Alltel And Verizon question

[phlydude]

I believe that the merger is almost completed
but there is an issue:

http://news.cnet.com/verizon-completes-alltel-purchase/

In order to receive approval from regulators, Verizon Wireless agreed to sell operations in 105 markets where Alltel also operates. As a result, Alltel customers in those areas will not be part of the merger with Verizon Wireless.

Alltel customers who are part of the merger will receive letters informing them that their service will change to Verizon Wireless, the company said in an FAQ on its Web site.

So it looks like if you live in one of the 105 markets where Alltel and Verizon were both available, you will not move over to Verizon, you will be sold off to a spin off company.