a user-friendly, affordable phone that allows Alltel customers to stay connected as they beat the holiday rush,” said Wendy Michell, Director of Device Strategies for the Alltel Divesture Trust. “If you’re always on the go, the Samsung DoubleTake will be the perfect holiday gift.”

The Samsung DoubleTake is available for $39.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with activation of a 1-year service contract on a qualifying rate plan. Alltel is the only major wireless carrier to offer 2-year postpaid handset pricing to those signing 1-year contracts, creating enhanced flexibility and greater choice for customers.

The Samsung DoubleTake and 1-year contract option is available only to customers in the 91 cellular market areas (CMAs) that Verizon Wireless is required to divest, which will continue to operate as Alltel Wireless until the sale agreements with AT&T and Atlantic Tele-Network are approved by the Department of Justice and Federal Communications Commission.

For more information concerning the sale of the divested markets, consumers can visit and log on to www.alltel.com, and go to the Customer Q&A section. To find out more information about the Samsung DoubleTake, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.

About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsungmobileusa.com.

About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2008 consolidated sales of US$96 billion. Employing approximately 164,600 people in 179 offices across 61 countries, the company consists of two business units: Digital Media & Communications and Device Solutions. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

1. Samsung Mobile is proud to provide ENERGY STAR-qualified power adapters with its mobile phones and accessories. ENERGY STAR qualified products use less energy, save money, and help protect the environment. Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR meet strict energy-efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy.

2. Based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics Q2 2009 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Report.