Leap Wireless International Inc.

Public Company, Headquarters Location
10307 Pacific Center Ct., San Diego, CA 92121-4340, United States
(858)882-6000, (858)882-6010 fax, http://www.leapwireless.com

Primary SIC: Radiotelephone Communications, Primary NAICS: Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications
Description: Founded in 1998, Leap Wireless International incorporated in Delaware and went public on the NASDAQ. Leap is a wireless communications carrier that offers digital wireless services in the U.S. under the Cricket brand. The company operates Cricket, which originated as a flat-rate wireless telephone service for local calls only (no roaming) with no long-term commitment, essentially sold as an alternative to traditional landline service and offers the addition of long-distance calling capabilities, unlimited text messaging, voicemail, caller ID, call waiting, three-way calling and family plans. Leap Wireless generates revenue through services targeted primarily toward market segments underserved by traditional communications companies. On average, the customers tend to be younger and have lower incomes than the customers of other wireless carriers. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Leap mobile wireless operating unit serves nearly 3 million customers in more than 50 markets in 23 US states. As of 2008, Leap Wireless through its subsidiary Cricket Communications, also provides Cricket Broadband and Cricket PAYGo services, added unlimited mobile web access to its product portfolio and introduced new higher-priced, higher-value rate plans that allow unlimited calling from any Cricket calling area.Communications: Wireless communications, and services.