Cricket Announces Moto E

AT&T’s prepaid brand Cricket Wireless announced today that it will be carrying the new 4G LTE version of the Moto E starting this Friday, March 13. This phone will be the first Lollipop device that Cricket will carry and it should be available both online and in stores. While the Moto E is still an entry-level device, this phone is still a pretty good deal for the expected price point. The second generation Moto E makes some improvements over the first edition including liquid-repellent technology to protect the phone against small splashes and spills, a front-facing camera and, most importantly, LTE support. Cricket uses AT&T’s LTE network, which is currently the second largest in the nation. The Moto E LTE is expected to cost around $129.99. Here’s some of the relevant specs:

• Android 5.0 Lollipop
• 1.2 GHz quad-core processor
• 1 GB RAM
• 8 GB storage
• micro SD slot (up to 32 GB)
• 3G/4G LTE
• 5 MP back camera
• Front camera (VGA)

The device will come pre-loadedwith the Cricket WiFi app which will allow users to quickly connect to more than 14 million wifi networks across the nation to better monitor and control data usage. For more information, visit Cricket Wireless stores or website.]]>