Cricket Opens Crosswave Modem/Router Pre-Orders

Cricket has opened up pre-orders for its own modem/router combination in the Huawei Crosswave.  The Crosswave allows for up to three Wi-Fi devices to connect to Cricket’s mobile broadband service, while also allowing for the transmission/reception of SMS messages on the device.

Pricing for the device is set at $149.99 before an additional $25 mail-in rebate and $20 instant discount, bringing the total to $104.99.

Cricket launches UM185C USB modem; Offers it for free for limited time

Cricket has a new USB modem in its offering. It’s the UM185C, a tri-band USB modem with a swivel hinge. The device works on both Mac and PC computers and requires no CD for installation — all necessary drivers are on the memory of the modem.

The carrier is asking $139 for the device, which goes way down to free after instant savings of $89 and with a $50 mail-in rebate. That’s for limited time, only. A mobile broadband contract of at least $35 a month for existing, or $40 a month for new customers is also required…

[Via: MobileBurn]