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Cricket announced some new wireless plans over the weekend that may offer some good deals for customers who are covered by their service, which Cricket claims covers more are than the 4G LTE networks of T-Mobile, Metro-PCS, Sprint, Boost or Virgin. In a bit of a twist that seems like something T-Mobile might do, Cricket is calling the plans “All In” because the prices published include all the taxes and fees that other carriers tack on top of their monthly subscription fees.
The lowest cost plan that was announced is a Basic Plan that provides 2.5GB of high-speed access to go with unlimited talk and text for only $40 per month, or $35 per month if you take advantage of an auto-pay credit. Users can step that up to a Smart Plan that comes with 5GB of data for $50 per month or a Pro Plan that includes 10GB of data for $60 per month. In addition, a new Advanced Plan that gives users 20GB of data for $60 per month is also available. Like the Basic Plan, the monthly cost of all of these can be reduced by $5 by opting for auto-pay. New customers who switch to Cricket can also get a free month of service credited to their account.
Check out the full press release after the break.
Cricket Introduces the Most Value of Any U.S. Pre-Paid Wireless Carrier with an Upgraded “All In” Plan with 2.5 GB of High Speed Data and Unlimited Nationwide Talk and Text for Only $35 per Month After $5 Auto-Pay Credit
01/30 08:28 CST
Cricket Introduces the Most Value of Any U.S. Pre-Paid Wireless Carrier with an Upgraded “All In” Plan with 2.5 GB of High Speed Data and Unlimited Nationwide Talk and Text for Only $35 per Month After $5 Auto-Pay CreditMore High Speed LTE Data Access, Free LTE Smartphone plus a Free Month of Service ATLANTA, Jan. 30, 2015
ATLANTA, Jan. 30, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Cricket will now offer the most value of any U.S. pre-paid wireless carrier with 2.5 GB of high speed data and unlimited nationwide talk and text for only $35 per month after $5 Auto-Pay credit ALL In (taxes and fees included), plus a nationwide network with more 4G LTE coverage than T-Mobile, Metro-PCS, Sprint, Boost and Virgin.
Starting today, for value seeking-customers, Cricket will also deliver a new plan with 20GB of high speed data and unlimited talk and text, a free month of service for customers making the switch to Cricket and discounted and free 4G and LTE smartphones*, all for a limited time. Additionally, Cricket will offer increased high speed LTE data access for Basic and Smart plans.
* More Data: New and existing customers on our Basic Plan now automatically get a free data upgrade to 2.5GB of high-speed LTE data access**. Plus for just $45 after $5 Auto Pay credit, all in, you now get 5GB of high speed LTE data access on our Smart Plan. And for a limited time, customers with LTE phones can sign up for our promotional Advanced Plan*** with 20GB of high-speed LTE data access for only $55 after $5 Auto Pay credit, all in. * Free and Discounted Phones: Many premium quality 4G and LTE smartphones are on SALE. Including, the Nokia Lumia 635 – free after mail-in rebate Cricket Visa (r) Promotion Card – a 4G LTE enabled phone with a fast and smooth user experience. Its 4.5” clear black display allows for ease of viewing, even in bright sunlight. With a selection of thousands of apps available at the Windows app store, Nokia Lumia 635 users have something to smile about. * Free month of service: There’s never been a better time to switch to Cricket. Customers who make the switch, for a limited time, and sign up for the Smart, Pro or Advanced plan will receive a free month of service after completing two months on one of these plans****. “We are changing the prepaid wireless industry one Cricket customer at a time- by providing quality phones, low prices and even more high speed LTE data than ever before,” said Janna Ducich, marketing vice president and chief marketing officer for Cricket Wireless. “Cricket’s Advanced Plan provides 15GB more high speed LTE data than T-Mobile’s Simply Prepaid $60 plan, all on a network with more LTE coverage, and – with taxes and fees included – at a lower cost. It’s simple math; this new offer is our best deal yet.”
Cricket’s Increased High-Speed LTE Data Access Details
High-Speed Data High-Speed Data Cricket Plan Price NOW WAS
$40
or Basic Plan 2.5GB 1GB $35
(after $5 Auto Pay credit)
$50
or Smart Plan 5GB 3GB $45
(after $5 Auto Pay credit)
$60
or Pro Plan 10GB 10GB $55
(after $5 Auto Pay credit)
$60
Advanced Plan or 20GB New! (Limited Time Only) $55
(after $5 Auto Pay credit)
So, for customers doing the math, the solution is simple – more high-speed data access, free smartphones, one free month of service plus a nationwide 4G LTE network covering more than 300 million Americans. It’s #SimpleMath. Now is the time to upgrade to Cricket.
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About the new Cricket WirelessCricket is bringing consumers more value with a simple, friendly, and reliable nationwide wireless experience with no annual contract. The power of Cricket is our nationwide 4G LTE network that covers more than 300 million people; easy and affordable unlimited plans that are all in with taxes and fees included – no surprises; and a great selection of phones customers love. Cricket, Something to Smile About. Cricket is a subsidiary of AT&T Inc. Coverage not available everywhere. (c) 2015 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC.
Cricket’s Sample of Free and Discounted Smartphones DetailsFor more discounted devices go towww.cricketwireless.com
January 30 – April 9, 2015 Tax Promotion Original Savings Price Price
FREE
Free Nokia Lumia 635 (LTE) $ 99.99 $ 99.99 After mail-in rebate (MIR)
Free Nokia Lumia 530 (4G) $ 49.99 $ 49.99 After MIR
$100 or more savings
$24.99 Motorola Moto G (LTE) $ 149.99 $ 125.00 After MIR
Phones for under $100
$79.99 HTC Desire(r) 510 (LTE) $ 149.99 $ 70.00 After MIR
LG Optimus L70 (4G) $79.99 $ 99.99 $ 20.00
*Free 4G LTE Smartphone:Free phone offer ends 4/9/15. While supplies last. New activation required. Lumia 635 is $74.99 before $75 mail in rebate. Sales tax not included. Card valid at US locations where Visa accepted for 150 days after Card issuance. 2nd month of service req’d. Restrictions & other charges apply. See store for details.
**High-Speed LTE Data Access:Cricket’s Basic, Smart, Pro and Advanced unlimited plans include 1GB, 3GB, 10GB and 20GB high-speed LTE data access allowances, respectively. Data use exceeding these high-speed access allowances will result in data download speeds reduced to a maximum 128Kbps for the remainder of the monthly billing cycle.
***Advanced Plan:Limited time offer; subject to change. LTE-capable device and activation of Advanced plan required to get 20 GB of high-speed data access. Not eligible for Group Save discount. All Monthly Plans: Monthly plan price includes taxes, applicable fees and unlimited domestic talk, text and data access. Monthly plan payments are not refundable or transferable, and other charges and fees may apply. In-store activation fee up to $25. Service and coverage not available everywhere. All plans and services are subject to Cricket’s Terms and Conditions of Service available atwww.cricketwireless.com/support.
****Free Month of Service:Limited time offer. Not available on-line. New customers on Smart. Pro and Advanced plans only. Number transfer req’d. Not available to AT&T customers, or Cricket CDMA customers. Free month applies to rate plan only and excludes features or other services. Active account in good standing req’d. Account credit applied approx. 5 days before 3rd month payment due date. Restrictions apply. See store for details.
Auto Pay:$5 savings provided as an account credit at the end of each billing cycle while enrolled in Auto Pay. Auto Pay credit requires Auto Pay enrollment with a new Basic, Smart or Pro plan. Terms, conditions and restriction apply.
SOURCE Cricket Wireless
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