Last updated: April 2026
A family of four pays $200–280/month with the major carriers. The same coverage via Cricket, Mint, or Visible costs $80–120/month. That is $960–2,400 per year in savings. The catch: no phone financing and no streaming bundles on MVNO plans.
| Plan | Network | 4-line/month | Annual (4 lines) | Includes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Better Value | T-Mobile | $140 | $1,680 | Netflix Basic, Hulu | Major carrier |
| Verizon Welcome | Verizon | $160 | $1,920 | Disney+ Basic | Major carrier |
| AT&T Unlimited Extra | AT&T | $164 | $1,968 | None | Major carrier |
| Mint Mobile Unlimited | T-Mobile ✓ | $120 | $1,440 | None | Save $240–528/yr vs major carriers |
| Cricket Unlimited ★ Best value | AT&T ✓ | $100 | $1,200 | None | Save $480–768/yr vs major carriers |
| Visible (4 lines) | Verizon ✓ | $100 | $1,200 | None | Save $480–768/yr vs major carriers |
| Boost Unlimited (4 lines) | Multiple | $100 | $1,200 | None | Good promos for new customers |
Prices per month for 4 lines, AutoPay where applicable. Verified April 2026. Always confirm current pricing with the carrier.
T-Mobile includes Netflix Basic ($7/month) + Hulu ($8/month) = $15/month bundle value. Is that worth $40/month more than Cricket?
If you don't currently subscribe to Netflix or Hulu (or use a different tier), the bundle value is $0 and Cricket's $40/month saving stands in full.
AT&T network, in-store support at Cricket locations, $25/line flat pricing.
Compare →35GB premium data per line before deprioritisation. Pay 3–12 months upfront.
Compare →Unlimited on Verizon's towers. Same rural coverage as Verizon. Deprioritised on base plan.
Compare →Netflix + Hulu included. Still $480–$768/year more than MVNOs but streaming bundle offsets some.
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