The Alcatel QUICKFLIP™ is Coming to Cricket Wireless, But It's Not Your Average Flip Phone

ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Are you budget conscious, seeking simplicity, or looking to buy your pre-teen their first mobile phone? The Alcatel QUICKFLIP™ is likely the device you're looking for and will be available at Cricket Wireless beginning Nov. 10, 2017 for only $29.99 for new and existing customers. Just in time for the holidays!

The QUICKFLIP is perfect for talk-first, text-next customers who prefer an easy-to-use phone without all the added bells and whistles of most smartphones. It's also a great option for consumers on a budget who depend on a mobile device to stay connected to family and friends. For parents purchasing their child's first mobile phone, the QUICKFLIP helps your child stay connected while alleviating many safety concerns that come with most smartphones.

Not Your Average Flip Phone
The QUICKFLIP delivers essential functionality in a compact flip phone design. The 2.8" display includes an easy-to-use interface and keypad designed for quick dialing and navigation. Check your calendar appointments, reply to email, or surf the web using Cricket's 4G LTE network¹ or Wi-Fi connectivity.

Make crystal clear calls thanks to the QUICKFLIP HD Voice* capability, or quickly snap photos or take video with the dedicated side camera key. And thanks to the long-lasting battery, looking for a charger won't be part of your daily worries.

The Alcatel QUICKFLIP™ Delivers All the Features You Want in a Compact Flip Design

• Compact Flip Design:  The compact flip design is great for one-handed use, and helps protects the screen when closed. You can simply open the flip to answer a call, which can also eliminate accidental pocket calls. Close the flip to end a call and also help conserve battery life, which is great when traveling. Also, the external color display makes it easy to see notifications and caller ID without having to open the phone. 
• Loud Speaker and Long Battery Life: The QUICKFLIP speaker delivers loud audio for ringtones and speakerphone. Don't worry about needing to charge throughout the day, the 1350mAh battery has you covered.
• Large Keypad and Intuitive Interface: The large keypad and simple-to-use interface makes navigating the menu and using the included apps quick and easy. Dedicated messaging and camera keys let you quickly read or send a text or snap a pic.
• Added Convenience Features: The QUICKFLIP delivers the essential features to get things done. It is preloaded with alarm, calculator, email, and calendar apps so you can be productive when you're out and about. Tune into your favorite FM radio station so you never miss your favorite radio station or show (wired headset required, sold separately).

If you are in need of a mobile phone to stay connected, but want to keep it simple, the Alcatel QUICKFLIP is for you. Don't forget to take advantage of Cricket's simple, smarter and better rate plans starting at $30/month. Data access and unlimited calling, text and messaging to and from, and in and between, the U.S., Mexico and Canada are included in $50/mo and higher plans².

For more on Cricket's monthly rate plans, special pricing and product lineup, go to CricketWireless.com or visit a Cricket-branded store near you.

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 nationwide 4G LTE network that covers more than 319 million people;* easy and affordable plans prices that include monthly taxes; and a great selection of phones customers love. Cricket, Something to Smile About. To check out the new Cricket or find a store near you, visit cricketwireless.com. Learn more on the Cricket newsroom and blog. And connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

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*To experience Cricket HD Voice, both callers must have a compatible HD Voice capable smartphone and make the call over Cricket's LTE Network or a compatible network. Cricket's LTE coverage is not equivalent to its overall network coverage. HD Voice calls made on a compatible device and on the LTE network may not experience an HD Voice connection at times of network congestion. Other carriers' networks may interoperate with Cricket's LTE network to support an HD Voice call.

¹ Req's eligible Cricket wireless service.
² Calls and messages from the U.S. to the Northern Territories of Canada not included. See https://www.cricketwireless.com/mexico-and-canada-roaming-plans.html for details.

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