Enjoy wireless freedom with the Huawei Pillar prepaid mobile phone from Cricket, which offers nationwide coverage, no contracts, and no hidden fees. Text, post, update your Twitter feed, or comment on Facebook posts--no matter how you choose to say it, the Pillar delivers your message fast.
Quick messaging with full QWERTY keyboard (view larger).
The Pillar features a full QWERTY keyboard for quick on-the-go typing and a colorful 2-inch display. It's also packed with an MP3 player and a VGA camera for still photos. Other features include Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion, bilingual menus (English and Spanish), and up to 4.5 hours of talk time.
Key Specifications
- 2-inch display (320 x 240 pixels; 262K color depth)
- Full QWERTY keyboard
- Bluetooth connectivity with A2DP audio streaming Bluetooth profile.
- VGA camera for still photos (640 x 480 pixels)
- Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB.
- Music player compatible with MP3, AAC, and QCELP
- Full messaging capabilities including SMS text and MMS picture/video
- Mobile Web browser
- Organizer tools including calendar, alarm, and calculator
- 3.5mm headset jack
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Vital Statistics
The Huawei Pillar weighs 3.5 ounces and measures 4.3 x 2.4 x 0.5 inches. Its 900 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.5 hours of talk time, and up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time. It runs on 800/1900 CDMA frequencies; 1xRTT Voice & Data Capable.
What's in the Box
Huawei Pillar handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide
Cricket PAYGo Plans
With Cricket PAYGo monthly plans, you pay as you go, so you're in control and always connected without being tied down. All plans include nationwide talk, text, and web. Plus, you get voicemail, call-waiting, caller ID, and 3-way calling.
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You can choose from two monthly PAYGo plans:
- $25/month for 300 minutes
- $35/month for 1000 minutes
Each plan includes unlimited messaging (text, picture, and video) as well as mobile web access and 411 calling capabilities ($1 per call).
Topping-Up
Because plans are pay-as-you-go, you have to top-up your Cricket PAYGo account balance in order to have funds available to use Cricket PAYGo services. When you receive your phone, go to mycricket.com to activate service. While there, you can enroll in auto top-up, which automatically adds funds to your account each month, or you can choose to buy top-up cards and PINs at locations nationwide or dial *PAY on your phone to top-up with your credit or debit card.
Topping-up can also extend your Cricket PAYGo account expiration date, which applies to all funds in your Cricket PAYGo account. Each top-up makes those funds available for use for a limited time. When you top-up, your account expiration date is reset to a new expiration date based on your top-up amount or your current expiration date, whichever is later.
About Cricket
With a commitment to predictability, simplicity and value, Cricket offers a simple, affordable, flat-rate wireless solution featuring nationwide talk, U.S. long distance, Mobile Web services, data and messaging over a nationwide, 3G network. Cricket service is easy for everyone to use, since there is no complicated phone bill at the end of the month, and easy for everyone to purchase, since long-term contracts and credit checks are not required.