The online sweepstakes will award one grand prize winner a trip for four to see the concert of their choice at one of Cricket’s sponsored House of Blues venues across the country

Cricket Wireless is giving one lucky fan the opportunity to enter for a chance to win1 a flyaway trip for four for the holidays to see the concert of their choice. The sweepstakes will run through December 16 and can be entered via www.CricketWirelessPerks.com/YourChoice.

The grand prize winner will receive a trip for four to the concert of their choice at one of Cricket’s portfolio venues*, which includes:

• Roundtrip airfare for four (4)
• Hotel accommodations
• $500 (in the form of a prepaid gift card)
• Tickets for four (4)
• (1) LG Stylo 4 mobile device and (12) months of Cricket Wireless service

Entrants must enter online and are limited to one (1) entry per e-mail address per day.
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About Cricket Wireless
Cricket brings more value with a simple, smarter, friendly wireless experience on our reliable nationwide 4G LTE network that covers more than 99% of Americans. Our easy-to-understand and affordable service plans include monthly taxes and don’t require an annual contract. And our top-brand phones at affordable prices give our customers something to smile about. 
Cricket is a subsidiary of AT&T Inc. Coverage not available everywhere. © 2018 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY OR SUBMISSION TO SALES PRESENTATION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Sweepstakes begins 9:00 am EST on November 9, 2018 and ends at 11:59 pm EST on December 16, 2018.  Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are at least the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at time of entry.  VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Subject to full Official Rules available at www.CricketWirelessPerks.com/YourChoice. Sponsored by Cricket Wireless LLC, 575 Morosgo Drive, West Tower, 14th Floor, Atlanta, GA 30324. Administrator: GroupCSE, LLC, 150 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30309.
 
*A Live Nation produced and promoted concert at a participating Cricket Wireless sponsored venue in the U.S. Tickets subject to availability. Blackout dates apply. Prize must be redeemed by 4/1/19. See Official Rules for details.
Based on coverage in U.S. licensed areas. Compatible device required. Coverage not available everywhere. 4G LTE coverage is not equivalent to overall network coverage.

https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2018/10/02/nationwide-emergency-alert-test-planned-oct-3-test-messages-will-be-sent
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WASHINGTON – FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. The WEA portion of the test, which will be sent to consumer cell phones, will begin at 2:18 p.m. EDT. The EAS portion of the test, which will be sent to radio and television, will follow at 2:20 p.m. EDT.  This will be the fourth nationwide EAS test and the first nationwide WEA test. In light of the upcoming test, the agencies share the following key informational points:
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THE BASICS

• WHY: The purpose of the test is to ensure that EAS and WEA are both effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level. Periodic testing of public alert and warning systems helps to assess the operational readiness of alerting infrastructure and to identify any needed technological and administrative improvements.
• HOW: The EAS and WEA test messages will be sent using FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), a centralized Internet-based system administered by FEMA that enables authorities to send authenticated emergency messages to the public through multiple communications networks.
• WHO: FEMA will administer the test, in cooperation with the FCC and the National Weather Service, and with the participation of the communications industry.
• WHEN: October 3, 2018, beginning at 2:18 p.m. EDT on cell phones and 2:20 p.m. EDT on TV and radio. (This is the test back-up date; the test was previously postponed due to response efforts to Hurricane Florence.)

​NATIONWIDE ALERT TEST TO CELL PHONES

• THE WIRELESS ALERT TEST MESSAGE: The WEA test message will appear on consumers’ phones and read, “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”  Phones will display this national test using the header “Presidential Alert.”  These nationwide alerts, established pursuant to the WARN Act of 2006, are meant for use in a national emergency and are the only type of alert that can be sent simultaneously nationwide by FEMA.
• RECIPIENTS: Many members of the public will receive the WEA test message on their cell phones. Specifically, beginning at 2:18 p.m. EDT, cell towers will broadcast the WEA test for approximately 30 minutes. During this time, WEA-compatible wireless phones that are switched on, within range of an active cell tower, and whose wireless provider participates in WEA, should be capable of receiving the test message. Wireless phones should receive the message only once.
• BACKGROUND ON SYSTEM: The WEA system, launched in 2012, is used to warn the public about dangerous weather, missing children, and other critical situations through alerts on cell phones. Alerts are created and sent by authorized federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governmental agencies through IPAWS to participating wireless providers, which deliver the alerts to compatible handsets in geo-targeted areas. To help ensure that WEA alerts are accessible to the entire public, including people with disabilities, WEA alerts are accompanied by a unique tone and vibration. The national WEA test will use the same special tone and vibration. In the event of a national emergency, a Presidential WEA alert would be issued at the direction of the President and/or his/her designee, and activated by FEMA.​​

NATIONWIDE TV AND RADIO ALERT TEST

• TV & RADIO ALERT TEST: The EAS portion of the test is scheduled to last approximately one minute and will be conducted with the participation of radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers, and wireline video providers (“EAS participants”).
• THE TV & RADIO TEST MESSAGE: The EAS test message will be similar to the regular monthly EAS test messages with which the public is familiar. It will state: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Emergency Alert System. This system was developed by broadcast and cable operators in voluntary cooperation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Communications Commission, and local authorities to keep you informed in the event of an emergency. If this had been an actual emergency an official message would have followed the tone alert you heard at the start of this message. A similar wireless emergency alert test message has been sent to all cell phones nationwide. Some cell phones will receive the message; others will not. No action is required.”
• BILINGUAL: The EAS test message will be transmitted in both English and Spanish, with EAS participants deciding which version to use for their communities.
• BACKGROUND ON SYSTEM: Emergency alerts are created and sent by authorized federal, state, local, tribal and territorial government agencies. EAS participants receive the alerts through IPAWS or through local “over the air” monitoring sources. EAS participants then disseminate the emergency alerts to affected communities. The FCC prescribes technical and procedural rules for communications providers’ participation in this process.

