SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 19, 2008

LEAP WIRELESS INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		000-29752		33-0811062
(State or other jurisdiction of		(Commission		(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation)		File Number)		Identification No.)

10307 Pacific Center Court
San Diego, California 92121
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(858) 882-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

     On June 19, 2008, Leap Wireless International, Inc. (“Leap”) issued a press release pursuant to Rule 135c under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), regarding the proposed issuance by its wholly owned subsidiary, Cricket Communications, Inc. (“Cricket”), of senior notes due 2015 through a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act. Leap issued a subsequent press release on June 19, 2008, announcing that Cricket had priced an offering of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 10% senior notes due 2015, at an issue price of 100% of the principal amount.

     In accordance with Rule 135c(d) under the Securities Act, copies of the press releases are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.				Description
	99.1			Press Release of Leap Wireless International, Inc., dated June 19, 2008
	99.2			Press Release of Leap Wireless International, Inc., dated June 19, 2008

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.				Description
	99.1			Press Release of Leap Wireless International, Inc., dated June 19, 2008
	99.2			Press Release of Leap Wireless International, Inc., dated June 19, 2008