Cricket Communications, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, will be the first pre-paid carrier in the US to offer iPhone to its customers. Beginning on Friday, June 22, Cricket will offer iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 with its US$55 per-month, all-inclusive unlimited talk, text and data plan.
“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.”
The iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 will be available in Cricket company-owned stores and select dealers in nearly 60 markets, online at http://www.mycricket.com/iphone . Starting today, customers can receive more information on the launch by registering at www.mycricket.com/iphone. The iPhone 4S will be available for US$499.99 for the 16GB model and iPhone 4 will be available for $399.99.
Cricket’s service plans feature all-inclusive pricing and pricing packages with no service fees or overage charges.