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The good: Unlimited calling, text messaging.The bad: Does not let all your text messages go through, Cricket sells stripped down - second quality phones.Summary: Text messaging: Though Cricket touts unlimited text messaging, they do not let all go through and you will get this reject message - "Cricket is not participating in this event at this time." What? Thought it was UNLIMITED text messaging, and they're censoring?Phones: I cannot express enough the poor quality of their phones! I have now been through 4 phones in the last 2 years. Right now I have a Kyocera Slider Remix that the ear speaker went out of. I called the repair shop and was told that Cricket has stopped carrying these phones because there's an inherent problem with the main board, so a speaker or cable replacement won't fix it. I am stuck using speakerphone, which cuts out about every other word. Cricket subscribers pay premium price for these crappy phones. Local Service: Boise store personnel absolutely stinks. One woman that's been there for the last couple years is arrogant and rude. There is a constant air of unprofessionalism and the wait is horrendous. Why? Because there are so many phone problems. Reception: Nampa reception is spotty, even 2 miles off the freeway at Garrity.Customer Value: There are absolutely no rewards for continuing to be a Cricket customer. You'd think they would discount phone prices considerably for customer loyalty, especially since other companies are giving these same phones away for free.The only thing that saves this company is their "unlimited calling". I hope another company breaks into their market soon... I will gladly switch.Summary: If you are one that can manage your minutes, you will be much better off going with another carrier and being locked into a 2 year agreement. You will have a free phone, better customer service and be able to get a new phone each year.

The good: I bought my phone and paid $69.99 which includes the first month of service at no charge. They have a $50 instant rebate right now. I ordered the $40 per month plan which includes unlimited local and long distance calls as long as I am within my area. The bad: The only con I see is if you travel a lot and need to use your cell phone while you travel. You can get the $50 per month plan with New service in Any Cricket market which is small but they are expanding so this may not be a problem for much longer.Summary: If you travel you can get All services in any Cricket market for $50 per month so anyone that has Cricket now and travels should be able to upgrade to this New Feature but I would check and make sure the service is in the areas you travel into. The town I live in just got Cricket service last week so they are expanding their service areas. The $40 plan does Not include voice mail, caller id or waiting etc. but I would not use those options anyway. The phone works great so far around town in buildings etc. I really like no contract, no activation fee and unlimited minutes. Since we do not travel much this is perfect for us.

The good: Calling minutes unlimitedThe bad: not many bells and whistles available (limited web, limited pix msg) rural (mountain) service is limitedSummary: I am on my 10th or 11th phone I use them alot I bought the last one for $40 off ebay. I have three phones/numbers I/we spend over 3 hours a month calling out of the country and at least 7-8 hours long distance all included in my three plans my bill is is never more than $150. cell service is great in colorado metro areas. I had Verizon and Tmoble before Cricket kills them with both T-moble and Verizon I was afraid to open the bill I had a couple over $700. and other than rural area coverage the cell sevice is as good with Cricket With Cricket I don't even see the bill it just comes out of my account no mess no fuss and never more than $150.

The good: Unlimited service for one priceThe bad: Poor signal and reception coverage in my areaSummary: I like the service for the price and it is gret for my teenage daughter, but when an important call comes in and I take two steps in the wrong direction the call is easily lost.