At a Glance
Our Score
Pricing: $300 for the year, and nothing else to pay
$300 buys twelve months: $25/mo with taxes and fees included. Against Smart Unlimited at $45/mo that's a saving of $240 over the year for the same unlimited AT&T-network data, minus the hotspot and international extras.
The cost is flexibility and cash. You're paying a year up front, you can't bring an existing Cricket line, and you need your own phone. Test with tryCricket's 14 days or the 3-month plan first rather than committing $300 to unverified coverage.
What You Get, and What You Don't
12-Month Unlimited vs. Smart Unlimited
The comparison that shows what prepaying actually buys you.
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Final Verdict
The cheapest unlimited plan on AT&T's network, and a genuinely good one if you fit the conditions: $25/mo all-in for a year, with taxes included and no promotional step-up at the end. What you give up is hotspot, Mexico and Canada usage, multi-line eligibility and $300 of cash flow. Verify coverage before you commit: the 14-day tryCricket trial or the $45 three-month plan exist precisely so you don't have to gamble the year.
Consider instead: Cricket Smart Unlimited. Smart Unlimited costs $240 more across a year but adds a 15GB hotspot, Mexico and Canada usage and month-to-month freedom, and it's available to existing customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Cricket's 12-month plan?
$300 for twelve months of unlimited data: $25/mo with taxes and fees included. It requires a new single-line account and a bring-your-own device.
Is it really the cheapest unlimited plan on AT&T?
On AT&T's own network, yes among the options we track: $25/mo all-in beats Cricket's monthly tiers and AT&T Prepaid outright. Cheaper unlimited plans exist on other networks, such as Visible at $25 on Verizon.
Does the 12-month plan include hotspot?
No. Neither prepay term includes hotspot. If you tether, Smart Unlimited includes 15GB and Supreme includes 50GB.
What happens at the end of the twelve months?
You choose again: renew the term, or move onto a monthly tier. Cricket doesn't roll you onto a higher promotional rate, but the $25 price is tied to buying another term.
Can I add lines later?
Not on this plan. It's a new single-line product. Families should look at Select Unlimited, which runs four lines for $100/mo.
- Cricket Wireless plan page and price label, checked Oct 25, 2026
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