Cricket Wireless Expands Retail Presence

Cricket Wireless continues its national expansion with the addition of close to 1,600 Target stores to its growing retail footprint. Starting on Oct. 25th, Target guests can visit participating stores and www.Target.com to enjoy Cricket’s popular offers:

  • More nationwide 4G LTE coverage than T-Mobile, Sprint, Boost or MetroPCS
  • Plans starting at $35/month after $5 AutoPay credit, all in, with taxes/fees included
  • “Bring Your Own Device” Universal SIM Card Kit for compatible devices
  • Unlimited texts and calls to and from the US, Mexico and Canada on a Smart or Pro plan
  • Compelling selection of smartphones from HTC, LG, Samsung and ZTE ranging from $49.99 – $129.99

“Cricket prides itself on providing a first class experience at affordable prices,” said George Cleveland, vice president, channel operations, Cricket Wireless.  “The addition of Target stores brings Cricket’s growing nationwide distribution to over 9,000 retail locations – adding more convenience for consumers seeking value across the US.”

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Cricket Wireless to Offer iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus Beginning Friday, September 25

Cricket Wireless today announced it will offer iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, the most advanced iPhones ever, online and in select retail locations starting September 25*.  iPhone 6s 16GB is available starting at $649.99, iPhone 6s Plus 16GB is available for $749.99, and Phone 6s 64GB is available for $749.99, with activation on a Cricket smartphone plan starting at just $35 per month after $5 auto pay credit – with no annual contract, taxes and fees included.  Cricket Wireless will enable iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus customers to connect to its nationwide 4G LTE network** and enjoy unlimited talk and text, plus international calling options including Mexico and Canada roaming and easy calling plans to Latin America and the Caribbean. 
iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus bring a powerful new dimension to iPhone’s revolutionary Multi-Touch interface with 3D Touch, which senses how deeply you press the display, letting you do all kinds of essential things more quickly and simply. The new iPhones introduce Live Photos, which bring still images to life, transforming instants frozen in time into unforgettable living memories. Live Photos, 3D Touch, 12-megapixel iSight camera, 5-megapixel FaceTime HD camera with Retina Flash and more are powered by the Apple-designed A9 chip, the most advanced chip ever in a smartphone, delivering faster performance and great battery life. iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are designed from the strongest glass on any smartphone and 7000 series aluminum the same alloy used in the aerospace industry, in gorgeous metallic finishes that now include rose gold.
“Today’s customer wants it all – superior devices, 4G LTE network coverage and no annual contracts – and we’re excited to deliver on all fronts with the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus on Cricket,” said Janna Ducich, vice president of marketing, Cricket Wireless. “With innovative features including 3D Touch and Live Photos, we’re giving consumers another reason to switch to Cricket Wireless with iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus available from day one.”
Customers can purchase iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus at a Cricket store near you or online at www.cricketwireless.com.  For complete details on pricing, please visit: www.cricketwireless.com. For more information on iPhone, please visit: www.apple.com/iphone.