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Leap Wireless International, Inc. was a telecommunications operator that provided wireless services to approximately 4.6 million subscribers, the 5th largest, through its subsidiary, Cricket Communications, Inc. (Cricket Wireless).
Leap Wireless International, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless communications services. Key Dates: 1998: The company is spun off from QUALCOMM Incorporated.
Mar 13, 2014 · AT&T completed the purchase of Leap Wireless, a prepaid wireless provider that operates under the Cricket brand, for $15 per share in cash. The deal expanded AT&T's network coverage, spectrum holdings and customer base in the no-contract segment.
The deal gave AT&T 5 million new customers and access to Leap's spectrum and network assets. The FCC required AT&T to make concessions and commitments to ensure public interest and competition in the prepaid market.
Mar 13, 2014 · AT&T bought Leap Wireless, a prepaid wireless company, in 2014 for $1.3 billion. The FCC allowed the merger after AT&T made commitments to build out LTE service, offer rate plans and device trade-in programs in some markets.
Jul 12, 2013 · The U.S.'s second-largest wireless operator announced the deal late Friday, noting that it will acquire the entirety of Leap's stock and wireless properties, including licenses, network...
Jul 12, 2013 · AT&T announced in 2013 that it would buy Leap Wireless and its Cricket brand for $15 per share in cash. The deal would give AT&T access to Leap's spectrum and customers, and expand its 4G LTE network.
