Cricket Wireless Gets First Pre-Paid iPhone in the US

[Maura]

Cricket Wireless today announced that it is to be the first pre-paid carrier in the US to carry Apple’s iPhone. Starting from Friday, June 22, Cricket will be offering the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S to its customers on its $55-per-month all-inclusive, unlimited talk, text and data plan. The iPhone 4S will cost $499.99 for the 16GB model, and the iPhone 4 will be available for $399.99.

“Our customers want the best products available and we are excited to bring iPhone to our pre-paid consumers with an industry leading $55 per-month service plan,” said Doug Hutcheson, president and chief executive officer, Leap Wireless International, Inc. “Launching iPhone is a major milestone for us and we are proud to offer iPhone customers attractive nationwide coverage, a robust 3G data network and a value-packed, no-contract plan.”

Customers will be able to get the phones from Cricket’s company-owned stores and select dealers in nearly 60 markets, as well as online at www.mycricket.com/iphone, and by calling 800-853-7682.

Source:
Cricket Wireless via 9to5 Mac

 

[Thomasjtsi]

Interesting to say the least!! Wonder if you'll be able to take an unlocked iPhone and use it on Cricket's network for the $55/mo plan?

 

[Candace]

I was just thinking the same thing. That's a heck of a monthly deal. Definitely cheaper than what I'm paying Verizon.


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[Beryl]

It there was decent coverage in my area, I'd be all over this. We'll see how things go when then iPhone 5 is released.

 

[parana6]

Can you believe that I went to best buy to inquire about this and the guy at the celullar counter started laughing at me.
I told him that he needed to get educated and left.

 

[xboxmahoney]

Not worth the money at all. You can get the 4S for $199.99 with very good service and only $79.99/mo unlimited. You plan on having a phone for 2 years right? So, what's the big deal?

 

[Mr.Mischief]

Interesting to say the least!! Wonder if you'll be able to take an unlocked iPhone and use it on Cricket's network for the $55/mo plan?

Isn't Cricket a CDMA carrier? The unlocked iPhones are GSM.

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[Thomasjtsi]

Isn't Cricket a CDMA carrier? The unlocked iPhones are GSM.

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I'm not sure what type of carrier Cricket is. If they're a CDMA carrier as you mentioned... then it wouldn't work at all. Ugh!

 

[XamDam]

You can go on pay as you go with any service provider?

So whats the differnce with cricket pre-paid service, i think it only means you must by the phone for the full price?

 

[XamDam]

I just called cricket up and they are CDMA service.

Oh well i guess when i travel in states i will use At&t for GSM service.

Who is the cheapest pay as you go GSM provider in the Usa?

 

[parana6]

Well you can try simple mobile, not a great coverage but not bad either and you can get a unlimited plan for 25 bucks for 15 days or a $40.00 for a month

 

[XamDam]

Well you can try simple mobile, not a great coverage but not bad either and you can get a unlimited plan for 25 bucks for 15 days or a $40.00 for a month

Great for the info.

My provider has packages i will look into them as well.

Thks

 

[Thomasjtsi]

Who is the cheapest pay as you go GSM provider in the Usa?

Still looks as though Straight Talk is the cheapest w/o a contract @ $45/mo.

 

[bknewtype]

awesome. might be doing this route. 55$ > $80

but then ill need to buy a new phone.

 

[Mr.Mischief]

Well you can try simple mobile, not a great coverage but not bad either and you can get a unlimited plan for 25 bucks for 15 days or a $40.00 for a month

Simple Mobile runs on T-Mobile's network, so data speed will be edge. You'd be better off with Straight Talk AT&T.