Cricket Wireless

Founded in 1999 and now with over 13 million subscribers, Cricket Wireless is a prepaid brand owned by AT&T, delivering nationwide 5G coverage over AT&T’s towers. Cricket is well-known for its transparent pricing, with all taxes and fees included in the price so you never have to worry about hidden charges.

Cricket Wireless Phone Plans Explained

Cricket Wireless offers a range of prepaid phone plans with unlimited talk and text, differing mainly by how much high-speed data you get each month, as well as included features like hotspot, international use, and perks. Here’s what you can expect from each plan to help you find the best one for your needs:

Cricket offers these plans:

1. Cricket Sensible
   • $30/month single line, unlimited talk & text, 10GB high-speed data before throttling.
   • No hotspot or international roaming.
   • SD streaming. Add Apple Watch for $10/mo.
2. Cricket Select Unlimited
   • Only available to new customers
   • $35/month single line, Unlimited high-speed data, unlimited talk & text.
   • Calls to Mexico and Canada
   • SD streaming.
   • Multi-line discounts available.
   • No hotspot included, but add Apple Watch for $10/mo.
3. Smart Unlimited
   • $45/month for unlimited data with autopay billing enabled
   • 15GB hotspot
   • SD streaming
   • Deprioritized data during congestion
4. Cricket Core Walmart
   • $25/month (Walmart exclusive), unlimited high-speed data.
   • Single line only, bring your own phone, limited-time offer.
   • No hotspot included, but you can add 10GB for $10/mo.
   • North America roaming, SD streaming, all-in pricing.
5. Cricket Supreme
   • $55/month, unlimited data with premium speeds, includes 50GB hotspot.
   • Top-tier plan with priority data, Mexico/Canada roaming, unlimited international texting.
   • Perks: 150GB cloud storage
   • HBO Max included.
   • 50GB Hotspot
6. Cricket Core Annual Plan
   • Prepay $300 for 12 months (works out to $25/month).
   • Unlimited data, Mexico & Canada roaming, unlimited international texting.
   • Only available to new customers, single-line only.
   • SD streaming, no hotspot.
7. 3-Month Unlimited Plan
   • Intro offer: $45 for your first 3 months of unlimited data.
   • New single-line accounts, BYOD required.
   • Video in SD, hotspot not included, international texting, Mexico/Canada roaming.

All plans include:

• 5G access (where available)
• Unlimited talk & text
• Visual voicemail, spam/fraud protection
• No contracts, prepaid only
• All taxes & fees included

Key Things to Know About Cricket Wireless Plans

• Data Options: Plans range from limited-data options like 10GB, to several types of unlimited data plans, each with different features.
• Multi-Line Savings: Major discounts are available when you add more lines, especially on unlimited plans.
• Hotspot Access: Not all plans include mobile hotspot, only the top-tier “Smart” and “Supreme” plans include hotspot data by default, while some plans let you add it for an extra fee.
• International Features: Many Cricket plans include free usage in Mexico and Canada and unlimited international texting from the U.S., but not every plan offers the same level of international access.
• Streaming: Video streaming on all plans is capped at standard definition (about 480p). However, on the Supreme plan it can be turned off
• Extras: Top plans come with added perks like HBO Max or cloud storage.
• Autopay Discounts: Plans are typically $5/month less with autopay enabled.
• Device Compatibility: Most features work on both iPhone and Android, but some (like WiFi calling and texting) may be limited to phones sold by Cricket or iPhones.

How to Choose the Best Cricket Wireless Plan

Picking the right Cricket Wireless plan depends on how much data you need, whether you want perks like hotspot or international roaming, and if you’re shopping for just yourself or a family. Here’s a quick guide to help:

• Light Data Users: The 10GB plan is ideal if you’re mostly on WiFi, don’t stream a lot, and just need basics for web, maps, and messaging. However, you really shouldn’t look elsewhere for a plan with 10GB of data. This is overpriced compared to other options on the market.
• Unlimited Data Users: If you need unlimited high-speed data, choose between Select, Smart, Supreme, Cricket Core Walmart, Cricket Core Annual, or Cricket More. Each has differences in perks, pricing, eligibility, and availability of multi-line discounts.
• Families & Groups: Cricket’s biggest savings come when you add more lines, especially to unlimited plans.
• Want Hotspot? Only Cricket Smart and Cricket Supreme come with hotspot data included (15GB), while some plans allow you to add or top up with 10GB for $10.  Other plans don’t support hotspot at all.
• Traveling or International Needs: Choose a plan with “Canada + Mexico Roaming” if you’ll use your phone in those countries. Cricket Smart and Cricket Supreme include this by default.
• Looking for Perks? Cricket Supreme adds free HBO Max and 150GB cloud storage, making it a better fit for heavy streamers or those wanting extras.

Browse the Cricket Wireless phone plans below to see full details and click through for in-depth breakdowns of each plan. Or, compare all carriers here.

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