Cricketlog

The new ROKR Z6m and family plans

markp1 — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 06:44:24 +0000

Cricket recently introduced the ROKR Z6m into its lineup. Its a Highend MP3 Slider phone. The spec’s are a 2MP Camera, Stero Bluetooth, Web Browser and Data downloads. Its a nice phone for the price.

Cricket also added a new Family Plan to there lineup, for 100.00 US per month you get 3 lines of there 50.00 service. (Unlimited minutes, Text, Pic’s, and web)

New Phones, And the inactivity explanation.

markp1 — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:37:30 +0000

Yes, Yes. I know. You thought i died. But i didn’t. I haven’t had Internet access at this new house (and still dont. I’m doing this via a EvDo Data card) but i will be back soon. Some cool things will be happening here behind the scenes so please do stay tuned. But in the meantime cricket’s been busy while i’ve been away! Introducing not one but FIVE new handsets. Including the Fire KRZR K1m, The UTStarcomm “Mini”, The Kyocera Lingo with a Full QWERTY Keyboard, The Samsung U340, The UTStarcomm 8615 and last but certantly not least the UTStarcomm CDM7026 the prices on these range from 49.99 for the 8516 to 329.99 for the Fire K1m. All handsets are available in Cricket Retail / Cricket Authorized Reseller stores as of today. I will return with more content in a few weeks. (Happy Holidays on the side.)

-EvDo- Arizona users get EvDo

markp1 — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 02:59:57 +0000

If your in the Phoenix, Scottsdale or surrounding area’s you might be in luck. Customers in those locations are able to send/receive data and other web content using Cricket’s EvDo Network. The PRL you will need is 1025 or 1125 for Arizona Market’s. Avrage speed was found to be 760.00 KBPS Ballpark. Which in tests was fast enough to download video’s on Windows Mobile based Cricket phones from YouTube (With In-Sync Audio)

Some customers are experiencing a problem where there handsets *see* the EvDo Network but once the handset attempts to start a transfer is sent back down to the slower, 1xRTT Network. No solution has been found at the time of writing. EvDo Datacards are also being tested in Nashville. It has been confirmed that the price of a Cricket “Wireless Broadband” data card will be set at 179.00 with the price of service being 35.00 per month for up to 10GB of Transfer per month.

-BREAKING: Portland customers get EvDO-

markp1 — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:54:29 +0000

Cricket customers in select Portland area’s are getting EvDO after *228ing there handsets. Some are having problem’s with WAP slowing down to 1x RTT speed’s but MMS is working and is very fast from those who have EvDo. More as it comes.

120.00 off a V3c and new Fire KRZR’s.

mark — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:14:05 +0000

Cricket posted two new things today. One, they’ve launched there new Fire Red KRZR, Which is very pretty indeed. This is at the same price as the Gunmetal Gray KRZR, and they also have a promotion off the V3c’s, 120.00 off with a new line of Service. You can order the new K1m Fire online as of now and those should start to show up in store’s a few days and the V3c Promotion is in-effect now and is online only.

Hello Del Rio and Eagle pass.

mark — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 20:11:53 +0000

WooHoo! Your in! Del Rio and Eagle pass are now going to be the newest states in the Cricket network. No official date yet but your in! Should be before the end of the year. (Or when the horrific rain you guys are getting stops so they can put the towers up! LOL)

NEWS RELEASE: Cricket launch’s Nokia 6275i.

mark — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:36:53 +0000

PHOENIX–(CRICKETLOG)– 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 6275i 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 Java 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.

UPDATE Nokia 6275i on Cricket / 7/16/2007 | 8AM

mark — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 02:08:11 +0000

I’ve got really good sources telling me that Cricket will Launch the Nokia 6275i. As said before it will be 179.99 and will come with the first month free along with eligibility for the Sprint/Boost/Nextel Trade in program.

6275i. In distrubution and will be priced at…

mark — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:50:03 +0000

179.99.

It been confirmed in Cricket’s BrightPoint distribution system and will be priced at 179.99 for all customers. The phone should be in stores by the end of the month.

Cricket gets Motorola W385

mark — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 10:58:11 +0000

On the subject:-Most likely when this come’s out it will be a replacement for the W315.-The phone will *not* work with Cricket’s future EvDo Service. Its only 1xRTT compatible.-Its very much like the W370 that Tracfone has (370 is GSM) Main differences are the inclusion of Bluetooth, Camera, Exterior Mono Display and higher resolution interior with a larger memory along with Un-Confirmed expandable memory-Includes C2 Bluetooth-Voice dialing is included-Camera is VGA (640×480 Res.)-Phone price is estimated at under 150.00 which could make it a smash hit in the mid-range phone area.