Cricket UM185C Modem Provides Unlimited Wireless Internet Service Around Town or Across the U.S.

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of unlimited wireless services and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ:LEAP), today announced the availability of the Cricket UM185C modem. This wireless modem provides Cricket Broadband customers access to its affordable high-speed Internet service.

“The Cricket UM185C modem provides users the freedom to connect with friends, family and the world from anywhere in our coverage areas”

The Cricket UM185C modem features a swivel USB hinge, dual antenna with Rx antenna diversity, CD-less software for easy installation, and tri-band connectivity for use in all Cricket Broadband coverage areas across the U.S. Users are also able to send and receive unlimited text messages directly from their computer. The modem is compatible with Mac and PC’s, laptops and/or desktop computers with a standard USB port. The Cricket UM185C has a sleek design that measures 2.8 x 1.3 x 0.6 inches and weighs just 1.1 ounces.

“The Cricket UM185C modem provides users the freedom to connect with friends, family and the world from anywhere in our coverage areas,” said Matt Stoiber, vice president and general manager of devices for Cricket. “It is simple to install with no complicated CD software, just Plug.Click.Connect™. Plug the modem into the USB port, follow the quick and easy wizard set-up and you’re ready to get online.”

As with Cricket’s cell-phone plans, Cricket Broadband customers do not have to sign a contract to take advantage of unlimited monthly Internet service. The service costs $35 per month for existing Cricket mobile phone customers and $40 per month as a standalone service.

The Cricket UM185C modem is available now at Cricket retail stores, dealers and online for $139. As part of a limited time introductory offer, the modem is available for free after an $89 instant savings and $50 Visa mail-in reward card offer. For more information, please visit www.mycricket.com.

About Cricket

Cricket is the pioneer of simple and affordable unlimited wireless services with no long-term commitments or credit checks required serving more than four million customers in 34 states. Cricket offers wireless voice and broadband Internet services over the latest technology, high-quality, all-digital 3G CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO wireless network. Cricket’s wireless voice service plans include unlimited anytime minutes, unlimited U.S. long distance, unlimited text and picture messaging, unlimited text to Mexico, unlimited Mobile Web, unlimited directory assistance, as well as a variety of calling features and feature-rich mobile applications such as popular games, ringtones and wallpapers. Cricket Broadband provides unlimited Internet access anywhere within Cricket’s coverage areas at speeds comparable to DSL. For more information on Cricket, visit www.mycricket.com. Cricket is offered by Leap Wireless International, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, Calif. For more information on Leap, visit www.leapwireless.com.

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