alltel 4Q 04_Highlights

- ALLTEL reported total revenues of $2.14 billion for Q4 2004, up 6% from Q4 2003. For the full year 2004, revenues were $8.25 billion, up 3% from 2003. - Wireless revenue increased 11% in Q4 2004 and 7% for the full year. Operating income for wireless was $260 million in Q4 2004, up 12% from Q4 2003. - Wireline revenue declined 1% in Q4 2004 but operating income increased 5% to $236 million. For the full year, wireline revenue declined 1% while operating income rose 5%. - Net income for Q4 2004 was $271 million, up 5% from Q4 2003