Cricket Wireless Adds 5G Home Internet Service
Cricket joins the club of mobile providers bundling home internet with mobile phone service.
Cricket Wireless has launched a new 5G home internet service that utilizes the same network as its mobile phone services. This new offering aims to simplify the relationship between mobile and home internet by providing unlimited data on AT&T’s 5G network for $60 per month, with Auto Pay required. The service requires the purchase of a $50 Cricket Gateway modem.
When bundled with a wireless line, the cost is $75 for new customers, but existing Cricket Wireless customers can get the home internet service for $45 per month. The Cricket Gateway creates a Wi-Fi network for home devices, offering download speeds up to 300Mbps and upload speeds up to 30Mbps. However, speeds may be reduced for 30 minutes during network congestion.
Cricket emphasizes the absence of an ongoing contract since the Gateway is a one-time purchase, rather than a rented or leased item. The service also includes taxes in the price, avoiding additional fees often charged by other carriers. Cricket's 5G home internet service is currently available.
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