Proving to be my Wife’s favorite phone of the year thanks to its low cost and front facing speakers, the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 is coming to Cricket!
When I reviewed it, I thought the Idol 3 was a budget champ at $250, but Cricket will be offering it for $149.99. Front facing stereo speakers, 5.5″ HD screen, MicroSD card expansion, and a nice mid-ranger camera. It’s a solid offering which covers the basics really well, and can be fun for rich multimedia playback.
Cricket will also be expanding their data plans, with LTE coverage for Canada and Mexico included at no additional cost. You can read their full press release below.
Cricket Launches Data Roaming In Mexico and Canada Plus New ALCATEL ONETOUCH® IDOL™ 3 4G LTE Smartphone
ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Cricket has expanded its international offerings and phone portfolio once again. Now, customers on Cricket Smart ($50/mo) and Pro ($60/mo) plans can use their rate plan data in Mexico and Canada at no extra charge. This new data roaming feature complements Cricket’s existing “roundtrip” feature which gives customers unlimited calling, texting, and messaging in between Mexico, Canada, and the U.S.  Primary usage must still be in the U.S.
Plus Cricket will be adding the IDOL 3 to our smartphone line up — from one of the most popular mobile phone manufacturers in Latin America and now the U.S., ALCATEL ONETOUCH.  Available in stores and online, starting November 6, the IDOL 3 is a Cricket exclusive and features the ALCATEL ONETOUCH Mix app – giving users an immersive music experience on a 4G LTE network that has more coverage nationwide than T-Mobile, MetroPCS, Sprint, and Boost. Customers can listen to music directly from the app and add effects, transition songs, sync, mix, scratch or insert samples just like a DJ!
“Our customers don’t want limits – they want to be able to call relatives, send selfies or listen to the latest hits when traveling across North America*. They want a seamless experience and Cricket delivers,” said Janna Ducich, chief marketing officer, Cricket Wireless. “Our new data roaming feature is another in a long line of benefits that makes Cricket a smart choice for consumers who want great service, flexibility and value.”
More About Cricket’s International Features
In addition to our “roundtrip” calling features, Cricket offers international add-ons to countries in Latin America and the Caribbean such as Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Haiti. Plus customers on the Smart ($50/mo) and Pro ($60/mo) plans already have unlimited texting to 38 countries.
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Cricket’s ‘Roundtrip” International Features |
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Pro |
Smart |
Basic |
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With $5 Auto Pay Credit |
$55/mo |
$45/mo |
$35/mo |
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High Speed Data Access |
10GB |
5GB |
2.5GB |
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Unlimited Nationwide Talk, Text and Messaging |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Unlimited Talk & Messaging (SMS and MMS) to and from Mexico, Canada and the U.S. |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Unlimited International Texting from the U.S. to 38 countries |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
More about the ALCATEL ONETOUCH IDOL 3
This feature-packed 5.5-inch smartphone, available for $149.99 with activation, is exclusive to Cricket and includes awesome experiences like:
- Technicolor® Color Enhance Full-HD display for a crisp picture and clear viewing from any angle – even in direct sunlight
- Dual front-facing 1.2w speakers featuring JBL® Audio for an immersive surround sound experience
- Fast face-focus 13MP main camera and 8MP 85-degree wide-angle front camera for great selfies and group photos
- The only smartphone with a fully reversible user experience, so no matter if you’re browsing through social media, reading emails or watching movies, the display will always be right side up, even if you’re holding the phone upside down
About the new Cricket WirelessÂ
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 300 million people; easy and affordable plans prices that include taxes and fees – no surprises; 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 www.cricketwireless.com. And connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cricketnation and Twitter at www.twitter.com/cricketnation.
Cricket is a subsidiary of AT&T Inc. Coverage not available everywhere. © 2015 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC.Â
*North America incl. Canada, Mexico and the U.S. Int’l coverage ltd. Other restr’s apply. Click here for details.