Alltel Corp. finally joined the multimedia messaging service interoperability bandwagon, announcing deals with the nation’s two largest wireless carriers. Alltel said it signed agreements allowing its subscribers to exchange picture and video messages with both Cingular Wireless L.L.C. and Verizon Wireless users. The deals mark the first MMS interoperability agreements for Alltel, which said it expects to forge similar relationships in coming weeks. Verizon has notched such deals with Cingular, Leap Wireless International Inc. and U.S. Cellular Corp.; Cingular is MMS interoperable with Sprint PCS, T-Mobile USA Inc., Leap and U.S. Cellular in addition to Verizon. “Intercarrier multimedia messaging is another example of the wireless industry working together to provide an enhanced experience for customers,” said Kevin Beebe, Alltel’s group president of operations. Alltel stock was up 5 cents to $61.35 in mid-morning trading on the New York Stock Exchange Friday.
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The IEA report predicts that AI processing in the U.S. will need more electricity than all heavy industries combined, such as steel, cement and chemicals
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