Cricket Wireless Expands Market Share in New York

ATLANTA, Oct. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

WHAT: In celebration of its continued growth in New York, Cricket Wireless invites its Bronx neighbors to come out and celebrate its newest store in the Fordham Road Business Improvement District, New York City's third largest retail corridor. Cricket is providing New York consumers a simple, friendly, and reliable nationwide wireless service with no annual contract.

Cricket President Jennifer Van Buskirk will be onsite to meet community members and assist in cutting the ribbon at the new store location. As part of its ongoing contribution and engagement in the communities it serves, Cricket will make a donation to the Renaissance Youth Center, which makes a difference in the lives of over 1200 kids every week through tutoring, music, dance and sports programs.

Attendees will enjoy music, refreshments and the opportunity to win prizes such as Beats Headsets, New York Knicks tickets and a Nokia Phablet. Additionally, representatives will be on hand to answer questions about Cricket's high quality, affordable service including Microsoft's new Lumia 530 phone for only $49.99.

With more than 3,000 stores nationwide, the new Cricket Wireless has opened nearly 400 new stores across the nation, including 27 retail locations in New York, since the brand's re-launch in May of 2014.

WHO: Jennifer Van Buskirk – President, Cricket Wireless

WHEN/WHERE:

• Thursday, October 9, 2014
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 11:30AM-12:00 PM
• Grand Opening Event: 11:00 AM-8:00 PM
  • 327 E Fordham Rd., Bronx, NY 10458
• Store Business Hours: 11:00 AM-8:00 PM

About 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 fast, reliable, nationwide 4G LTE network; easy and affordable unlimited plans with taxes and fees included; annual loyalty rewards; and a great selection of phones customers love. Cricket, Something to Smile About. Cricket is a subsidiary of AT&T Inc. To learn more about Cricket or find a store near you, visit www.cricketwireless.com and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/cricketnation and Twitter at twitter.com/Cricketnation.

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SOURCE Cricket Wireless