Alltel, a US cell phone carrier has annouced 3 new phones that are to be added to their line up.

The first one is the LG Scoop. It is essientially a messaging device made for those text gurus who just cannot stop texting their friends and family. There are preloaded instant messaging programs such as AIM and Yahoo. Also, the full QWERTY keyboard makes the experience so much better.

The second phone is the Blackberry Pearl 8130. It has a 2MP camera and a Shuretype keyboard along with EVDO surfing speeds and expansion through a MicroSD slot.

The last phone is the LG Muse which is marketed as a music centered phone. It has bluetooth stereo for your music and a 2MP camera. There is also XM mobile radio along with GPS capabilities. Not the best looker in my opinion.

 

Cell phone service provider Alltel has annouced that their MyCircle service will move upto 20 contacts in which users may call from other carriers for free.

T-Mobile is the only other provider who is still stuck at 5. The catch? Well, Alltel only allows MyCircle 20 if you have a plan of $99.99 or higher. I think it is a pretty good deal if you want a family plan.