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SAN DIEGO, Calif. / DALLAS, Tx. Aug. 12, 2008 -- Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider
of unlimited
wireless services and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leap Wireless
International, Inc., and Samsung Telecommunications
America (Samsung Mobile), today announced the availability of the new
Samsung Messager™ to Cricket customers.
With a
sleek, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, the Samsung Messager is ideal for
people who want to quickly text message and surf the Web. Plus, the
Samsung Messager features a built-in 1.3-megapixel digital camera and
MP3 player, as well as a variety of downloadable applications and games,
making it ideal for customers who want to customize their wireless
device.
“Cricket customers want attractive devices
that enhance their social lifestyles and we believe that the Samsung
Messager strikes the right balance of features and functionality in a
stylish device,” said Scott Edwards, senior
vice president of marketing for Cricket. “Since
the Samsung Messager allows users to quickly text message, swap photos,
download applications, and listen to music, it should be a big hit with
our customers. This array of features combined with Cricket’s
unlimited messaging and Mobile Web services make the Samsung Messager a
must-have device for customers who use our value driven product offering.”
“The Samsung Messager’s
horizontal QWERTY keyboard is extremely finger-friendly,”
said Bill Ogle, chief marketing officer of Samsung Telecommunications
America. “Samsung Messager also comes
pre-loaded with engaging games like Rabble Social Networking, Are You
Smarter Than a 5th Grader® and Street Fighter
II Champion Edition® for fun on the run.”
The cutting-edge device is available in navy blue and green and features
multiple Bluetooth profiles, including stereo Bluetooth and file
transfer capabilities for easy file and object exchange. The Samsung
Messager includes a MicroSD slot for a removable memory card so
customers can easily store their favorite music and photos. Cricket
services available on the Samsung Messager include text and picture
messaging, Cricket Games & Apps and Mobile Web.
The Samsung Messager is immediately available at Cricket retail stores
and Cricket dealers for $199.99.
About Cricket
Cricket is a simple, affordable wireless service offering consumers and
local businesses a flat-rate unlimited service over the latest
technology, high-quality, all-digital CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO wireless
network. Designed for customers whose basic and advanced wireless needs
have not been met by traditional communications companies, Cricket is
the pioneer of unlimited services with no long-term commitments or
credit checks required. Cricket offers customers access to a variety of
the latest devices and feature-rich mobile applications such as
unlimited text, instant and picture messaging, Mobile Web, popular
games, ringtones and wallpapers.
Cricket services are offered by Leap Wireless International, Inc.,
headquartered in San Diego, Calif.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless
handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America.
Information Source: Business Wire
Images courtesy of www.mycricket.com
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