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
The current $55 AutoPay price includes taxes, unlimited premium 5G, 25GB of hotspot data, 1080p video, Amazon Prime, 100GB of Google One storage, and international texting to more than 210 countries.
It requires AutoPay, costs $65 for the first month, and remains dependent on T-Mobile coverage despite approaching the price of some full-service alternatives.
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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