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The YouTube video reviews Cricket Wireless and Qriket Wireless as budget mobile carriers in the US. Cricket Wireless operates under AT&T, providing various plans with flexible payment options. However, network prioritization issues may occur in crowded areas. Qriket Wireless offers plans with data options but has concerns like additional charges and setup difficulties. Both services have pros and cons, such as good coverage and fast internet speeds with Cricket Wireless but potential confusion with plan details and setup challenges with Qriket Wireless. The importance of selecting the right plan based on individual needs, understanding usage requirements, and exploring alternatives are emphasized.
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In this segment of the video, the YouTuber reviews Cricket Wireless as a budget mobile carrier in the US. Cricket Wireless operates as an MVNO under AT&T, providing cell services using AT&T towers. The plans include options like 5GB for $30, 10GB for $40, and unlimited plans. Hotspotting is not included in the lower plans but can be added for $10 with the unlimited plan. Cricket Wireless is contractless, offering flexibility in payment. However, there are potential network prioritization issues for users in crowded areas compared to AT&T users.
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In this segment of the video, the comparison between Qriket Wireless and AT&T plans is highlighted. Qriket Wireless offers a $40 plan with 10 gigabytes of data, contrasting with AT&T’s $25 plan with 16 gigabytes but requiring a $300 upfront payment for a year. The importance of knowing one’s data, talk, and text usage to select the best plan is emphasized. Moving on to Qriket Wireless specifics, the process of signing up through their website or app and the option to bring your own phone or purchase one from them is explained. However, there are concerns about additional charges, wait times for customer service, and the need to activate a SIM card even if using an eSIM-capable phone. Despite some frustrations with setup, the customer service was rated as good.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their positive experience with Cricket Wireless service along the U.S. East Coast, highlighting good coverage even in remote areas and fast internet speeds. They mention low data usage with Cricket compared to another provider. The speaker explains the pricing structure of Cricket Wireless, mentioning the additional cost of topping up data if needed. They suggest comparing Cricket’s plans with other MVNOs to find the best fit based on individual data usage needs. The speaker also points out missing features like international roaming with Cricket Wireless and mentions the confusion surrounding plan details and cancellation process with the service.
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In this segment of the video, the reviewer discusses the setup process and experience with Qriket Wireless service. They express satisfaction with the talk, text, and data provided but mention challenges with the outdated website, confusing plans, and lack of tethering. The reviewer suggests that if Qriket Wireless is only used occasionally, the effort, reactivation fees, and setup process may not be worth it. They recommend considering other prepaid plans or MVNOs for easier setup. For long-term use, Qriket Wireless may be worth considering but advise comparing it with AT&T prepaid plans for similar features at a similar price. Finally, they mention that despite the service being good once set up, the initial setup process can be cumbersome.