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Cricket Soars with the Samsung JetSet(TM)

Monday, October 13, 2008

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SAN DIEGO & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cricket Communications, Inc, a leading provider of unlimited wireless services and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ:LEAP), and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced that the Samsung JetSet™ (SCH-r550) is now available to Cricket Communications customers. The Samsung JetSet is an AWS-compatible handset. The Samsung JetSet boasts several high-profile features, such as a 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder, stereo Bluetooth capabilities and a MP3 player with expandable memory support (microSD) of up to 16GB.

“We are pleased to be able to expand our AWS handset offerings with such a modern, fashion forward device,” said Sergio Garcia, senior director of devices and logistics for Cricket. “The Samsung JetSet is among the finest in our product line and supports many of today’s most popular applications — making it a great way for customers to take full advantage of our signature unlimited service.”

The Samsung JetSet’s 2.0 megapixel camera not only takes great stills, it also functions as a camcorder for video capture and playback and MMS allows users to share this entertainment in a seamless and efficient manner. The handset also features stereo Bluetooth 2.0 and Mobile Web. The Samsung JetSet fits all of this power into a sleek, feather-weight clamshell.

The Samsung JetSet is immediately available at Cricket retail stores and dealers for $199.99. For more information, please visit a local Cricket retail location, or online visit www.mycricket.com or www.samsungwireless.com.

About Cricket

Cricket is a simple, affordable wireless service offering consumers and local businesses a flat-rate unlimited service over the latest technology, high-quality, all-digital CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO wireless network. Designed for customers whose basic and advanced wireless needs have not been met by traditional communications companies, Cricket is the pioneer of unlimited services with no long-term commitments or credit checks required. Cricket offers customers access to a variety of the latest devices and feature-rich mobile applications such as unlimited text, instant and picture messaging, Mobile Web, popular games, ringtones and wallpapers. For more information on Cricket, visit www.mycricket.com. Cricket services are offered by Leap Wireless International, Inc., headquartered in San Diego, Calif. For more information on Leap, visit www.leapwireless.com.

About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.

About Samsung

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2007 consolidated sales of US$103.4 billion. Employing approximately 150,000 people in 134 offices in 62 countries, the company consists of four main business units: Digital Media Business, LCD Business, Semiconductor Business, and Telecommunication Business. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

Source: BUSINESS WIRE