Cricket Introduces its Cricket Products Into Kmart Locations Nationwide

Cricket Communications, Inc., wholly-owned subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, Inc.

today announced the introduction of Muve Music and all-inclusive nationwide Cricket monthly voice products into more than 1,200 Kmart stores nationwide. These products are available now, and further enable Cricket to bring its industry-leading value proposition to an expanded nationwide audience. The introduction into Kmart locations nationwide is a continuation of Cricket's major retail expansion begun last year that has resulted in Cricket products and services being available to more consumers across the country. "A critical success factor for growing our business is expanding the access of consumers to our products and services. We are pleased to bring Cricket's innovative wireless products to Kmart customers who until now have not been able to take advantage of the tremendous value these products provide," said Doug Hutcheson, president and CEO of Cricket. "We are especially pleased to bring Muve Music, our popular music service to music lovers in even more locations nationwide." Cricket's fast-growing music service Muve Music(1), that is winning the praise of customers and critics alike, will headline the selection of Cricket's products and services in Kmart. Four handsets will be available with at launch in Kmart including the Samsung Vitality smartphone available for $199.99 (MSRP). In addition, Muve Music will be available on the ZTE Score smartphone for $129.99 (MSRP). Kmart customers can also choose from two feature phones, the Huawei Pillar at $69.99 (MSRP) and the Samsung Chrono at $39.99 (MSRP). The Pillar features a QWERTY keyboard for fast and easy text and picture messaging. Customers can enjoy easy talk and texting with one simple flip with the Samsung Chrono.