Albuquerque Becomes City-Wide Internet Hot Spot Today!
ALBUQUERQUE – September 17, 2007 – Cricket Communications, Inc, a leading provider of unlimited wireless services, is pleased to announce the launch of Cricket Wireless Internet Service in the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area. Albuquerque/Santa Fe residents will be able to access the internet from their laptops anywhere in town, essentially turning all of Albuquerque and Santa Fe into an internet “hot spot.” The monthly service plan is just $30 per month and there are no signed contracts.
As part of the introduction of Cricket Wireless Internet Service, Cricket will provide Central New Mexico United Way with free wireless internet service for 14 laptops. The laptops are used by United Way representatives to educate the public about “the gift of giving” to United Way. The internet is an important part of their presentations.
Terri Scruggs, IT Director for United Way commented, “We were so excited to learn of this solution to use laptops on the internet from anywhere around town. In the past, we had to look for WiFi and hot spots. Now, we’ll be our own hot spot!”
“Cricket is delighted to launch this great new service and to help Albuquerque/Santa Fe residents and the United Way become their own hot spot,” said Regan Anderson, interim district director for Cricket in Albuquerque. “Cricket is about simplicity and freedom, and we can’t wait to help people get connected anywhere in town.”
Cricket will introduce Cricket Wireless Internet Service to Albuquerque/Santa Fe by hosting “internet cafes” in parks and parking lots, highlighting that Cricket customers can access the internet anywhere they go. Additionally, Cricket will conduct free demonstrations of the new service at Cricket stores and at events with the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce and the Hispano Chamber of Commerce. The demonstrations with the Chambers are free and open to the public, and food will be provided. Attendees have the possibility of winning a FREE Cricket Wireless Internet Service card, as well as many other door prizes and giveaways.
Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce located at 115 Gold Avenue SW will hold demonstrations on Tuesday, September 18 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; Monday, September 24 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday, September 26 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.; Friday, September 28 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.; and Tuesday, October 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Willard Board Room.
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce located at 1309 4th Street SW will hold demonstrations on Wednesday, September 19 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.; Thursday, September 20 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, September 25 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.; Thursday, September 27 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.; and Tuesday, October 2 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the Board Room.
You wouldn’t surf the net at a concert, roof top or even a busy intersection, but you could with Cricket Wireless Internet Service. Visit www.butyoucould.com for details.
About Cricket
Cricket is a simple, affordable wireless service offering consumers and local businesses a flat-rate unlimited service over the latest technology, high-quality, all-digital CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO wireless network. Designed for customers whose basic and advanced wireless needs have not been met by traditional communications companies, Cricket is the pioneer of unlimited services with no long-term commitments or credit checks required. Cricket offers customers access to a variety of the latest devices and feature-rich mobile applications such as unlimited text, instant and picture messaging, Mobile Web, popular games, ringtones and wallpapers. For more information on Cricket, visit www.mycricket.com. Cricket is offered by Leap Wireless International, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, Calif. For more information on Leap, visit www.leapwireless.com.
