Cricket in San Diego...Launching shortly!!!

[TeeKole]

I went to one of the Cricket stores for the launch today in SD. Lots of staff there, many from out of state, and lots of people standing in line to get activated. A nice buzz. Out of interest, I asked about the Razr and they said they were sold out - only had 20 to start with.

I bought the bottom end phone ($70 with $50 discount) and signed up for the $30 'holiday promotion' - local only but with voicemail (no 3 way, no callerid).

I'd really like to reflash an old Verizon Treo 600 a friend gave me and use that (I've been using a GSM Treo 600), but there seem to be mixed opinions on how easy that is or what gear I'll need to pull it off. (If anyone can suggest somewhere in SD I can take it to have it unlocked I'd appreciate it.)

I know coverage at home will be excellent as there's an antenna outside my door almost, but it'll be interesting to see how it is around town. Judging by the nuraber of antennas I've seen, I'm optimistic!

[nbfields]

Its funny, because I think one day Metro Pcs and Cricket will buy each other out and have one flat rate carrier.

[71cooldude]

the only people who have inquired about cricket at my store are t-mobile shoppers, making sure i'm not selling it!

[Hdm]

By "buy each other out", do you mean merge?

[FORKY]

For those who are trying out the new service in San Diego, give us feedback on your experience (coverage, service, etc)

Thanks

[Kevo D]

Yes, today is launch day...actually it was yesterday, and it appears that there are a lot of sites that is yet to be fully completed...

[Blessed Former Atheist]

Will post pictures later....but from what I've heard coverage is pretty good

[brittany_bitme]

I guess my questions can only be answered over time, but really coverage and wait time, and just plain buzz about town if any

[goddess ♥♥]

So was at the party and it was okay size... was at the wavehouse and based on initial impression I would suggest that the reception was pretty up to par. Phones has been selling out quite easily and 142 sites....(I suspect that nuraber was rounded a little higher). Majority of the people at the party has Cricket Razr...GO FIGURE, they ran out of Razrs at the stores, wonder WHO bought it all... The $30 plan is pretty nice, essentially, its a home phone that you can take away and use anywhere...

Report back later with more stuff

[i<3u]

Cricket tried to buy Metro last year. Metro walked away from the table.