FEMA and the FCC have engaged in significant coordination with EAS participants, wireless providers, emergency managers, and other stakeholders in preparation for this EAS-WEA national test to minimize confusion and to maximize the public safety value of the test. The test is intended to ensure public safety officials have the methods and systems that will deliver urgent alerts and warnings to the public in times of an emergency or disaster, including requirements to help ensure that televised EAS messages are accessible to individuals with disabilities. 

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The most advanced iPhones ever, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, have arrived at Cricket Wireless. For those that want the most for their money, pair the iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max with one of Cricket’s affordable rate plans starting at $30/mo with no annual contract. It’s the perfect balance of trusted brands with great features and smarter service that gives you more value.

Taking the vision for the future of the smartphone to a new level, the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max features a stunning 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch Super Retina displays that offer remarkable brightness and true blacks while showing 60 percent greater dynamic range in HDR photos.

iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max bring an improved dual camera system that offers breakthrough photo and video features, A12 Bionic chip with next-generation Neural Engine, faster Face ID, wider stereo sound, longer battery life, splash and water resistance*, the most durable glass ever in a smartphone, a beautiful new gold finish that joins silver and space gray, and introduce Gigabit-class LTE for even faster download speeds.**

iPhone XS Max offers a more immersive experience with over 3 million pixels for videos, movies and games, offering the largest display ever in an iPhone. Both phones introduce Dual SIM to iPhone through the use of a nano-SIM and digital eSIM.***

For details on the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and Cricket’s simple, affordable service plans, visit one of our Cricket Wireless stores. 

About Cricket

Cricket brings more value with a simple, smarter, friendly wireless experience on our reliable nationwide 4G LTE network that covers more than 99% of Americans.* Our easy-to-understand and affordable service plans include monthly taxes and don’t require an annual contract. And our top-brand phones at affordable prices give our customers something to smile about. Visit Cricket Wireless store to learn more. 

Cricket is a subsidiary of AT&T Inc. Coverage not available everywhere. © 2018 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC.

* Based on overall coverage in U.S. Download speeds max of 8 Mbps(LTE)/4Mbps (4G) on most plans.

1. iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are splash-, water- and dust-resistant, and were tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes). Splash, water and dust resistance are not permanent conditions, and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge a wet iPhone; refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions. Liquid damage not covered under warranty.
2. Speeds vary based on site conditions and carrier. For details on LTE support, see apple.com/iphone/LTE.
3. Dual SIM support will be available via a free software update later this fall. Use of Dual SIM requires two wireless service plans (which may include restrictions on roaming). Certain restrictions apply to use.

​We are incredibly proud to announce that One-Stop Communications has been awarded a “Big Dante” from Cricket Wireless for top sales performance in the entire country! On behalf of our managers and staff, we thank you. Pictured here, from left: Jared Pennepacker, Selinsgrove Store Manager, Mathue Nissley, Huntingdon Store Manager, Sean Fluke, Lewistown and State College Store Manager, David Fisher, Service Manager, Shane Niman, Regional Store Manager, Michael Buffington, President, and Andrew Bentz, Williamsport Store Manager. 

Cricket Takes the Top Spot with a Higher Score Than the Industry Average

J.D. Power released its 2018 U.S. Wireless Purchase Experience Non-Contract Study Volume 2, and Cricket Wireless, with 857 points, earned the top spot for non-contract full-service carriers.       
  
Cricket earned this award by outscoring the non-contract industry average by 14 points, according to the study.

“It’s gratifying to see that our team’s relentless commitment to our customers is paying off,” said John Dwyer, president of the AT&T Prepaid Portfolio (which includes Cricket Wireless). “Our employees and authorized retailers have a passion for delivering the simpler smarter, better solutions Cricket customers deserve every day.” 

Dwyer added, “In April of this year, we announced a major milestone – passing the 9 million subscriber mark. The fact that we doubled our subscribers in four years while giving our customers a great experience is a testament to our dedicated team.”

Overall purchase experience satisfaction is measured in six factors (in order of importance): store sales representative; website; offerings and promotions; phone sales representative; store facility; and cost of service. The studies were fielded from January through June 2018.

Now in their 15th year of publication, the U.S. Wireless Purchase Experience Full-Service Performance Study and U.S. Wireless Purchase Experience Non-Contract Performance Study evaluate the wireless purchase experience of customers who use any one of three purchase channels: phone calls with sales representatives; visits to a retail wireless store; or online/website.

About Cricket Wireless
Cricket brings more value with a simple, smarter, friendly wireless experience on our reliable nationwide 4G LTE network that covers more than 99% of Americans.* Our easy-to-understand and affordable service plans include monthly taxes and don’t require an annual contract. And our top-brand phones at affordable prices give our customers something to smile about. 

Cricket is a subsidiary of AT&T Inc. Coverage not available everywhere. © 2018 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the Cricket logo are trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC. 

*Based on overall coverage in U.S. Compatible device required. Coverage not available everywhere. 4G LTE coverage is not equivalent to overall network coverage.

Don’t forget to cast your vote for the Lewistown Sentinel’s 2018 Readers Choice awards. You can vote once online with the link below or once with the ballot in today’s paper. This is the first year we recall there being a category for “wireless store”. We would be honored to receive your vote!

http://lewistownsentinel.secondstreetapp.com/2018-Readers-Choice-Finalists-Ballot/