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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.

Reviewed by Jean Gilles·How we rank
8.0 OUR SCORE Cricket Wireless

At a Glance

Price$45 total for three months: $15/mo, taxes included
EligibilityNew single-line accounts only, bring your own phone
NetworkAT&T 5G and 4G LTE, deprioritized behind AT&T postpaid
DataUnlimited, deprioritized during congestion
HotspotUnlimited at max 3G speeds: no high-speed allowance
Mexico & CanadaNot included
PaymentFull term prepaid up front
VideoSD on cellular
ContractNone; no credit check

Our Score

Value for money9.2
Network & speed7.4
Hotspot & features4.5
Customer experience7.2

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, and What You Don't

What we like
✓$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
Where it has limits
✕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

3-Month Unlimited vs. 12-Month Unlimited

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

Feature3-Month Unlimited12-Month Unlimited
Monthly rate$15/mo$25/mo
Paid up front$45$300
Term3 months12 months
HotspotNoneNone
EligibilityNew single line, BYODNew single line, BYOD
Best forTesting or a temporary lineA year on AT&T at the lowest rate

Choose it if

✓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

Skip it if

✕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

8.0/10 · Cricket 3-Month Unlimited

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.

Consider instead: Cricket Smart Unlimited. If you need hotspot, Mexico and Canada usage or a plan you can keep past a term, Smart Unlimited at $45/mo is the tier to compare against.

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.

Sources
  1. Cricket Wireless plan page and price label
  2. Our scoring method: How we rank

Prices change often; confirm with the carrier before you order.

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8.0/10 · $15/mo
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