Cricket Wireless
AT&T
Cricket Wireless is AT&T's prepaid brand with retail stores nationwide. Offers reliable coverage with straightforward unlimited plans.
Founded 20141 plans available
✓What We Like
- ✓AT&T network coverage
- ✓Physical retail stores
- ✓Group save discounts
- ✓Includes HBO Max on higher tiers
✗Things to Consider
- ✗Speed capped at 8 Mbps on basic plans
- ✗Deprioritized during congestion
- ✗Higher prices than some MVNOs
- ✗Less flexible than competitors
Why We Rank Cricket Wireless #7
Based on 11 objective criteria
6.0
out of 11
✓Strengths (6)
💰Price $25 or under
🛡️2FA security
🔐SIM PIN protection
♾️True unlimited data
📱Unlimited talk & text
📡Good coverage
✗Areas for Improvement (7)
📶35GB+ premium data
🧾Taxes included
✅No data breaches
💬Good customer service
📡Unlimited hotspot
📊High data cap
🔧Build-a-plan options
Full Score Breakdown
💰Price $25 or under
Yes
📶35GB+ premium data
No
🧾Taxes included
No
✅No data breaches
No
🛡️2FA security
Yes
🔐SIM PIN protection
Yes
💬Good customer service
No
♾️True unlimited data
Yes
📡Unlimited hotspot
No
📊High data cap
No
🔧Build-a-plan options
No
📱Unlimited talk & text
Yes
📡Good coverage
Yes
Security Note: This carrier has experienced data breaches in the past. Consider this when choosing a provider.
In Plain English
AT&T owned prepaid
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Our Analysis
Cricket Wireless is a solid choice with a score of 6.0/13, ranking #7 of 13 carriers.
Best For:
Heavy data users and streamersSecurity-conscious users
Key Strengths:
- ✓Affordable plans under $25/mo
- ✓True unlimited data without throttling
- ✓Strong account security with 2FA
- ✓SIM protection against port-out scams
Areas to Watch:
- !Taxes and fees added to advertised price
- !Has experienced data breaches
- !Mixed customer service reviews
Ranked #7 of 13 carriers based on 13 objective criteria including price, security, features, and customer service.
Compared to our #1 pick
Visible scores 4.0 points higher
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