Verizon Wireless adopts Alltel’s My Circle as ‘Friends & Family’

It was the number one concern of about-to-be-swallowed Alltel customers going into this merger deal, and now it’s finally time for those individuals to breathe a huge sigh of relief. In a prime example of great decision making, the suits at Big Red have decided to not only allow ex-Alltel subscribers to keep their My Circle plans, but it’s bringing the circle to “current and future customers [read: both VZW and Alltel] as a flexible way to control wireless spending.” The news was shot out this morning in a message to employees (posted in full after the break), though there’s no word on when Verizon Wireless customers can look forward to enjoying 5, 10 or 20 numbers of free calling each month. So, AT&T — now that you’re cornered between myFaves and My Circle , what’s the reaction going to be? [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Continue reading Verizon Wireless adopts Alltel’s My Circle as ‘Friends & Family’ Filed under: Cellphones Verizon Wireless adopts Alltel’s My Circle as ‘Friends & Family’ originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .