Cricket Launches Nokia 6275i Phone
SAN DIEGO – July 17, 2007 – Nokia and Leap Wireless International, Inc. [NASDAQ: LEAP], a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless communications services, today announced the availability of the Nokia 6275i handset, a slim candy-bar phone for Cricket customers.
“We are very pleased to offer this sleek, classically designed Nokia handset to our Cricket customers,” said Al Moschner, Leap’s executive vice president, sales and marketing operations. “The Nokia 6275i phone offers state-of-the art technology that will help our customers take full advantage of Cricket’s unlimited value. The handset also has a rich feature set, and is the perfect complement to Cricket’s affordable wireless service that doesn’t require credit checks or long-term commitments.”
Ideal for efficient, hassle-free communications, the Nokia 6275i phone has a user-friendly Nokia menu structure, animated wallpapers and screensavers and picture-enabled caller ID. The Nokia 6275i phone also features a high-resolution, 2.0 megapixel camera with digital zoom and flash, integrated FM radio and MP3 stereo, 21MB of on-board memory for user data, and flexible connectivity via USB, infrared or Bluetooth.
“The Nokia 6275 phone is a powerful communications device wrapped in a compelling package for consumers,” said Dirk Williamson, Vice President Sales, Nokia Mobile Phones, North America. “We are excited about the opportunity to make this new handset available to Cricket’s dynamic subscriber base.”
The Nokia 6275i phone is also compatible with Cricket's nationwide roaming service, and is Cricket Games and Apps capable for downloadable wallpapers, screensavers, games and ringtones directly over the air to add to those already included on the phone. The Nokia 6275i measures 4.29 x 1.68 x 0.677 inches and weighs 3.7 ounces—with digital talk time up to 4 hours and standby time up to 10 days.
The Nokia 6275i phone is available at select Cricket retail stores and Cricket dealers immediately for $199.99. For more information, please visit a local Cricket retail location, or online visit www.mycricket.com or www.nokia.com.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia makes a wide range of mobile devices and provides people with experiences in music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games and business mobility through these devices. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions and services for communications networks.
About Cricket®
Cricket is a simple and affordable mobile phone service providing customers and local businesses with flat-rate, unlimited service over a high-quality, all-digital wireless network. Designed for customers under-served by traditional communications companies, Cricket is the pioneer of unlimited anytime minutes with no long-term contract or credit check required. Plus, Cricket offers customers access to a variety of feature-rich mobile applications such as unlimited text messaging, picture messaging and more. For more information, please visit www.mycricket.com. Cricket is a business of Leap Wireless International, Inc. [NASDAQ: LEAP], headquartered in San Diego, Calif. For more information on Leap, visit www.leapwireless.com.
