Cricket dials up new Moto E for next smartphone

The Moto E arrives with the latest version of Google’s mobile operating system, Android 5.0 Lollipop on board.
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Cricket Wireless is the latest carrier to announce support for the second-generation Moto E smartphone. Arriving last Friday, the budget-friendly Android 5.0 handset sells for $130 without contract.

Introduced in late February, the handset a 4.5-inch display, 5-megapixel rear camera and 4G LTE support. It runs on a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and has 8GB storage with a microSD slot.

New customers who switch from T-Mobile, MetroPCS, Sprint, and Boost are eligible to receive one month of free service. To qualify, simply sign up for a Smart, Pro, or Advanced plan and complete at least two months of service.

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