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Cricket Select Unlimited Review

Unlimited data on AT&T's network for $35 with taxes in, and the cheapest way to put a family of four on Cricket at $25 a line.

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

At a Glance

Price
$35/mo with AutoPay, taxes included; $40 first month
Eligibility
New lines only — not available to existing Cricket customers
Network
AT&T 5G and 4G LTE, deprioritized behind AT&T postpaid
Data
Unlimited, deprioritized during congestion
Multi-line
Four lines for $100/mo — $25 per line
Hotspot
Not included; available as a paid add-on
Mexico & Canada
Not included; calls and texts from the US only
International texting
Not included on this tier
Video
SD on cellular
Contract
None; no credit check

How Cricket Select Unlimited Scores

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

Value for money 8.4
Network & speed 7.4
Hotspot & features 5.6
Customer experience 7.2

Pricing: the family tier

$35/mo with AutoPay and taxes included ($40 the first month), which makes it directly comparable to pre-tax MVNO prices around $32. Against Straight Talk Silver at roughly $48–51 effective, it's a clear win on the same class of service.

The real argument is multi-line. Four lines for $100/mo is $25 each with AT&T coverage, in-person support and taxes in — territory usually reserved for online-only carriers. The condition is that these have to be new lines.

What You Get

Unlimited data at $35 with taxes and fees included
Four lines for $100/mo — $25 per line with AT&T coverage and retail support
$5 more than the capped Sensible tier and strictly better than it
Real stores to walk into, unlike the discount MVNOs
No contract, no credit check, and a 14-day tryCricket trial

What You Don't Get

New lines only — existing Cricket customers can't switch onto it
No hotspot included; it's a paid add-on
No Mexico and Canada usage, no international texting, no cloud storage or HBO Max
Deprioritized behind AT&T postpaid and Cricket Supreme during congestion
SD video only, like the rest of the lineup

How Cricket Select Unlimited compares

The in-lineup decision is Select against Smart, and it comes down to hotspot and international.

Feature Select Unlimited Smart Unlimited
Price (AutoPay) $35/mo $45/mo
Data Unlimited Unlimited
Hotspot Paid add-on 15GB included
Mexico & Canada Not included Included
Extras None Cloud storage, HBO Max with Ads
Eligibility New lines only Anyone

Who should choose Cricket Select Unlimited

You're activating two to four new lines and want AT&T coverage cheaply
You want unlimited data with taxes already in the price
You don't tether, or you're happy to buy the hotspot add-on
You want retail support rather than an app-only carrier

Who should skip it

You're already a Cricket customer — this tier is new lines only
You tether regularly; Smart Unlimited includes 15GB for $10 more
You travel to Mexico or Canada, which starts at Smart
You text internationally, which this tier doesn't include
You need data that holds up in crowds — that's Supreme

Final Verdict

The value tier in Cricket's lineup and the one to look at if you're bringing more than one line. Unlimited AT&T-network data at $35 all-in is competitive on its own, and $25/line at four is genuinely strong for a carrier with stores. Two conditions matter: it's new lines only, so existing Cricket customers are shut out, and hotspot costs extra — if you tether, Smart Unlimited at $45 with 15GB included is the honest comparison.

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Frequently asked questions

Can existing Cricket customers get Select Unlimited?

No. Select Unlimited is available on new lines only. Existing customers looking for a cheaper unlimited plan have to consider the multi-month prepay plans, which are also new-line only, or stay on Smart.

Does Cricket Select Unlimited include hotspot?

Not by default. Hotspot is sold as a paid add-on on this tier. Smart Unlimited at $45 includes 15GB and Supreme at $55 includes 50GB.

How much are four lines on Cricket Select Unlimited?

$100/mo total, or $25 per line, with taxes and fees included. That's among the lowest per-line prices available from a carrier with physical stores.

Is Select Unlimited better than Sensible 10GB?

Yes, clearly. It costs $5 more and is unlimited, with no 128 Kbps throttle and no $10-per-gigabyte overage. There's no reading of the two where Sensible wins.

Does Select Unlimited work in Mexico and Canada?

No. Usage there is included on Smart Unlimited and Supreme Unlimited only. Select includes unlimited calls and texts from the US to both countries.

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