Cricket Launches High-Speed Wireless Internet Service in San Diego
SAN DIEGO – November 11, 2008 – Cricket Communications, Inc, a leading provider of unlimited wireless services, is providing San Diegans with a new option for high-speed wireless Internet access anywhere in Cricket coverage areas on their laptop or desktop computers with Cricket Broadband.
“We’ve provided San Diego with a fresh alternative to wireless service since 2006, and our Broadband product provides the same, unique freedom of unlimited service anywhere around town,” said Randy Newman, area general manager for Cricket in San Diego. “We think our customers are going to appreciate a lower cost wireless Internet option that provides them with a great service and mobility.”
As with Cricket’s cell-phone plans, Cricket Broadband customers never have to sign a contract to take advantage of the unlimited monthly access. The service costs $35 per month for existing Cricket mobile phone customers and $40 per month as a standalone service. The service works on the UTStarcom UM100C tri-band USB modem, which is compatible with Mac and PC laptops or desktop computers – anything with a USB port. It is available for $59 after rebates.
Cricket’s network relies on the power of the latest technology, high-quality, all-digital CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO wireless network, which provides San Diego customers with speeds comparable to DSL, plus the mobility to use it from home, work, the beach or on the go.
San Diegans will have the opportunity to try Cricket Broadband and learn more about the service at community events throughout the fall season, including:
- Cricket Sends San Diegans to the Poinsettia Bowl on Tuesday, December 23! Throughout the football season, Cricket will be giving out pairs of tickets at various in-store and community events for 100 people to enjoy Plaza level seating at the Poinsettia Bowl game at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. To build on the excitement, four local stores will celebrate sports and community spirit at in-store events:
o Saturday, Nov. 15: Cricket in El Cajon: 375 N. Second Street, Ste. 102 & 103, El Cajon, CA
o Saturday, Nov. 22: Cricket in City Heights, 5399 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
o Saturday, Nov. 29: Cricket in San Marcos, 740 Nordahl Road, Ste. 110, San Marcos, CA
o Saturday, Dec. 6: Cricket in Chula Vista, 645 H Street, Ste. E&F, Chula Vista, CA
- Cricket Broadband Gets Mobile in San Diego
Downtown pedicabs will be adorned with Cricket gear through the month of November, and drivers will be giving away information and Cricket-themed giveaways for riders.
- Cricket Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, Nov. 10.
- Everyday Hero Walk-Athon on Saturday, Nov. 15.
- Silver Strand Run on Sunday, Nov. 16.
- Encinitas Street Fair on Sunday, Nov. 23.
Visit www.mycricket.com for more information.
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 services are offered by Leap Wireless International, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, Calif. For more information on Leap, visit www.leapwireless.com.
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