Midwest Wireless provides wireless phone plans and data services such as Touch2Talk and Fleet management to northern Iowa, southern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. One should note that Alltel purchased Midwest Wireless in 2006 and continues to conduct business as Midwest Wireless in that geographic network area.

Business wireless services provided by Alltell are also available to Midwest Wireless business customers. These services include a variety of plans designed to fit your business requirements and needs, such as data services, phones and devices, accessories and customer support. Making the most of Midwest Wireless includes the following:

1. Determining Midwest Wireless network coverage area

2. Reviewing the Midwest Wireless business plans

3. Utilizing Midwest Wireless GPS and workforce productivity services

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Review the Midwest Wireless network coverage map

Make sure that you are within Midwest Wireless coverage area. Also, verify that the areas that are part of your business travels are part of the Midwest Wireless network area.

I recommend: Utilize the Midwest Wireless network coverage map to determine if you are within their network area. If you fall outside the Midwest Wireless provider network area, view the Alltel national coverage map to see if they can provide service to you.

Review the Midwest Wireless list of business plans to see what's best for you

Midwest Wireless provide a number of business wireless plans such as the National Freedom, Greater Freedom, North American Freedom and Smartphone Plans all of which offer varying geographic coverage areas (local, national and North American), included anytime minutes, night and weekend minutes, included my circle numbers and additional minute rates. Within each wireless plan, businesses can select various plan packages.

I recommend: Examine the various Alltel Business Wireless Plans to determine which plan is optimal for your business. For further information, complete an Alltel Business Solutions Representative contact request form.

Monitor your workforce through Midwest Wireless GPS and workforce productivity services

Making the most of Midwest Wireless includes taking advantage of the GPS and Workforce Productivity services. Services include Touch2Talk, a walkie-talkie service offering local, local unlimited and national unlimited plans, Enterprise which provides data security by enhancing IP capabilities such as establishing which IPs may access your network, Fleet Management that allows real-time monitoring of fleets to improve efficiency. Alltel Email that allows users to access email, the Internet and business network using their phone or Smartphone, and the Workforce Locator that allows users to locate the nearest resource to their existing location, travel directions from their mobile phones.

I recommend: Find Midwest Wireless information for the GPS and Workforce Productivity services online or by visiting a local Alltel Store.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Plan add-ons are available for all business wireless plans. One can increase their minutes with features such as Extended Night Minutes, FreeToRoam Minutes, Pool Your Minutes and My Circle. Voice Services that one can upgrade to include Enhanced Voice Mail, International Service, Directory Plus and Touch2Talk.
• •  Safety and protection features offered to businesses include Alltel Roadside Assistance and ProductGuard/PlatinumGuard. The Alltel Roadside Assistance Plan, for a minimal monthly fee, provides 24-hour, 365 days a year Emergency Roadside Assistance that includes towing up to $50 and flat tire assistance. The ProductGuard/PlatinumGuard plan provides insurance for phones, smart devices and wireless Internet card that provides coverage for loss, theft, damage and other causes. Items such as batteries, chargers, cigarette lighter adapters and earbuds are also covered.