Motorola, Alltel sign distribution deal

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 30 (UPI) -- Motorola and Alltel signed a distribution agreement Monday.

Under the deal, Alltel will be expanding Motorola's MOTOwi4 Canopy's range of wireless broadband services.

"Motorola has a great portfolio of wireless broadband products that can cost-effectively extend the voice and high-speed digital subscriber lines of our (independent operating companies) customers," said Scott Evans, director of marketing for Alltel Supply. "The Motorola MOTOwi4 Canopy broadband products are of special importance because they round out the Alltel product portfolio for last mile access to the home."