Samsung Mobile has introduced the SCH-R550 JetSet mobile phone for Cricket Communications consumers. Cricket Communications is a wireless services provider owned by Leap Wireless International.

JetSet features a 2 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, and microSDHC memory card support up to 16GB. Four games are included on the device, such as "Resident Evil" and "Are you smarter than a 5th grade?". The R550 contains a 800mAh battery which allows 3.5 hours of talk time and 250 hours of standby. The CDMA 1x EVDO, 800 MHz/1900MHz, and AWS Band 1700/2100 MHz are supported.

The phone will be available at Cricket retail stores and dealers for US$199.99 with an included 1GB microSD memory card.

Press release after the break.

~Unlimited Service Pioneer Offers Ultra-Stylish Samsung JetSet with High-End Features~

SAN DIEGO and DALLAS – October 13, 2008 – Cricket Communications, Inc, a leading provider of unlimited wireless services and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ:LEAP), and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced that the Samsung JetSet™ (SCH-r550) is now available to Cricket Communications customers. The Samsung JetSet is an AWS-compatible handset. The Samsung JetSet boasts several high-profile features, such as a 2.0 megapixel camera and camcorder, stereo Bluetooth capabilities and a MP3 player with expandable memory support (microSD) of up to 16GB.

“We are pleased to be able to expand our AWS handset offerings with such a modern, fashion forward device,” said Sergio Garcia, senior director of devices and logistics for Cricket. “The Samsung JetSet is among the finest in our product line and supports many of today’s most popular applications — making it a great way for customers to take full advantage of our signature unlimited service.”

The Samsung JetSet’s 2.0 megapixel camera not only takes great stills, it also functions as a camcorder for video capture and playback and MMS allows users to share this entertainment in a seamless and efficient manner. The handset also features stereo Bluetooth 2.0 and Mobile Web. The Samsung JetSet fits all of this power into a sleek, feather-weight clamshell.

The Samsung JetSet is immediately available at Cricket retail stores and dealers for $199.99. For more information, please visit a local Cricket retail location, or online visit www.mycricket.com orwww.samsungwireless.com.