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 6-Month Unlimited Plan | $20 | Unlimited | None listed | T-Mobile | 6 months upfront | Included |
| Metro by T-Mobile $60 with AutoPay (Best Value) | $55 | Unlimited | 25GB | T-Mobile | Monthly | Included |
Current plan
Its $300 upfront payment works out to $25 per month for unlimited talk, text, and data.
Eligibility is limited to new single-line BYOD customers, taxes are extra, and the full year must be prepaid.
Current plan
The $55 AutoPay price includes taxes and fees, unlimited phone data, 50GB of hotspot use, Mexico and Canada usage, international texting, and bundled entertainment and storage benefits.
The first month costs $60, video is limited to 480p, and the price demands that you value the included hotspot and perks.
Current plan
Its $120 upfront charge works out to $20 per month for unlimited 5G service with taxes and fees included.
The promotional price requires full six-month prepayment, is limited to new bring-your-own-phone customers, and includes no hotspot allowance.
Current plan
Its clearest value is unlimited premium 5G data with 25GB of hotspot use and HD video for $55 with AutoPay.
The first month costs $60, and lower-priced unlimited alternatives may offer better value for users who do not need its extras.
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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