In each market where it launches service, Cricket plans to take an active role in the community. Cricket will create retail, technical and administrative jobs and invest millions of dollars in the local economy. Cricket Communications has made a major investment in New Mexico. The company has placed its Network Operations Center in Albuquerque, its Southwest regional headquarters in Albuquerque, two retail locations in Albuquerque, one retail location in Santa Fe and three call centers in Las Vegas, Moriarty and Carlsbad. Approximately 600 direct and indirect jobs have been created in New Mexico by Cricket Communications.
Cricket allows employees to volunteer up to eight hours per month on company time.
Additionally, the company is sponsoring the Feed Me A Story literacy program and is a sponsor of the Downtown Action Team. Cricket is known for its signature green couch. People love the couch. Stay tuned for special events with the couch. Usually when the couch is around town there are opportunities to win phones and services and lots of other Cricket prizes.