Cricket Wireless Reaches 12.4 Million Subscriber Milestone
Cricket Wireless announced it has grown the #CricketNation to 12.4 million subscribers, an increase of more than 2 million subscribers in 2 years, and has tuned up its rate plans, removing the 8Mbps speed caps on its $30, $40 and $55/mo. plans and adding 5G network access on all plans1.
Cricket is part of the AT&T Prepaid Portfolio. AT&T has been the fastest growing prepaid carrier in the United States since 2019. It serves more than 19 million total prepaid subscribers and had near record-low churn in the third quarter of 2021.
American Express Launches New Fully Digital Business Checking Account
American Express introduced its new Business Checking account designed for small and mid-sized (SME) businesses. This fully digital Business Checking account offers a secure, high-yield, and low fee digital banking experience with a competitive APY of 1.1% on balances up to $500,0002. The checking account connects with existing American Express Credit Cards and comes with a Business Debit Card, the first to be issued in the U.S. by American Express.
“We built the new American Express Business Checking from the ground up because businesses told us they want more from their existing checking account. It’s a customer first, full-service digital business checking account that makes cash management easy, processes a range of payment types and earns high-yield interest on balances up to $500,000. Plus, customers will soon be able to earn and redeem Membership Rewards® points,” said Dean Henry, Executive Vice President of Global Commercial Services at American Express. “This is business checking with the best of American Express – security, service and rewards they can invest back into their business.”
Red Lobster Offers Free Appetizer or Dessert for Veterans Day
In honor of Veterans Day, and to thank veterans, active duty military and reservists for their service, Red Lobster® is offering dine-in guests a free appetizer or dessert on Thursday, November 11. Guests only need to show a valid military ID or proof of service to redeem this offer.
Guests may choose their free appetizer or dessert from a special menu. To view the complete Red Lobster menu or find a Red Lobster restaurant location, visit RedLobster.com. To earn points for dining, including through To Go and delivery orders, and redeem tasty rewards, guests can sign up for Red Lobster's free loyalty program, My Red Lobster Rewards.
Foodie Card Accelerates Expansion
Foodie Card, a socially conscious dining subscription service founded in 2018, announced it launched in Westchester County on November 1.
The announcement marks the next phase of growth for an organization that has seen its membership skyrocket over the past few years. Foodie Card has already established a strong presence on Long Island, but has expanded into Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, South Florida and parts of New Jersey.
Voya Awards $140,000 In Grants To Honor Educators
Voya Financial, a leading provider of retirement plans for educators, announced today the top three winners in the company’s annual Voya Unsung Heroes grant program, which recognizes and financially rewards innovative teaching programs.
The top three winners, chosen from 50 teams of overall winners who received $2,000 each, were awarded additional grants – $5,000 for third place, $10,000 for second place and $25,000 for first place. View how teachers responded when they learned they were a top three winner. Now in its 25th year, the Voya program has awarded more than $5.8 million in awards to educators across the United States.