Cricket PAYGo Offers 24/7 Unlimited Service with Flexible Payment Options
CINCINNATI, OH – October 9, 2008 – Did you ever wish you could purchase a cell phone and and pay for only the days you use the service? Cricket Communications Inc, a leading provider of unlimited wireless services, is make this possible with the introduction of Cricket PAYGo, a daily pay-as-you-go service designed for customers who prefer the flexibility and control offered by traditional pre-paid services but are seeking seek greater value for their dollar.
Cricket PAYGo is the first product to offer truly unlimited 24/7 services to the prepaid wireless market. Customers can choose from three rate plans ($1, $2 or $3 per day). At each level, customers will receive unlimited service 24/7 for the features offered at that level. For all three levels of service, customers are charged only for the days they use and customers can easily transition between plans at any time throughout the week or month. As with all Cricket plans, there are no signed contracts, no activation fees and no hidden fees.
• $1/day: Includes unlimited local calling
• $2/day: Includes unlimited local calling, text and picture messaging
• $3/day: Includes unlimited local calling, text and picture messaging, U.S. long distance, mobile web, and directory assistance
Other features, available on an a la carte basis, include: US long distance at 10 cents per minute, Mobile Web at $1 per day, directory assistance at $1 per use, nationwide roaming at 39 cents per minute and international text at 10 cents per message to Mexico and 15 cents per message to most other countries.
“In uncertain economic times like these, everyone takes a closer look at their budgets and many people look for ways they can save some money. For many people who are looking for unlimited wireless service, but on a more flexible payment schedule, Cricket PAYGo can help them to save some money without sacrificing on service,” said Kevin Jones, district director for Cricket. “Likewise, PAYGo could be a great option for senior citizens and children who want a cell phone only for emergencies since you only pay for the days used.”
Cricket PAYGo is available in retailers across the Cincinnati area, including major national retailer and Cricket stores and dealers. To pay for their service, Cricket PAYGo customers will “top-up” (add money to their accounts). Visit www.mycricket.com/cincinnati for store locations.
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 devises 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.
LEAP is a registered trademark and service mark of Leap Wireless Communications, Inc. The Leap logo is trademark and service mark of Leap Wireless Communications, Inc. CRICKET, CRICKET COMMUNICATIONS, “Real Unlimited. Unreal Savings.”, the Cricket Stylized K, and FLEX BUCKET are registered trademarks and service marks of Cricket Communications, Inc. “Cricket PAYGo is a service mark of Cricket Communications, Inc.” All other trademarks and service marks are property of their respective owner.
