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October 14, 2008

Cricket Expands AWS Handset Portfolio, Intros Samsung JetSet

By Anil Sharma, TMCnet Contributing Editor

Samsung JetSet PhoneCricket Communications (News - Alert), a provider of unlimited wireless services and a subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, has expanded its AWS handset line by introducing the Samsung (News - Alert) JetSet, an AWS-compatible phone.
  
The Samsung JetSet (SCH-r550) comes with a 2 megapixel camera, MP3 player, stereo Bluetooth, and a microSD slot.
 
“The Samsung JetSet is among the finest in our product line and supports many of today’s most popular applications — making it a great way for customers to take full advantage of our signature unlimited service,” said  Sergio Garcia, senior director of devices and logistics for Cricket, in a statement.
 
Samsung Messager PhoneIn August, Cricket Communications and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced the availability of the new Samsung Messager to Cricket customers.
 
With a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, the Samsung Messager is ideal for people who want to quickly text message and surf the Web.
 
The Samsung Messager also features a built-in 1.3-megapixel digital camera and MP3 player, as well as a variety of downloadable applications and games, making it ideal for customers who want to customize their wireless device.
 
Cricket offers consumers and local businesses a flat-rate unlimited service over the latest technology, 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 claims to be 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.
 
 Earlier this month, the company introduced Cricket PAYGo, a 24/7 unlimited prepaid wireless service. Cricket PAYGo is 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. 
 

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Anil Sharma is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Anil's articles, please visit his columnist page.

Edited by Mae Kowalke







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