Cricket Broadband Review

Check out our review of Cricket Wireless 3G broadband mobile internet:

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We’ve now tested both of Cricket’s modems the UM185C (as seen in the above video) and the A600.  Overall, the mobile internet is perfect for supplemental internet use.  Recently we traveled from San Diego, CA to Las Vegas, NV using Cricket Wireless broadband internet quite successfully at both destinations.  The bottom line is Cricket Internet is perfect for light internet browsing, e-mailing, chatting, social networking, occasional song downloading, youtubing but do not expect to download giant files.  Cricket Internet Speed Tests show that the service is on par with entry level DSL.  These sort of speeds are to be expected for most mobile broadband providers.  If you’re looking for an alternative provider Virgin Mobile provides prepaid broadband to go. (Read Our Full Review & SpeedTest…)

Pros:

• Perfect if you are traveling anywhere Cricket has Broadband Coverage.
• Very Easy to install and use.
• Works perfect for light web browsing, checking e-mail, chatting, social networking, etc.
• Ultra Portable
• PC & Mac Compatible
• No Contracts

Cons:

• 5GB Data Transfer limit before your data connection is throttled.
• Somewhat slow connection (on par with entry-level DSL)

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External Links:

• Our Cricket Internet SpeedTest video
• Another YouTube Review
• YouTube shows you how to connect Cricket Mobile Internet to your Xb0x360 (not recommended)

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Discount Cricket Wireless Offers:

• Unlimited plans starting at $1/day. They offer a Free First Month, Free shipping, and No signed contracts.
• Unlimited 3G Broadband Internet. Starting at $40/month

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Quick Review:

If you are lucky enough to live in one of the 35 US States that MyCricket is currently available then you are in for a treat.  Currently they service over 4.6 million customers across the US.  They are well known for being an “Alternative” wireless provider.  They target customers who usually wouldn’t qualify for service with other major national providers such as AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon.  They offer a great value opposed to other lesser pre-paid wireless options.  A couple criticisms are that they charge full price for phones.  This is attributed to the fact that they don’t require any signed contracts and you can cancel service during any month of your plan.  However, in recent past they have been getting much better about providing affordable phone options.  They regularly offer phones under $50 that include a free months service, free shipping, and no signed contracts.  Another problem in the past was their phone selection.  They offered a very limited number of phones.  This has become much better in the past few months.  They now offer a fairly broad selection of phones with a variety of features.  They also allow for phones from other providers such as Verizon or Sprint to be “Flashed” to their phone service.  Other problems include their service area.  The main coverage map is limited however, they have contracts with national providers to allow for full national service.  One of the biggest benefits Cricket Wireless offers is unlimited international texting to Mexico.  If Cricket Wireless is available in your area for Wireless service or Broadband internet you should certainly check them out! (Read More…)

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Video Reviews:

Cell Phones:

• Cricket MSGM8
• Cricket CAPTR
• Samsung Messager II
• Samsung U340

Broadband Mobile Internet:

• Cricket Broadband Review
• Cricket Broadband Speed Test

External Links:

• Cheap Cricket Cell Phones
• Cricket Wireless Wikipedia
• MyCricket Main Website
• Leap Wireless Wiki

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