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It's "Unreal" - Cricket Offers First Android Smartphone/Virtual Reality Goggles Bundle

7/29/2016

The Alcatel IDOL™ 4, the first Android smartphone packaged and sold with virtual reality (VR) goggles included, is coming exclusively to Cricket Wireless. Buy the phone/goggles bundle in stores.

Starting Aug. 5, get the IDOL 4 for $199.99 plus tax, with activation on a smartphone plan. No annual contracts. And it works on Cricket's great, big network that covers more than 99% of Americans.

Get ready to get "unreal." The IDOL 4 with VR goggles brings high-end form and function to a value-packed device.

The sleek all-glass body with full metal frame showcases a 5.2" Full HD display that offers a brilliant viewing experience, even in direct sunlight.

World's First Android Smartphone VR Packaging Bundle
VR is no longer just for those with big pockets and room for extensive gear and accessories.
With IDOL 4, you can feel like you're there from the comfort of your chair:

Virtually ski the Alps, take in a concert, walk the red carpet or get right in the action at your favorite game.
Insert the IDOL 4 into the included goggles to view and play 360° images, videos and games.
Access high-quality VR content* from the Alcatel VR Store or from VR content pioneer Littlstar.

Immersive Audio and Enviable Photography
For music and movie lovers, the audio experience is superlative. The dual 3.6-watt multi-directional speakers feature Waves Audio technology that optimizes volume and clarity to the best setting for each music and movie selection. The IDOL 4's one-of-a-kind Onetouch Music app is more than just a music player:

Be your own DJ and create playlists, scratch, mix and sync tracks.
Add effects and record your own high-powered mixes with music from Deezer, Cricket's exclusive music streaming service, or music saved to your phone.
Or grab a pair of headphones to enjoy your favorite FM radio stations.

For shutter bugs and social media fanatics alike, others will want this device's cameras:

Sharp 13-mexapixel main camera with manual, Panorama and High Dynamic Range (HDR) settings for crisp photos, even in low light
8-mexapixel, wide-angle front-facing camera with flash for well-lit selfies and group selfies without the selfie stick
Fast-face focus quickly captures the perfect shot, so you never miss any of life's moments
Add fun effects to your HD video without additional software required

Boom! Instant Interactions
The Idol 4's exclusive Boom key takes your interactions to the next level:

From the lock screen, the Boom Key lets you go from pocket to picture in less than a second
Hold it down to take burst shots, capturing multiple quick shots
Create unique photo collages from pics in your Gallery
Quickly add effects to videos
Boost the volume and bass when listening to Onetouch Music and Deezer from Cricket
Make and take calls in any environment by boosting voice clarity and volume

The Alcatel IDOL 4 is available with all smartphone plans, which start at $35/month after $5 Auto Pay credit.**

About the new Cricket Wireless
Cricket 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 317 million people;*** easy and affordable plans prices that include monthly taxes and fees; 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. © 2016 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC.
*Download speeds max of 8Mbps (LTE)/4Mbps (4G).
**First month pay $40. $5 credit applied upon enrollment in auto pay. Activation (up to $25/line) & other fees, charges and restrictions apply.
***Based on overall coverage in U.S. Compatible device required. Coverage not available everywhere. 4G LTE coverage is not equivalent to overall network coverage

One-Stop Opens a Cricket Wireless Store in State College, PA

7/11/2016

One-Stop Communications and Cricket Wireless are answering the call to bring residents of Centre County a reliable, nationwide 4G LTE service at affordable prices — with no annual contract — by opening the first Cricket Wireless retail store in the area located at 1619 North Atherton Street, State College.

One-Stop and Cricket Wireless are celebrating the grand opening of the new store with prizes and phone specials. The community is invited to visit the newly remodeled Cricket showroom and check out all the great deals on the latest phones from Samsung, HTC, Motorola, ZTE and more, along with easy and affordable wireless plans. Plans start at just $35 a month after a $5 auto-pay discount.

Cricket Wireless is bringing consumers more value with a simple, friendly, and reliable nationwide wireless experience with no annual contract. The power of Cricket is the nationwide 4G LTE network that covers more than 300 million people; easy and affordable plans, prices that include taxes and fees, no surprises, and a great selection of phones that customers love.

One-Stop Communications is an award-winning local retailer that has been providing central Pennsylvania with personal and business communication products for 19 years. You can contact the Cricket store at 814-325-9413. Store hours are Monday through Saturday 9am to 8pm, and 12pm to 5pm on Sunday.