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Cricket Communications is part of the Nasdaq traded Leap Wireless International, Inc., a telecom company based in San Diego, CA. Cricket was founded in 1999 and provides prepaid wireless service in select US markets in the following states: AZ, AR, CA, CO, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, MS, MO, NE, NV, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, WV

Cricket uses an all digital CDMA network.

In a few words we can say that the Cricket offerings are clearly explained on their website and only include useful, no nonsense features.

Service highlights

» Starting at $30/month

Cricket has a wide range of prepaid plans starting at $30/month for unlimited local calls. The most expensive plan costs $60/month and it includes unlimited long distance to all of US and Canada, plus unlimited mobile web and many other options.

» Broadband Internet

Cricket offers a $40/month unlimited broadband prepaid plan.

» Free texting to Mexico

One interesting feature included with some Cricket plans.

» Fees

There is a $15 Activation Fee when you first sign up for this service.

» Coverage

Cricket covers certain areas in 25 US states (see above).