Cricket Communications

SAN DIEGO-Leap Wireless International Inc. reported a deal with Brightpoint Inc. subsidiary Brightpoint North America L.P. would provide integrated logistic services to Leap’s Cricket Communications Inc. wireless operations. Brightpoint said it would provide a variety of services to Cricket, including …

SAN DIEGO-Leap Wireless International Inc.’s Cricket Communications Inc. subsidiary launched its MyCricket.com enhanced customer-focused Web site, which the carrier said would allow for online purchases, bill presentment and payment options. Leap added the new site would also serve as home …

WASHINGTON-Even before the California Public Utilities Commission votes on a landmark bill of rights for telecom consumers, other states are signaling they too are ready to get tough with mobile-phone carriers. The Nebraska Public Service Commission late last month said …

SAN DIEGO-Leap Wireless International Inc.’s reported founder Harvey White will retire as chief executive officer of the wireless communications company he started five years ago as a spinoff from technology giant Qualcomm Inc. White will continue to serve as CEO …

SAN DIEGO-Leap Wireless International Inc.’s Cricket Communications Inc. subsidiary named Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners as the agency of record to handle its advertising account, which the carrier said is worth between $20 million and $25 million annually. “We are …

SAN DIEGO-Leap Wireless International Inc. said its Cricket Communications subsidiary has narrowed its choices of advertising agencies to Kansas City, Mo.-based Bernstein-Rein; Sausalito, Calif.-based Butler, Shine & Stern; and Los Angeles-based Suissa Miller. Leap, which is currently under chapter 11 …

NEW YORK-Citing the default on interest payments by Cricket Communications Inc., the operating subsidiary of Leap Wireless International Inc., which has about $2.1 billion in outstanding debt, Standard & Poor’s Corp. has lowered the carrier’s speculative-grade rating to CC from …

ATLANTA-Leap Wireless International Inc.’s Cricket Communications subsidiary installed Glenayre Technologies Inc.’s Versera Messaging platform in all of its 40 markets nationwide. Cricket had been using Glenayre’s service in select markets since its launch in 1999.

SAN DIEGO—Leap Wireless International Inc. amended the vendor-financing agreements between its wholly owned subsidiary Cricket Communications Inc. and Ericsson, Lucent Technologies Inc. and Nortel Networks designed to provide greater flexibility to Leap throughout the remainder of this year and next. …

SAN DIEGO—In an attempt to alleviate investor concerns, Cricket Communications Inc., a subsidiary of Leap Wireless International Inc., amended its vendor-financing agreements with Ericsson, Lucent Technologies Inc. and Nortel Networks Corp. Leap said the amendments change the gross revenue covenant …

In an attempt to expand their customer bases, some wireless operators have taken to rolling out wireless local loop-type services allowing customers to pay a pre-set amount for unlimited wireless calls in their local area. These services are being touted …

Leap Wireless Inc. has acquired new wireless operating licenses in Omaha, Neb., and signed a definitive agreement to acquire other licenses in Peoria, Ill., as part of the company’s effort to end the year with as many potential customers as …

In tune with its philosophy that small is beautiful, Leap Wireless International Inc. has moved to extend its grip on small and rural communities across the United States by signing multiple agreements to acquire wireless operating licenses from CenturyTel that …

One of the knocks against conventional wireless service plans is that customers are charged the same amount for airtime whether they are calling across the street or across their service area. Two wireless companies are trying to alleviate the local …

One thing Cricket Communications Inc. did not plan on when it decided to offer a wireless service that competes with landline telephony was the fact that handsets break faster. In the two markets where Cricket has launched service, customers are …

SAN DIEGO-Leap Wireless International Inc. reported it reached two separate definitive agreements to acquire personal communications services operating licenses in Omaha, Neb., from CM PCS L.L.C., and in Lincoln, Neb., from Centerpoint PCS. Leap noted it intends to acquire the …

SAN DIEGO-Wireless communications carrier, Leap Wireless International Inc., signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding to purchase personal communications services operating licenses in Buffalo and Syracuse, N.Y., for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition, which is expected to be finalized by May …

The flurry of consolidation in the wireless industry leads the industry observer to believe a nationwide presence is a necessity to compete in this market going forward. AT&T Wireless Services Inc. raised the bar in 1998 offering its nationwide plan, …

SAN DIEGO-Leap Wireless International Inc. signed an agreement to purchase personal communications service operating licenses in Phoenix, Reno, Nev., and Roswell, N.M., from Beta Communications L.L.C. The deal is expected to add approximately 3.7 million potential customers to Leap’s domestic …

SAN DIEGO-Leap Wireless International Inc. reached a definitive agreement to acquire personal communications services operating licenses in Macon, Columbus and Albany, Ga., from Zuma PCS L.L.C. covering 1.3 million potential subscribers. According to the company, Leap now owns or has …

Prime Companies Inc. said its wholly owned subsidiary, LMDS Communications Inc., accepted a $4 million financing package from a major financial institution for construction of its local multipoint distribution services infrastructure. Lucent Technologies Inc. introduced an Automated Paging System for …

SAN DIEGO-Leap Wireless Communications International Inc. announced it reached definitive agreements to acquire personal communications service licenses in Denver and Pittsburgh for its domestic subsidiary, Cricket Communications Inc. The acquisition, subject to Federal Communications Commission approval, will add approximately 5 …

SAN DIEGO-Leap Wireless International Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase personal communications services licenses in Denver and Pittsburgh for an undisclosed amount. The agreement, if completed, will give Leap the right to add nearly 5 million …

Alcatel Poland. With Formus Polska to supply and implement its broadband wireless access network in Poland. Value: US$126 million Ericsson Canada. With Rogers Cantel to build a third-generation network as an evolution to the carrier’s existing TDMA network. Value: US$340 …

SAVANNAH, Ga.-H.O. Systems announced it signed a long-term agreement with Leap Wireless International Inc. in which H.O. Systems will provide billing and customer care for Leap’s domestic wireless markets, served by Leap’s subsidiary, Cricket Communications Inc. H.O. Systems provides order …