August, 2010

Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LEAP), a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless communications services, today announced that its operating subsidiary Cricket Communications has entered into a wholesale agreement (MVNO) with Sprint, which will allow Cricket to offer its products and services over Sprint's 3G network throughout the United States.

"This agreement with Sprint creates a new hybrid wholesale and facilities-based model that is unique in the industry," said Doug Hutcheson, Leap's president and CEO. "We believe that our ability to offer compelling 3G voice and data services in markets we do not currently serve will allow us to further establish a national brand and attract new customers for our exciting Cricket products, including Smartphones and other services. In addition, we believe that this agreement will allow us to significantly strengthen and expand our retail position and distribution relationships."

So yes, I would guess that it is sprint.

Cricket has been around for a while in the prepaid market, they will probably do well if they have the full use of the Sprint network with this.