Cricket readying QA4 Evoke launch, adds data charge

It’s been nearly two months since we first learned of the Motorola Evoka QA4, which would be launched by Cricket wireless. The release appears to be around the bend, as the company has set up a pre-order website for the device (via Phone Scoop). The only subsidy is a Web-only discount of $20, making the device $279.99. However, what’s strange is the monthly add-on Cricket will charge for the Evoke. Apparently a $50 unlimited voice, messaging, and data plan does not include what Cricket terms the HTML Data Feature. This is not only an additional $15 per month, but it is required for the Evoke. I wonder if it will negatively affect sales.

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5 Responses

1. Jenny from Cricket Wireless Says
   

   We are so excited about the release of the Evoke. To give consumers a way to have all the fun that a touch-screen phone provides while still keeping bills affordable…it’s a win-win.

   
   Posted on May 28th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
2. andre Says
   

   YES JENNY MAY BE HAPPY TO RELEASE THIS PHONE BUT YOUR COMPANY CANT SUPPORT TEXT TO TWITTER FACEBOOK BANKS ETC.

   
   Posted on June 12th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
3. shawn Says
   

   wow that 15.00 dollars a month extra is bs and it has affected sales cuss now i will go with a differant phone

   
   Posted on June 12th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
4. Sherryluv Says
   

   I bought this phone and it is not worth the money. Not only does it increase your bill by $15, the lack of picture messaging, speeddial, ability to set ringtones from your card, no calender sync, and incompatibility with Motorola phone tool, it is very lacking. Combine that with a touchscreen that is clumsy to use and you have an expensive mess!

   
   Posted on July 15th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
5. faith Says
   

   this is very valuable, i was thinking about upgrading to this phone from the msnger, but ive decided not to.

   
   Posted on July 23rd, 2009 at 10:50 pm

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