Cricket Wireless Latest National Brand Calling Atlanta Home

ATLANTA, Nov. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket Wireless is in good company as the latest big brand to call Atlanta home, with headquarters and hundreds of jobs now located at Lindbergh Center. Operating and hiring throughout the metro Atlanta Area, Cricket continues to offer affordable wireless service on a reliable and powerful network that boasts more 4G LTE coverage than T-Mobile, Sprint, Boost or Metro PCS.

In partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), Georgia Power, Invest Atlanta, and the Metro Atlanta Chamber, Cricket has already filled many positions and is actively recruiting for more than 125 open jobs today across information technology, sales, marketing and more. By the end of the year, Cricket is slated to open 16 additional stores in Atlanta alone and add many more jobs to its portfolio of more than 225 dealers with more than 3,000 stores nationwide.

"We are thrilled that Cricket Wireless has made this investment in the metro region and selected Atlanta for its headquarters," said Hala Moddelmog, president and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber. "Cricket joins a strong roster of wireless mobility companies in the region, and this move is a testament to the strength of metro Atlanta's technology sector and reaffirms our position as a global hub for wireless mobility."

"Cricket Wireless is a perfect addition to Atlanta's thriving technology ecosystem," said Dr. Eloisa Klementich, managing director of business development at Invest Atlanta. "As one of the fastest growing tech hubs in the U.S., Atlanta's skilled talent and telecom infrastructure will provide Cricket Wireless world-class resources to further improve upon the excellent service it already provides to customers around the country."

"Cricket Wireless' decision to choose Georgia to establish its headquarters underscores our strong technology sector," said GDEcD commissioner Chris Carr. "Our critical mass of data centers, coupled with a dynamic network of companies and a skilled labor pool, will help Cricket Wireless better provide for its growing customer base."

Cricket is also moving the wireless industry in the direction of innovation. With no annual contract, simple and affordable plans with all taxes and fees included, Cricket gives its customers something to smile about.

"We're elated to call Atlanta home. This city is a burgeoning technology hub with a warm, welcoming and hospitable community, filled with brilliant leaders," said Jennifer Van Buskirk, president of Cricket Wireless. "There isn't a better place to find skilled, diverse talent, and it's a great place to do business."

Cricket is hiring in Metro Atlanta and across the nation today. To see what positions are available, visit https://www.cricketwireless.com/why-cricket/careers.html.

About the new Cricket Wireless 
Cricket is bringing consumers more value with a simple, friendly, and reliable nationwide wireless experience with no annual contract.  The power of Cricket is our nationwide 4G LTE network that covers more than 300 million people; easy and affordable unlimited plans that are all in with taxes and fees included – no surprises; annual loyalty rewards; and a great selection of phones customers love. Cricket, Something to Smile About. Cricket is a subsidiary of AT&T Inc. Coverage not available everywhere. © 2014 Cricket Wireless LLC.  All rights reserved.  Cricket and the Cricket logo are trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC. 

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