Exclusive: Cricket Launching LG Optimus C Next Thursday

Humberto Saabedra

Cricket logoPhoneNews.com has received word that Cricket will launch its version of the LG Optimus One smartphone in the LG Optimus C next Thursday, March 17th. While pricing wasn’t divulged, it’s expected to launch for around the same price as the LG Optimus M on direct competitor MetroPCS, which sells the smartphone for $199.99 before an additional rebate. The LG Optimus C will otherwise be identical to current models with a 3.2 inch capacitive touch display, Android 2.2, microSDHC expansion slot, 3.2 megapixel camera with video recorder and Bluetooth with stereo audio support.

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