Unlike some wireless providers, Cricket Wireless doesn’t base its plans on voice or texting minutes. Instead, the company offers five monthly, flat-rate plans for individuals. All are prepaid, with unlimited talk and texting and no contracts.
Buy a Phone or Bring Your Own
Cricket Wireless offers phones from major manufacturers like Alcatel, Apple, Nokia, LG, Samsung, and Motorola. Phones are sometimes free if you transfer your existing phone number from another carrier or choose a preowned phone. Otherwise, prices range from $29.99 for two Alcatel models to prices as high as $1,449.99 for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro (512 GB). Rebates are available on some phone models, as well.
Discounts
MOST plans offer Group Save (multiline) discounts or Auto Pay credits. If you have an eligible plan, Auto Pay credit takes $5 off your monthly bill. The Group Save discount cuts $10 to $20 off every line you add to your account, up to a maximum of five lines. Through the multiline discount, the plan is potentially as cheap or cheaper (per person) than the lower-tier data plans. If you require four or five lines, this plan is a better deal than the lower-tier data plan (2 GB). It costs $40 per month for one line and $28 per line per month for four lines.
