Planned Cell Service In The Appalachia Virginia Area Has Been Put On Hold. Alltel Had Announced Plans To Install A Cell Tower By The End Of This Year, But Since That Announcement, Alltel And Verizon Wireless Have Merged. 9th District Congressman Rick Boucher, Wise County Supervisor Ronnie Shortt, And Supervisor Fred Luntsford Intend To Keep Pressure On The Project To Ensure It Happens.