Cricket Wireless, founded in 1999 and owned by AT&T since 2014, is one of the leading prepaid wireless carriers in the United States and runs on AT&T’s nationwide 5G network. It currently offers four monthly phone plans, from a low-cost 10GB option to a premium unlimited plan with streaming and hotspot perks. Every plan includes unlimited talk, text, and picture messages in the U.S., HD Voice and Wi-Fi Calling, and Cricket Call Defense (with a compatible phone). Prices include taxes and fees, and all lines on an account must be on the same plan. Here's a breakdown of what's currently available.
Sensible™ 10GB – $30/mo
$30/mo with Auto Pay; $35 for the first month and without Auto Pay
Unlimited talk and text in the U.S.
10GB of high-speed data, then speeds are reduced to 128Kbps
Nationwide 5G on the AT&T network
Standard-definition (SD) video streaming
Hotspot not available, not even as an add-on
No international texting, no usage in Mexico and Canada, and no calls to Mexico and Canada
Cricket’s most affordable plan is built for light users who mostly stay on Wi-Fi. Keep in mind it costs only $5/mo less than Select Unlimited, which gives you unlimited data plus calls and texts to Mexico and Canada.
Select Unlimited™ – $35/mo
$35/mo with Auto Pay; $40 for the first month and without Auto Pay
Unlimited talk, text, and data (speeds may be temporarily slowed when the network is busy)
Nationwide 5G on the AT&T network
Hotspot available as a paid add-on
Unlimited calls and texts from the U.S. to Mexico and Canada
Standard-definition (SD) video streaming
Available for new lines only
This is Cricket’s cheapest unlimited plan, and a great pick for new customers who want unlimited data without paying for extras. Existing Cricket customers can’t switch to it, since it’s offered on new lines only.
Smart Unlimited™ – $45/mo
$45/mo with Auto Pay; $50 for the first month and without Auto Pay
Unlimited talk, text, and data (speeds may be temporarily slowed when the network is busy)
Nationwide 5G on the AT&T network
15GB of mobile hotspot data
100GB of cloud storage
Unlimited texts from the U.S. to 200+ countries and territories
Use your plan in Mexico and Canada, plus unlimited calls and texts from the U.S. to both countries
Standard-definition (SD) video streaming
This mid-tier plan is the best value for most people. For $10/mo more than Select Unlimited, you get hotspot data, cloud storage, international texting, and the freedom to use your phone in Mexico and Canada.
Supreme Unlimited – $55/mo
$55/mo with Auto Pay; $60 for the first month and without Auto Pay
Unlimited talk, text, and high-speed data
Nationwide 5G on the AT&T network
50GB of mobile hotspot data
HBO Max Basic with Ads included
150GB of cloud storage
Unlimited texts from the U.S. to 200+ countries and territories
Use your plan in Mexico and Canada, plus unlimited calls and texts from the U.S. to both countries
Video may be limited to standard definition (SD)
Cricket’s top-tier plan is aimed at heavy data users, hotspot users, and anyone who would pay for HBO Max anyway. It has the largest hotspot allowance and the most perks of any Cricket plan.
FAQs for Cricket Prepaid Plans
How can I pay for my Cricket prepaid plan?
The easiest, fastest, and most secure way to pay for your Cricket prepaid plan is online with Teloa, a prepaid refill service that offers 3% cash back on every payment and $5 off your first month. Teloa accepts debit or credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Cash App, and USDC (via Stripe), giving you multiple ways to pay.
You can also pay directly through the Cricket Wireless website or app, or visit a Cricket store or authorized retailer to pay in person.
Which is the best Cricket plan?
Cricket’s phone plans offer options for every budget. Heavy users who want unlimited high-speed data, a 50GB hotspot, and HBO Max Basic with Ads will get the most out of Supreme Unlimited ($55/mo with Auto Pay), while Smart Unlimited ($45/mo with Auto Pay) offers a great middle ground with 15GB of hotspot data and Mexico and Canada coverage.
For unlimited data without the extras, Select Unlimited ($35/mo with Auto Pay) is the most affordable unlimited option for new lines. Light users who mostly stay on Wi-Fi can save with Sensible 10GB ($30/mo with Auto Pay). If you’re able to pay in advance, Cricket also offers 3-month and 12-month Multi-Month Unlimited plans for extra savings.
Why choose Cricket?
Cricket offers nationwide 5G coverage on AT&T’s network and no-contract plans whose prices already include taxes and fees. Every plan comes with HD Voice, Wi-Fi Calling, and Cricket Call Defense on compatible phones, while the higher-tier plans add hotspot data, cloud storage, Mexico and Canada coverage, and HBO Max.
Not sure about coverage? Cricket lets you test its network free for 14 days with the TryCricket app, without interrupting your current service.