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Our takeEditorial$50 taxes-included on AT&T with hotspot and Mexico/Canada. The 480p video cap is real and applies always - not just during congestion.
Cricket Wireless
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Cricket's mid-tier unlimited: $50 taxes-included on AT&T with 15 GB of hotspot, Mexico and Canada coverage, and video that's still capped at 480p.
Best for
Cricket Wireless subscribers who want Unlimited data and hotspot.
LTEUnlimited Data15 GB Hotspot
How many lines?
Data
Unlimited
Hotspot
15 GB
Talk / text
Unlimited
Network
AT&T's network
The verdict, & two little voices
Should you actually get Smart Unlimited?
The editor weighs in — flanked by the optimist on her shoulder and the cynic on the other.
“$50 all-in with 15 GB hotspot, Mexico, Canada, and 100 GB cloud storage: that's a genuinely complete plan.”
“480p video cap is hardwired into every Cricket plan - streaming looks like 2014 on a 2026 screen.”
Pricing for Smart Unlimited
· Group rate; AutoPay $45/mo for line 1Autopay discount
Many carriers offer a discount with autopay + paperless billing. Prices above may already reflect this.
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Our review
The Cricket Smart Unlimited builds the case for Cricket more convincingly than the Select Unlimited below it.
At $50/mo with taxes included, it adds 15 GB of hotspot, talk/text/data in Mexico and Canada, and 100 GB of cloud storage over the $40 Select tier. The price is competitive with other MVNOs on AT&T, and the taxes-included pricing means $50 is the actual bill - not a pre-tax figure. The persistent limitation is video: Cricket caps streaming at 480p regardless of tier.
That's low-definition video on a modern phone screen, and it's worth knowing before buying. Data otherwise runs unlimited with deprioritization behind AT&T postpaid subscribers during congestion.
What we love
- $50 taxes-included - the actual monthly bill
- 15 GB of mobile hotspot included
- Talk, text, and data in Mexico and Canada
- 100 GB cloud storage included
- AT&T network coverage
- No contract
What we don't
- Video capped at 480p (standard definition) regardless of plan tier
- Deprioritized behind AT&T postpaid during congestion
- No international calling beyond Mexico and Canada
- AutoPay single-line only; multi-line rates are flat group pricing
Full features
Talk + text
MinutesUnlimited
MessagesUnlimited
Intl callingMexico & Canada
Data
High-speed dataUnlimited
Hotspot15 GB
Contract
Contract typemonth_to_month
RoamingMexico & Canada
Frequently asked questions about Smart Unlimited
What features does Smart Unlimited include?
5G on AT&T's network, 15 GB of hotspot, talk/text/data in Mexico and Canada, 100 GB cloud storage, international texting to 200+ countries. Taxes included in the $50 price. Multi-line pricing: the carrier's group rates apply at 2-5 lines and are confirmed flat pricing.
How much data, talk, and text does Smart Unlimited include?
Unlimited calls and texts domestically, in Mexico, and in Canada. International texts to 200+ countries included. Data is unlimited with no published high-speed GB cap - deprioritization behind AT&T postpaid customers applies during congestion. Video streams at 480p (standard definition) - this is a hard cap, not a soft speed suggestion.
What is the network speed on Smart Unlimited?
Full 5G and LTE speeds under normal conditions. During tower congestion, Cricket sits behind AT&T's postpaid subscribers in the priority queue - speeds can drop in busy commute areas or dense venues. No specific throttle speed is published. Video streaming is hard-capped at 480p (standard definition), which means 720p/1080p video quality is not available on this plan.
Does Smart Unlimited include mobile hotspot?
15 GB of mobile hotspot included. After 15 GB of hotspot use, speed is reduced - Cricket doesn't publish the exact post-hotspot throttle speed. For laptop-level use - email, basic web browsing, video calls - 15 GB covers several hours of video calling or a full month of lighter laptop tasks. Heavy video streaming via hotspot will exhaust the 15 GB quickly.
What happens if you exceed your data on Smart Unlimited?
No hard data shutoff and no overage fees on the main data plan. Hotspot slows after 15 GB. Phone data continues at reduced speeds during congestion per deprioritization terms but doesn't incur extra charges. No surprises on the bill.
Does Smart Unlimited require a contract?
Month-to-month, no contract, no early termination fee. Activate online to avoid the $25 Cricket store activation fee. Cancel by porting the number out any time.