Cricket may not be the first company that comes to mind when thinking of America’s top wireless carriers. But with affordable plans, amazing phone deals, and coverage for over 99% of Americans, it’s easy to see why Cricket is still such a popular choice.

Unlike most carriers, Cricket also has no overage charges for calls, texts, or data. If your Cricket plan has a data limit and you use up all your data, you can keep browsing without needing to worry about an expensive phone bill at the end of the month. Cricket will slow down your data speeds once you reach your allowance – but they won’t charge you any extra.

Plans

One of the best things about Cricket is how easy it is to find a plan that fits your exact needs. Many wireless carriers only offer one or two data plans, but Cricket has four data plans to choose from in addition to a basic talk & text plan. Their plans are fairly affordable, especially if you have multiple lines. Cricket’s Unlimited Plan gives you four lines of unlimited data for $100/month. That’s just $25/month per line, which beats the average monthly price per line of around $40 for comparable plans at other top wireless carriers.

For one line at Cricket, you can get talk & text only for $25/month, 2GB of high-speed data for $30/month, 5GB of high-speed data for $40/month, unlimited high-speed data for $60/month, or unlimited data with slightly slower speeds for $55/month. All data plans come with unlimited domestic talk & text, and both unlimited data plans include unlimited texts from the U.S. to 38 countries. Unlimited plans also include data access and unlimited calls to and from Mexico, Canada and the U.S.

Plus, since Cricket has no overage charges for calls, texts, or data, you won’t be charged extra for going over your data allowance. So if you’re on the 2GB or 5GB data plan and you exceed your monthly data limit, you won’t be charged any extra fees – your speeds will simply be reduced to 128 Kbps max.

It’s important to note that data speeds on Cricket’s $55 unlimited plan are limited to a maximum of 3 Mbps, with video streaming at SD quality. After 22GB/line/month has been used, speeds may be even slower during times of network congestion. If you’re a heavy streamer, it might be best to opt for their $60 unlimited plan with higher speeds.

Group Save Discounts

Have a family plan? You’re in luck. If you join Cricket with friends and family, you could be eligible for huge discounts on the cost of your monthly service. Cricket’s lower-tier unlimited plan is usually $55/month for a single line, but if you sign up with four lines it costs just $100/month total. That’s a discount of $120, or $30/month per person!

Cricket Protect

Picture this: you’re showing off your brand new smartphone, when all of a sudden – SPLAT. It’s on the floor. You anxiously go to pick it up, and your trepidation quickly turns to horror when you realize it’s completely shattered.

If this sounds all too familiar, Cricket has a solution. For just $7/month, you can add Cricket Protect to your monthly service. Cricket Protect covers your phone from loss, theft, accidental physical or liquid damage, in-warranty exchanges, and out-of-warranty mechanical or electrical malfunction. There is a deductible required that varies from $10-$250 per approved claim, but if you’re the clumsy type it might be worth considering.

Phones

Cricket has a huge selection of phones and accessories to choose from. They also have tons of deals and special offers available for many of their devices, including some of the latest smartphones on the market. Some of their current deals include saving $200 off the full price of a phone, paying just $10/month for one of their most popular phones, and getting a free smartphone when you switch.

If you want to keep your current phone, you can buy a Cricket SIM card for just $9.99.

Sign Up

With no annual contracts, no overage charges, and multiple plans and phones to choose from, Cricket is a great option for anyone looking for affordable wireless service. Join Cricket today and see how much you could save!