| Type | Private (subsidiary of Leap Wireless) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wireless Telecommunications |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | San Diego, CA, United States |
| Area served | United States |
| Website | mycricket.com |
Cricket Communications, Inc. founded in 1999, also known as Cricket Wireless, provides wireless services to 7 million customers in the United States.[1] The company is a subsidiary of Leap Wireless, utilizing its CDMA 1X and 1xEV-DO networks. Leap Wireless owns and operates the seventh largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, behind Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility, Sprint Nextel (including Boost Mobile & Virgin Mobile USA), T-Mobile USA, MetroPCS, and U.S. Cellular. The company recently launched the first Advanced Wireless Services network, in Oklahoma City. The company also went nationwide with roaming agreements on March 23, 2010.[2]
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In 2010, Cricket announced it will debut two new smartphones to their wireless lineup. The Sanyo Zio (Zi-O) by Kyocera is Cricket and Kyocera's first Android phone. The phone runs on Cricket's 3G EVDO network, and has Wi-Fi capabilities. It currently utilizes Android 2.2. [18] which is anticipated to be available in January or February 2011. The other available smart phone is the Blackberry Curve 8530, which will work on Cricket's EVDO network.
Since the release of these phones, Cricket has added the Huawei Ascend which runs Android 2.1. It is the lowest-priced Android phone without a contract.[19] Another Android smartphone available with the telecom operator is LG Optimus C.[20] The Samsung Indulge has been available since the 7th June [21]
Phones that are currently available from Cricket's website.
Cricket has recently announced that it will carry one more Android smartphone later this year.
Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services and a wholly owned subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LEAP) today announced that the Wi-Fi enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1 will be available Friday, December 16, 2011 in Cricket company-owned stores. The slim and sleek Galaxy Tab 10.1 features Android™ 3.1 Honeycomb, 16GB of internal storage and will be available in Metallic Gray.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with Android 3.1 Honeycomb brings access to more than 250,000 apps through the Android Market™ and offers full support for Google™ Mobile Services, including Gmail™, YouTube™ and more. Customers will relish the 10.1-inch enhanced display with a 1280x800 resolution HD screen, 1 GHz dual core application processor, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera and a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera. Both consumers and business customers will find a multitude of uses for the Galaxy Tab 10.1 that range from video chat to business tools, including those that allow for the opening and editing of documents, spreadsheets and presentations. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 features Adobe® Flash® Player to deliver an enhanced Internet browsing experience and access to content-rich Websites.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will be available from Cricket for $499.99 MSRP. Cricket is also offering the Galaxy Tab 10.1 as part of a special bundle which includes the Crosswave, Cricket's dual mode DO/Wi-Fi device and a first month of Cricket broadband service, all for $594.99 The Cricket Crosswave creates an instant mobile hotspot so customers can get internet access on the go and support multiple Wi-Fi devices. The Crosswave is available on Cricket's broadband plans that range from $45 to $65 per month per plan. The Cricket Crosswave and tethering-enabled Cricket Smartphones may be used to connect the Samsung Galaxy Tab to the internet over Cricket's 3G network.
Muve Music is a new service from Cricket. Powered by the Samsung Suede, the Muve Music application lets you browse and download thousands of songs. Cricket currently has contracts with Sony, Universal Music, Warner Music, and EMI. Unlimited talk, text, web, and music downloads is available for $55.00/mo.
Cricket subscribers are covered in about 95% of the United States using home network and roaming agreements with Sprint Nextel and MetroPCS among others, and has broadband coverage in most major metropolitan areas. 3G service uses Sprint's EVDO network.
Cricket can activate new phones for customers located outside of their home area.
Cricket's (and all other wireless carriers') wireless broadband internet service does not always run at advertised speeds. Cricket's unlimited broadband internet service is not limited (i.e. there is no additional cost) even if the 2.5GB, 5GB or 7.5GB 'Limits' per monthly billing cycle are exceeded. However Cricket may reduce bandwidth if these limits are exceeded based on a 30-day usage measurement. They may also reduce bandwidth slightly during times of high demand in any particular area.
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