ATLANTA, April 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket
Wireless is teaming up with Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a leading
nationwide lease-to-own retailer, to expand retail distribution and
make it even easier for consumers to get premium, affordable
wireless service nationwide. The new relationship – the first of
its kind between a nationwide lease-to-own retailer and Cricket --
will add close to 2,000 Aaron's stores to Cricket's growing retail
network over the next three months. Aaron's customers will be able
to take devices purchased at Aaron's participating stores or
compatible phones they already own and activate them on Cricket's
simple, all-in rate plans using Cricket's "Bring Your Own Device"
(BYOD) Universal SIM Card Kit.
This expansion will help Cricket continue its aggressive
momentum, which has made the company one of the fastest growing
prepaid wireless providers in the U.S. For Aaron's, it will
strengthen the company's already robust offerings and help address
the continually changing needs of its dynamic customer
base.
"Cricket and Aaron's share a simple goal -- give customers more
than they ever thought possible from their retail experience – and
this deal helps us continue to deliver," said Dave Fine, Vice President of Sales, Cricket
Wireless. "Our relationship with Aaron's not only brings Cricket's
distribution network to more than 12,000 retail locations
nationwide, it also carves out a new path to let consumers
experience all that Cricket has to offer – great network coverage,
phenomenal value and no hidden costs or fees."
"We're proud to work with another Atlanta-based company that's focused on
providing amazing service to customers across the nation," said
Douglas Lindsay, President of
Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership. "Our customers want brand name,
high-quality smart phones and wireless service that connects them
anywhere. With this relationship, we're able to offer one of the
best 4G LTE networks available at amazingly affordable rate plans –
a huge win for our customers."
Aaron's customers will be able to activate their smartphones on
Cricket's network, which offers more nationwide 4G LTE coverage
than T-Mobile, Sprint, MetroPCS and Boost. In addition, they'll
enjoy Cricket's popular offers:
- Plans starting at $35/month after
$5 AutoPay credit with all taxes/fees
included
- "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) Universal SIM Card Kit for
compatible devices
- Unlimited texts and calls to and from the US, Mexico and Canada on a Smart or Pro plan
- Cricket Rewards and Deezer Music services
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 308 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, visitwww.cricketwireless.com. And connect
with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cricketnation and
Twitter atwww.twitter.com/cricketnation.
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.
*Based on coverage in U.S. licensed/roaming areas.
Compatible device required. Coverage not available everywhere.
4G LTE coverage is not equivalent to overall network coverage.
About Aaron's, Inc.
Headquartered in Atlanta,
Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN) is a leader in the sales and lease
ownership and specialty retailing of furniture, consumer
electronics, home appliances and accessories, and currently has
more than 2,000 Company-operated and franchised stores in 47 states
and Canada. Progressive Leasing, a leading virtual
lease-to-own company, provides lease-purchase solutions through
approximately 16,000 retail locations in 46 states. Dent-A-Med,
Inc., d/b/a the HELPcard®, provides a variety of second-look credit
products that are originated through a federally insured bank.
Aaron's was founded in 1955, has been publicly traded since 1982
and owns the Aarons.com, ShopHomeSmart.com, ProgLeasing.com, and
HELPcard.com brands. For more information, visit
www.aarons.com.
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