ALLTEL Coverage in the US Virgin Islands St Thomas

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone here could fill me in on ALLTEL in the USVI. Namely St. Thomas. I have searched far and wide with no real luck.

I contacted my local rep and was told that I could switch to the North American Plan and I would have service plus no roaming.

I could also stick with my National coverage and still have service but incur the $1.00 per minute roaming fees.

Somebody I work with said there is no way I will get service in the US Virgin Islands since it is not on the coverage map. So I called up ALLTEL Customer Service and the representative I spoke with told me my phone would not work at all not matter what plan I was on.

So......Does anyone have any personal experience with the USVI? or any insight?

If I don't have any coverage, does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks a lot!

-Shay