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Cricket 3-Month Unlimited Review

Unlimited AT&T-network data for fifteen dollars a month, if you pay $45 up front, bring your own phone and open a new single line.

JG Reviewed by Jean Gilles · Prices re-verified July 30, 2026 · How we rank

At a Glance

Price
$45 total for three months — $15/mo, taxes included
Eligibility
New single-line accounts only, bring your own phone
Network
AT&T 5G and 4G LTE, deprioritized behind AT&T postpaid
Data
Unlimited, deprioritized during congestion
Hotspot
Not included
Mexico & Canada
Not included
Payment
Full term prepaid up front
Video
SD on cellular
Contract
None; no credit check

How Cricket 3-Month Unlimited Scores

We scored Cricket 3-Month Unlimited against the same four pillars we use for every plan. Here’s how it broke down.

Value for money 9.2
Network & speed 7.4
Hotspot & features 4.5
Customer experience 7.2

Pricing: the cheapest quarter on AT&T

$45 buys three months — $15/mo with taxes included. On AT&T's network, at that price, with unlimited data, nothing else comes close short of the 12-month plan.

Treat it as a term, not a rate. When the three months end you're choosing between renewing, moving to 12-Month Unlimited at $25/mo or stepping onto a monthly tier at $35–55. Budget for that decision rather than assuming $15 continues.

What You Get

$15/mo for unlimited data on AT&T's network, taxes included
Cheaper than nearly anything on AT&T without a year-long commitment
A genuinely low-risk way to test Cricket coverage for a full quarter
No contract and no credit check despite the prepayment
Retail support available while you're on it

What You Don't Get

New single-line accounts only — no families, no existing customers
Bring your own phone; no device deals on this plan
No hotspot at all
No Mexico and Canada usage or international texting
$45 up front, and the rate doesn't continue at $15 afterwards

How Cricket 3-Month Unlimited compares

The two prepay terms are the same plan at different commitments.

Feature 3-Month Unlimited 12-Month Unlimited
Monthly rate $15/mo $25/mo
Paid up front $45 $300
Term 3 months 12 months
Hotspot None None
Eligibility New single line, BYOD New single line, BYOD
Best for Testing or a temporary line A year on AT&T at the lowest rate

Who should choose Cricket 3-Month Unlimited

You want to test AT&T coverage for longer than a 14-day trial allows
You need a temporary line for a few months
You have an unlocked phone and want the lowest unlimited price on AT&T
You can pay $45 in one go

Who should skip it

You're an existing Cricket customer or need more than one line
You tether — there's no hotspot on either prepay plan
You want a phone deal, which requires a monthly tier
You'd rather pay monthly than prepay a term
You travel to Mexico or Canada

Final Verdict

The best short-term deal on AT&T's network and the smartest way to try Cricket properly — three months of unlimited data for $45, with taxes in. The conditions are real: new single line, your own phone, and no hotspot. But at $15/mo you're risking little, and if coverage holds up the 12-month plan at $25/mo is waiting. For anyone who needs a temporary line — a trip, a contract job, a second number — this is the plan.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is Cricket's 3-month plan?

$45 total for three months of unlimited data, which works out to $15/mo with taxes and fees included. It requires a new single-line account and your own compatible phone.

What happens after the three months?

The $15 rate doesn't continue. You renew, switch to 12-Month Unlimited at $25/mo, or move onto a monthly tier starting at $35 for Select Unlimited.

Does the 3-month plan include hotspot?

No. Neither multi-month prepay plan includes mobile hotspot. Hotspot starts at Smart Unlimited, which has 15GB.

Can existing Cricket customers buy it?

No. Both prepay plans are restricted to new single-line accounts with a bring-your-own device.

Is it better than the tryCricket free trial?

They do different jobs. tryCricket gives you 14 days on Cricket's network for free without touching your current service; this gives you three months of real service with your own number for $45.

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