A current side-by-side comparison using the same verified plan catalog and editorial opinions as our main plan listings.
Reviewed
Cricket is the more practical choice for hotspot-heavy use because Supreme Unlimited includes 50GB of hotspot for $55, while Metro's $60 plan includes 25GB but adds Amazon Prime and Google One. Metro has the lowest promotional price at an effective $20 per month, but that offer requires $120 upfront, a new bring-your-own-phone line, and provides no hotspot; choose between them first by AT&T-versus-T-Mobile coverage, then by whether hotspot or bundled perks matter more.
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| Plan | Price | High-speed data | Hotspot | Network | Billing | Taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket Wireless 12-Month Unlimited | $25 | Unlimited | None listed | AT&T | 12 months upfront | Extra |
| Cricket Wireless Supreme Unlimited | $55 | Unlimited | 50GB | AT&T | Monthly | Included |
| Metro by T-Mobile $40 Period. | $40 | 35GB | None listed | T-Mobile | Monthly | Included |
| Metro by T-Mobile 6-Month Unlimited Plan | $20 | Unlimited | None listed | T-Mobile | 6 months upfront | Included |
| Metro by T-Mobile $60 with AutoPay (Best Value) | $60 | Unlimited | 25GB | T-Mobile | Monthly | Included |
Current plan
A $300 upfront payment delivers unlimited talk, text, and data at a $25 monthly equivalent.
The plan requires a 12-month prepayment, excludes taxes, and is available only to new single-line bring-your-own-device customers.
Current plan
The $55 AutoPay rate includes taxes and fees, unlimited data, 50GB of hotspot use, Mexico and Canada usage, international texting, cloud storage, and HBO Max Basic with Ads.
The first month costs $60, video is limited to 480p, and the price is difficult to justify unless you use its hotspot and bundled extras.
Current SaveOnPhone recommendation
We recommend Metro's $40 Period plan where T-Mobile coverage is reliable locally because its ongoing tax-inclusive pricing reaches $100 total for four unlimited lines, with a 35GB premium-data threshold and no hotspot allowance.
The plan is web-exclusive, has no hotspot, may slow after 35GB, and costs $25 per line to activate or change in a store.
Current plan
Paying $120 upfront delivers six months of unlimited 5G service at an effective $20 per month with taxes and fees included.
The full six-month cost is due in advance, no hotspot is included, and eligibility is restricted to new bring-your-own-phone customers.
Current plan
The tax-inclusive AutoPay price includes unlimited premium 5G data, 25GB of hotspot use, 1080p video, Amazon Prime, 100GB of Google One storage, and international texting to more than 210 countries.
The first month costs $65, AutoPay is required for the advertised rate, and travelers receive international texting rather than included roaming data.
Start with coverage where you use your phone most, then compare the complete bill, high-speed data, hotspot limits, prepayment, taxes, eligibility, and support. SaveOnPhone lists the full market, and payment never determines our recommendations.
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