Cricket internet for home is now a real product: Cricket 5G Home Internet, a fixed wireless service on the AT&T network that Cricket launched on September 16, 2026.[1] It costs $60 a month with AutoPay, or $45 if you also have a Cricket phone plan, plus a one-time $49.99 gateway purchase.[2]
We are an independent comparison service. We are not Cricket Wireless, we do not sell Cricket service, and we cannot help with a Cricket account; Cricket support handles that. Use the ZIP search for an area-level shortlist, then let the provider check your exact address.
What Cricket 5G Home Internet costs each month
Cricket publishes four prices, depending on two things: whether you have a Cricket phone plan and whether you use AutoPay.[3]
| Your Cricket services | AutoPay | Monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| Any Cricket phone plan | Yes | $45, starting in month two[3] |
| Any Cricket phone plan | No | $50[3] |
| No Cricket phone plan | Yes | $60, starting in month two[3] |
| No Cricket phone plan | No | $65[3] |
The AutoPay credit is $5 and starts in the second month, so the first payment is the higher price.[2] Cricket says taxes are included in the monthly price, and there is no monthly gateway rental, only the $49.99 purchase.[3]
Cricket's broadband label for the internet-only plan shows $65 a month, says that is not an introductory rate, lists no contract and a $0 activation fee.[4] The label also lists a $25 non-compliant return fee in Cricket stores, so ask how returns work before you buy the gateway.[4]
New customers can get home internet and a Cricket phone line for $75 a month after the AutoPay credit; that bundle includes the Sensible 10GB phone plan.[1] Compare it with what you pay for phone service now, not just with the internet price.
Speed, data and network management
Cricket's label lists typical download speeds of 90 to 300 Mbps, typical upload speeds of 8 to 30 Mbps, and typical latency of 30 to 65 milliseconds.[4] Data is unlimited, but Cricket may slow speeds when the network is busy.[2]
In rare cases, if your use is adding to congestion, Cricket says it will greatly reduce your speed for at least 30 minutes.[2] That matters most for homes that download large games or upload video in the evening. Treat the speed range as typical results, not a promise for your address.
Who can sign up, and where
Cricket says availability varies by location; you check your address online or at a participating Cricket store.[1] The internet-only plan page is marked in-store only, and Cricket's own guide sends you to a store to sign up.[4][3]
Three rules to know before you go:
- No credit check: Cricket's home internet page lists no credit checks.[4] Confirm that for your order at the counter.
- No annual contract: Cricket says the service has no annual contract.[1]
- One address: The gateway is meant for your approved service address. If you move, Cricket says to check whether the new address is eligible before using the gateway there.[2]
That last rule means Cricket 5G Home is not a travel or RV product. For a trip, a phone hotspot is the right Cricket tool.
Cricket home internet or a Cricket hotspot?
Cricket also sells phone plans with hotspot data and data-only plans.[5] They suit different needs:
| Your situation | Better Cricket fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A household sharing Wi-Fi at one address | 5G Home Internet | Unlimited data through a home gateway[2] |
| One person who needs a laptop online away from home | Phone plan with hotspot | Supreme Unlimited includes 50 GB of hotspot data; Smart Unlimited includes 15 GB[5] |
| A tablet or hotspot device only | Simply Data plan | 20 GB for $35, 100 GB for $55 or 150 GB for $90[5] |
On phone plans, hotspot speed drops to about 128 Kbps after the hotspot allowance for the rest of the bill cycle.[5] That is why a hotspot rarely replaces a home connection for a family. Our hotspot vs home internet guide explains the trade-offs.
Setup test for your first two weeks
Cricket says setup takes under 15 minutes with the myCricket Internet app, with no technician or tools.[2] Keep the gateway where the app recommends; Cricket says performance depends on placement and network conditions.[3]
Then run your own test before you cancel your old service:
- Run a speed test in the room with the gateway and in your farthest room.
- Repeat on a weekday evening, when the network is likely busiest.
- Hold a video call and stream TV at the same time.
- Compare your results with the label's typical range.[4]
- If results fall short, ask the store about returns while you still can.
For how cellular home internet differs from cable or fiber, read our 5G home internet guide. If Cricket is not available at your address, our AT&T prepaid internet guide covers other options on the AT&T network.
Compare home internet at your address
Our phone line compares and orders new service; it is not Cricket support. Ask the agent to compare Cricket's price with the other services listed for your address, including the full first-month cost with the gateway.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cricket offer home internet?
Yes. Cricket launched Cricket 5G Home Internet on September 16, 2026, as a fixed wireless service on the AT&T network.[1]
Does Cricket Wireless offer home internet without a phone plan?
Yes. Without a Cricket phone plan, the price is $60 a month with AutoPay from month two, or $65 without AutoPay.[3]
Can I take Cricket home internet on a trip?
No. Cricket designs the service for your approved service address and asks movers to check eligibility first.[2]
Sources
- Cricket Wireless Launches 5G Home Internet on the AT&T Network. Cricket Wireless, Cricket Wireless Launches Fast, Reliable 5G Home Internet on the AT&T Network, accessed October 25, 2026. Launch date, contract terms, bundle price and availability. ↩
- Cricket 5G Home Internet plans. Cricket Wireless, Cricket 5G Home Internet plans, accessed October 25, 2026. Prices, AutoPay credit, gateway cost, network management, setup and moving rules. ↩
- Introducing Cricket 5G Home Internet. Cricket Wireless, Introducing Cricket 5G Home Internet, accessed October 25, 2026. Four-price table, taxes, gateway purchase, placement and store signup. ↩
- Cricket 5G Home Internet broadband facts. Cricket Wireless, 5G Home Internet broadband facts, accessed October 25, 2026. Label price, fees, typical speeds, in-store and credit-check statements. ↩
- Cricket Rate Plan Info. Cricket Wireless, Rate Plan Info, accessed October 25, 2026. Hotspot allowances, slowed hotspot speed and data-only plan prices. ↩
Written with AI assistance and checked against the sources listed; our data from FCC/Census as dated. FCC data as of December 30, 2025; Census ACS 5-year 2020-2024. Editorial policy