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Cricket Smart Unlimited Review

The balanced middle of Cricket's lineup — unlimited AT&T-network data, 15GB hotspot, and full Mexico/Canada roaming for the broad majority of Cricket buyers.

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

At a Glance

Standard price
$50/mo ($45/mo effective with AutoPay from month 2)
Network
AT&T 5G + 4G LTE — deprioritized during congestion
High-speed data
Unlimited (deprioritized; video at 480p)
Hotspot
15GB high-speed, then 128 Kbps
Perks
100GB cloud storage included
International
Full talk/text/data in Mexico & Canada; texting to 200+ countries
Eligibility
All customers — new and existing
Multi-line
4 lines $110/mo ($27.50/line); 5 lines $130 ($26/line)
Taxes & fees
Included — $50 means $50
Retail support
Yes — thousands of Cricket stores

How Cricket Smart Unlimited Scores

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

Value for money 7.2
Network & speed 7.6
Hotspot & features 7.0
Customer experience 7.5

Pricing: The Middle Tier, Priced Like It

Smart runs $50/mo standard with taxes included, or $45/mo effective with the AutoPay credit from month 2.

Multi-line is where it earns its keep: 4 lines for $110/mo ($27.50/line), 5 for $130 ($26/line) — comparable to AT&T Value 2.0 per line but with unlimited high-speed data instead of a 5GB cap.

What You Get

✓Unlimited AT&T-network data with all-in pricing
✓15GB hotspot — a real step up from Select's zero
✓Full Mexico & Canada talk/text/data roaming
✓100GB cloud storage included
✓Open to existing customers (Select is new-only)
✓Strong family math: $27.50/line at 4 lines

What You Don't Get

−Deprioritized below Supreme and AT&T postpaid during congestion
−Video capped at 480p on cellular
−No HBO Max — Supreme only
−Cricket's 12-Month prepay ($25/mo, $300 upfront) is far cheaper for committed single lines
−No Latin America inclusion beyond Mexico/Canada
−Visible Base at $25 all-in undercuts it for non-AT&T loyalists

How Cricket Smart Unlimited compares

The in-family decision: Smart against Supreme, $10/mo apart.

Feature Smart Supreme
Price (AutoPay) $45/mo $55/mo
Priority data No — deprioritized Yes (QCI 8)
Hotspot 15GB 50GB
HBO Max with Ads No Included
Cloud storage 100GB 150GB
4-line total $110/mo $130/mo

Who should choose Cricket Smart Unlimited

✓You're an existing Cricket customer wanting unlimited (Select is new-only)
✓You tether occasionally — 15GB covers light remote work and travel
✓You visit Mexico or Canada — full data roaming included
✓You run 4–5 lines — $26–27.50/line is genuinely competitive
✓You want monthly flexibility, not a $300 annual prepay
✓You rarely hit congestion and don't need Supreme's priority data

Who should skip it

−You're a new customer who never tethers — Select saves $10/mo
−You can prepay a year with your own device — Cricket 12-Month runs $25/mo
−You hit congestion regularly or watch HBO Max — Supreme is worth the $10
−You're not tied to AT&T — Visible Base ($25 all-in) or Mint ($30 annual) cost less

Final Verdict

The default Cricket recommendation for most users: not the cheapest, not the most feature-rich, but the most balanced — unlimited AT&T data, useful hotspot, MX/Canada roaming, and all-in pricing at $45 AutoPay. Upgrade to Supreme if you hit congestion or want HBO Max; drop to the 12-Month prepay if you're a committed single line; look at Visible if AT&T isn't a requirement.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Smart Unlimited really unlimited?

Data never stops, but it's deprioritized — during congestion, AT&T postpaid and Cricket Supreme customers get served first. In routine, non-congested use, performance is essentially identical to postpaid.

What's the difference vs Select Unlimited?

For $10/mo more, Smart adds a 15GB hotspot, full Mexico/Canada data roaming, 100GB cloud storage, and availability to existing customers. Select is new-customers-only with none of those.

Does Smart work in Mexico and Canada?

Yes — unlimited talk, text, AND data roaming in both countries, unlike Select which includes voice/text only.

Are taxes included?

Yes — Cricket's all-in pricing means $50 (or $45 AutoPay) is the complete bill, versus postpaid plans that add 8–15% in taxes and fees.

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