Cricket's rate plans are based on the amount of data usage a customer goes through in a month. Usage is the amount of data transferred from the Internet to the computer. Cricket's rate plans vary from 1GB to 7.5GB.
What is a gigabyte? Byte = the equivalent of one character Kilobyte = 1,000 Bytes Megabyte = 1,000 Kilobytes Gigabyte = 1,000 Megabytes
Find the plan that's right for you. Below are some examples of data usage that can help guide you into the right plan.
Cricket’s mobile data service works with our modems by establishing an Internet connection via Cricket’s 3G network. The wireless modem connects to Cricket’s network much like your cellular phone.
Yes. You can use our high-speed wireless Internet service on as many different computers as you want. After installing the software onto each computer with our traditional modems, plug in the modem, connect via the Connection Manager, and you’ll be online.
If you want to connect to more than one device at the same time, you can with the Cricket Crosswave, which works as a modem and router all in one so that you can connect up to 4 devices at the same time.
Your computer should have a minimum 32 MB memory RAM and minimum 14 MB free hard disk space and USB port-Slot A with our traditional computers. Our Crosswave will work with all devices.
Cricket Broadband Internet service and the Cricket USB wireless modems will work on any desktop and/or laptop computer with a USB port. Cricket Broadband works on Windows 2000, Windows XP and Vista 32 & 64 bit, as well as with certain Mac operating systems. At this time, Cricket Broadband does not support Linux.
Please use the following table to determine compatibility of your Cricket Broadband device:
Our Cricket Crosswave acts as a modem and a router in a single unit. There are a number of routers available that convert a USB modem into a hotspot. Check with the manufacturer for compatibility with Cricket products.
A USB wireless modem is a device that provides Internet access - by connecting to cellular towers, similar to your cellular phone. Cricket Broadband offers several wireless USB modems; all are compact and lightweight, which offers 100% flexibility and mobility to be online at home, at work or at the park. You can access the Internet from anywhere in Cricket Broadband’s coverage area without cords, cables or worry of finding a Wi-Fi hotspot.
