Cricket Wireless

Smart Unlimited

Verified tariffEditorial score 3.7/5Last verified Oct 29, 2026

Our editorial score is 3.7 out of 5, based on the real cost over 24 months ($45.00 a month with the activation fee included), the unlimited data it includes, and whether it carries a contract, forced autopay or upfront months. How we score plans

Real monthly price

$45/month

$540 for the first year · $45.00 standard monthly price

  • Unlimited data
  • 1 line
  • AT&T
  • No contract

Is the Smart Unlimited worth it?

On real cost over 24 months, the Cricket Wireless Smart Unlimited ranks 3rd of 12 Cricket Wireless plans we track. 2 plans in the same range work out cheaper once the promotional period ends, the cheapest being the Sensible 10GB at $30.00 a month on average.

What you actually pay

PeriodPromo priceStandard priceActivationTotal costAverage / month
12 months—$45.00 × 12 mo—$540.00$45.00
24 months—$45.00 × 24 mo—$1,080.00$45.00

Plan details

ProviderCricket Wireless
DataUnlimited data
Lines1 line
NetworkAT&T
HotspotNot included
ContractNo contract
Activation feeNone recorded
Taxes & feesNot included — expect a surcharge on the bill
SpeedPrice shown with Auto Pay; $5 more per month without it.
InternationalNot stated by the provider
Data statusVerified tariff

Price history

Every time the recorded price changes, a new line is added. If the price disappears or looks wrong, the plan is pulled from the site and flagged for verification instead of being shown with stale data.

No price record yet for this plan.

How the Smart Unlimited compares with other Cricket Wireless plans

Real cost over 24 months, promotional period and activation fee included, ordered from the cheapest to the most expensive in the Cricket Wireless range. The plan described on this page is highlighted.

PlanDataMonthlyFirst yearAverage / mo over 24 mo
Sensible 10GB10 GB$30$360.00$30.00
Select UnlimitedUnlimited$35$420.00$35.00
Smart Unlimited This planUnlimited$45$540.00$45.00
Supreme UnlimitedUnlimited$55$660.00$55.00
Sensible 10GB — 2 lines10 GB$60$720.00$60.00
Select Unlimited — 2 linesUnlimited$65$780.00$65.00

Showing 6 of 12 published Cricket Wireless plans. See the full Cricket Wireless range.

Other Cricket Wireless plans

Verified tariff

Sensible 10GB

Cricket Wireless · 1 line

  • 10 GB data
  • 1 line
  • AT&T
  • No contract
$30/mo$360first year

$30.00/mo over 24 months ($720.00 total) · No activation fee · taxes extra

Verified tariff

Select Unlimited

Cricket Wireless · 1 line

  • Unlimited data
  • 1 line
  • AT&T
  • No contract
$35/mo$420first year

$35.00/mo over 24 months ($840.00 total) · No activation fee · taxes extra

Verified tariff

Supreme Unlimited

Cricket Wireless · 1 line

  • Unlimited data
  • 1 line
  • AT&T
  • No contract
$55/mo$660first year

$55.00/mo over 24 months ($1,320.00 total) · No activation fee · taxes extra

Alternatives on the AT&T network

These providers buy wholesale access to the same physical network as Cricket Wireless and resell it as MVNOs. Reception is identical; the plan, the data allowance and the price are not.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Cricket Wireless Smart Unlimited cost?
The rate is $45 a month. Including any activation fee, the first 12 months cost $540.00 in total, an average of $45.00 a month.
Is there a contract on the Smart Unlimited?
No. The plan carries no fixed-term commitment.
How much data does the Smart Unlimited include?
Unlimited data, with no hotspot allowance stated. There is no data cap, although speeds may be reduced past a fair-use threshold.
Which network does Cricket Wireless use?
Cricket Wireless runs on the AT&T network. Coverage and speeds are those of AT&T.
Are taxes and fees included in the Smart Unlimited price?
No — the advertised price excludes taxes and fees, so expect a higher figure on the bill. No activation fee is recorded.
Is the Smart Unlimited good value against other Cricket Wireless plans?
On real cost over 24 months it ranks 3rd of 12 Cricket Wireless plans we track. 2 plans in the same range work out cheaper over two years.
How up to date is the Smart Unlimited price?
The tariff was last verified on Oct 29, 2026. When a price can no longer be confirmed, the plan is pulled from the site and flagged for review rather than displayed with a stale figure.

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