Cricket Slaps '3G' Badge on TXTM8 II
Nov 11, 2010, 5:10 PM by Eric M. Zeman
Cricket Wireless today announced the availability of the TXTM8 3G, which is a renamed TXTM8 II. The TXTM8 3G is a bar-style QWERTY phone that offers tri-band EVDO 3G, in addition to a 2 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth, music player and support for microSD cards up to 16GB. The TXTM8 3G has a 3.5mm headset jack, navigation services, and email, IM and MMS messaging features. Cricket says it is the first 3G device to cost less than $100, and it is compatible with a number of Cricket's plans. The TXTM8 3G will be available starting Friday, November 12.