Cricket Launches Data Roaming In Mexico and Canada Plus New ALCATEL ONETOUCH® IDOL™ 3 4G LTE Smartphone (2024)

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Oct 28, 2015, 09:00 ET

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.

Cricket's 'Roundtrip" International Features


Pro

Smart

Basic

With $5 Auto Pay Credit

$55/mo

$45/mo

$35/mo

High Speed Data Access

10GB

5GB

2.5GB

Unlimited Nationwide Talk, Text and Messaging

Yes

Yes

Yes

Unlimited Talk & Messaging (SMS and MMS) to and from Mexico, Canada and the U.S.

Yes

Yes

No

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 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 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.

*North America incl. Canada, Mexico and the U.S. Int'l coverage ltd. Other restr's apply. Click here for details.

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Cricket Launches Data Roaming In Mexico and Canada Plus New ALCATEL ONETOUCH® IDOL™ 3 4G LTE Smartphone (2024)

FAQs

Does Cricket data work in Mexico? ›

Other carriers may limit your usage or require a special per-day international add-on, but with Cricket Wireless plans, your data travels with you to Mexico and Canada. So go ahead, post those vacation photos on social media, text and call friends and family back home, check your emails, and more.

Does Cricket charge for data roaming? ›

With Cricket plans starting at $55/mo ($50/mo after $5 Auto Pay credit), make calls, send texts (SMS & MMS), and use your rate plan data, including your high-speed data allowance, while in Mexico and Canada with no roaming charges.

Does Cricket have service in Canada? ›

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Regardless of the plan you choose, you're able to receive unlimited text, photos, and video messages in Mexico and Canada. However, usage in Canada has some restrictions.

Can I use my phone data in Mexico? ›

When traveling in Mexico, your phone will work same as it does within the United States. You will not need to pay any additional roaming charges or fees so long as you're on an AT&T unlimited plan. Keep in mind, roaming may be at 2G speeds.

Can I use my phone internationally with Cricket? ›

Cricket International ($5 per monthly plan cycle) includes unlimited calling to landlines and text messaging (SMS only) to mobile phones in 35 countries. Keep in mind Cricket Unlimited plans (and $50/month+ grandfathered plans) already include text messaging (SMS only) to these countries.

Do I get charged for using data roaming? ›

While data roaming is typically available in every country, some locations will cost more to use their services than others. So our advice is to be cautious when using data roaming and, if you don't have it included in your monthly mobile plan, to use it as sparingly as possible to avoid hefty charges.

Will I get charged if I turn on data roaming? ›

Most carriers don't charge additional fees for roaming in your region (North America, Europe, etc), meaning if your phone goes off-network while you're in the region, you can still access the internet as usual.

How to activate Cricket international? ›

What Are The Steps to Add International Features?
  1. Sign into My Account.
  2. You'll see a summary of your current plan and features.
  3. Select a line, then Features.
  4. Select Add Features.
  5. Select Cricket International and Cricket International Extra under Monthly Features. ...
  6. Select Add to Cart.

Is Cricket unlimited data really unlimited? ›

With the Cricket unlimited plans, you'll get just what you need – unlimited talk and text, data access, no annual contracts, multiline discounts, a variety of add-on features and much more. For the $55 Unlimited Plan, Cricket may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.

Does Cricket charge to call Canada? ›

Cricket Unlimited plans (and $50/month+ grandfathered plans) include: Unlimited Text Messages (SMS) from the U.S. to 37 countries. Unlimited calling to landlines and mobile phones from the U.S. to Mexico and Canada (Northern Territories not included)

Does Cricket have an unlimited hotspot? ›

Yes, if you've added the Mobile Hotspot feature and are on the $60/mo. Unlimited Plan or $55/mo. Unlimited Plan (requires a compatible device). For unlimited plans, for all data usage, Cricket may temporarily slow data speeds when the network is congested.

Do people play Cricket in Mexico? ›

Cricket is the oldest of the “modern” sports in Mexico, having first been played in the Republic around 1827. Since then cricket has had a rich and eventful history in the country.

How to activate Cricket international plan? ›

What Are The Steps to Add International Features?
  1. Sign into My Account.
  2. You'll see a summary of your current plan and features.
  3. Select a line, then Features.
  4. Select Add Features.
  5. Select Cricket International and Cricket International Extra under Monthly Features. ...
  6. Select Add to Cart.

Can I use mobile data abroad? ›

Check if your network offers a roaming add-on

Most carriers now offer the chance to pay a little bit extra and get an add-on that will provide you an allowance of data, texts and minutes to use abroad. If you pay for these, you'll only pay the price of the add-on and won't be liable for charges outside that.

Is WIFI calling free internationally Cricket? ›

Yes. If you have an international capable rate plan or optional add-on, you may make international long distance voice calls using Wi-Fi Calling. Calls will be subtracted from your international long distance minutes. You can use Wi-Fi Calling to call numbers in the U.S. at no additional charge.

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