Cricket cell phone?

[ganandem]

Just wondering if anyone has had any experiences with this company. The plan prices seem very reasonable as I would like to get our 12 year old his first phone. I know that we will need unlimited text for him.

 

[wenrob]

That's the "no plan required" company right? My best friend had that for a whole three months. They tacked on all these random $20 charges, he was was fighting with them every month. He got fed up pretty quick and moved on. I would go over everything with a fine tooth comb and then google about extra "add ons." Personally with a teen who's not experienced with his own cell phone(and could be racking up stuff without realizing it) I'd probably go with one of those go phones or trac phones. Cut and dry, you know what you're getting.

 

[Cricket_Ryan]

Hi Ganandem,

My name is Ryan and I work in partnership with Cricket Wireless.

As of last week, Cricket Wireless introduced their new True Rate Plans which now include Telecom Taxes and Regulatory Recovery Fees. Also, disappearing Fees Cricket will no longer charge for include:

• Activation Fees
• Product Migration Fees
• Hotline (Reinstatement) Fees (applies to existing accounts)
• Reactivation Fees

The only tax you'll notice on your bill will be state sales tax which is mandatory based on your state's taxes.

As always, Nationwide Talk and Text is included in every rate plan! Plans start at just $35/month, the most aggressive Talk and Text plan at $35 of any major carrier.

Please visit mycricket.com to view your coverage area and plan options

Best,
Ryan on behalf of Cricket


Hi Wen,

Sorry to hear about your friends past experience, but with our new true rates, you know every month exactly what your bill will be so there are no more "surprises." Customers may also add additional "bolt-on" packages to their plan at $5 each that could explain an increase in monthly bill.

Best,
Ryan