Cricket unveils four surprisingly competitive new plans

Cricket Wireless, the AT&T-owned budget carrier that’s often overlooked in the buzz around prepaid plans, is making waves today with four brand-new offerings. Starting at just $30 per month, these fresh plans could make you rethink your next wireless bill — especially if you’ve got a family to manage, or you’re simply trying to stretch every dollar.

Straightforward deals, no taxes or fees

A lot to chirp about, not much to pay

Cricket may not be the flashiest carrier. But in a prepaid landscape where value matters more than gimmicks, Cricket’s consistency, included taxes and fees, and access to AT&T’s strong LTE and expanding 5G network put it in a solid position. With these new plans, Cricket isn’t just playing catch-up — it’s putting pressure on rivals like Metro by T-Mobile and Boost Mobile.

Here’s the new lineup:

• Sensible 10GB Plan ($30/mo with AutoPay): A no-fuss option for light users who want reliable talk, text, and a modest 10GB of high-speed data. This is the definition of “just enough” without overpaying.
• Select Unlimited Plan ($35/mo with AutoPay): Unlimited everything, plus calling and texting to Mexico and Canada. It’s a sweet spot for single-line users or families who need basic unlimited coverage with a little international flexibility baked in.
• Smart Unlimited Plan ($45/mo with AutoPay): Cricket ups the ante here with 15GB of mobile hotspot data, 100GB of cloud storage, and international texting to over 200 countries. It’s ideal for users juggling school, remote work, or travel—without jumping to the top-tier plan.
• Supreme Unlimited Plan ($55/mo with AutoPay): This is the Cadillac of Cricket plans. You get a full 50GB of hotspot data, 150GB of cloud storage, and even an ad-supported Max subscription. That’s a lot of perks for less than most major-carrier basic unlimited plans.

Families should take note: Cricket’s multi-line discounts and tendency to include perks on upper-tier plans make it a wallet-friendly powerhouse. Plus, with international add-ons starting at just $10, global connectivity is more accessible than ever. Need to keep grandma in Mexico or a cousin in France in the loop? Cricket’s got you covered.

And let’s not forget that taxes and fees are baked into every monthly rate. What you see is what you pay, no nasty surprises at checkout. No contracts. No overages. Just straightforward service with benefits that scale. In a prepaid world full of compromises, Cricket Wireless looks like it’s doing a pretty good job delivering dependable, worthwhile service without the frustrations of a lot of its competitors.