The brand was sold to Trilogy Partners by AT&T in 2008 shortly after AT&T had completed its acquisition of Dobson Communications.
[1] In July 1986, it was announced that Metromedia Inc. would sell its 55 percent stake in Cellular One to Southwestern Bell.
[citation needed] Western Wireless operated under the Cellular One brand prior to being purchased by Alltel in August 2005.
[clarification needed] The Cellular One brand was sold to Trilogy Partners as a result of the terms of the acquisition agreement.
Verizon properties Originally acquired by Alltel prior to the January 2009 merger