A Quick Look at Cricket® Internet

Cricket is a broadband Internet provider that has gained popularity due to its affordable services. In fact, Cricket boasts that is has the ‘America’s most affordable 3G wireless network.” Another huge selling point is that customers can get wireless Internet plans without locking into a contract.  The company is fairly new in comparison to larger providers and has only been in business for about 10 years. Because of this, the Cricket mobile broadband coverage area doesn’t compare to that of AT&T or Verizon.

Cricket wireless Internet products and services:

Cricket Smartphones:
Cricket sells an extensive variety of cell phones, but their smartphone selection is limited. They offer the BlackBerry Curve, the Sanyo ZIO and a few other models that haven’t gained much national recognition.

USB Modems:
All Cricket USB modems are equipped with 3G mobile broadband. Speeds are significantly slower than 4G, but for customers on a budget it can be a great choice. Cricket also differs from many wireless Internet providers because most plans limit a customer’s Internet usage.

Wireless Hotspots:
The Cricket Crosswave Wi Fi Hotspot was just released. It connects to multiple wireless-ready devices at a time, and has a removable memory slot than can handle up to 32GB. The hotspot allows users to connect from up to 100 meters away if they have an external charger.

More about Cricket broadband Internet:
If you compare Cricket Internet to the competition, it has few selling points other than its affordability. The selection of smartphones is limited and none of Cricket’s wireless modems deliver 4G speed. But for the money-conscious consumer, Cricket broadband Internet could be the right choice. As with all wireless Internet providers, be sure to check coverage and signal strength before purchasing a wireless device.