14 DAY TRIAL // A new mobile phone was made available for purchase at Cricket Communications Inc., namely the Kyocera RIO, developed by Kyocera Communications Inc., provider of Kyocera- and Sanyo-branded wireless devices.
The new phone is meant to show that the wireless carrier is committed to offering cost-conscious but high-function mobile devices to its users. The price tag at which the handset was put on sale at the carrier is $129.99.
According to the company, the new device should be available for purchase via Cricket-branded retail stores, select dealers and on the wireless carrier's website. The new device comes to the market with a 2.8-inch QVGA full touchscreen display, while offering users the possibility to enjoy a number of 3 customizable homescreens via the new MyHomeScreen, which also offers one-touch access icons for messaging, dialer, and contacts.
The specification list of the new device also includes an optical trackpad/navigation key, complemented by a 1.3-megapixel photo snapper, music player, or Mobile Email.
Moreover, the new mobile phone comes with a 3.5mm headset jack, stereo Bluetooth, and a microSD memory card slot for up to 16GB of additional storage space.
“The Kyocera RIO is a great complement to our constantly growing device lineup,” said Matt Stoiber, vice president and general manager of devices for Cricket Communications.
“It provides users with a sleek and sexy full touch multimedia experience. Available right in time for holiday shopping, this mobile phone will make a perfect gift for our customers who are looking for a phone with the latest in device technology at a very affordable price.”
Cricket users interested in the purchase of the new device would be able to choose from the carrier's all-inclusive unlimited plans, such as the basic $35 unlimited talk and text, or a $45 plan with unlimited talk, text, navigation, unlimited and video picture messages, unlimited web browsing and more.
“RIO makes touch more affordable but doesn't sacrifice looks and function,” said Eric Anderson, vice president of sales at Kyocera Communications Inc. “We're excited to be a big part of Cricket's lineup of full-purpose devices with a phone that packs a lot of features in at a low price just in time for the holidays.”