Alltel offers podcasts through Melodeo

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Alltel Corp. and Melodeo Inc. announced they are working together to offer podcasts to Alltel subscribers.

The Axcess Mobilcast service is expected to allow Alltel subscribers to search and listen to thousands of podcasts on their wireless phones for $4 a month. The service includes podcast episodes and radio shows from the likes of National Public Radio and CNN.