Setting Up Your Mobile Hotspot with Cricket Wireless
You’ve added the Mobile Hotspot feature to your Cricket Wireless plan, and now it’s time to put it to good use! If you haven’t added the Mobile Hotspot feature yet, make sure you have an eligible phone and rate plan. To learn more about the Mobile Hotspot, visit Cricket’s official support page.
Finding the Mobile Hotspot Setting on Your Cricket Device
Turning on your Mobile Hotspot is straightforward, but it can vary a bit depending on your device’s operating system and brand. You might see it listed as:
- Mobile Hotspot
- Personal Hotspot
- Tethering
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Internet Sharing
Look for this option in your phone’s settings, and you’ll be ready to get started in no time!
Managing Your Mobile Hotspot Settings with Cricket Wireless
With Cricket, you have the flexibility to manage your Mobile Hotspot settings to make your online experience smoother. Here are some tips:
- Control Connections: You can manage how many devices can connect to your Hotspot. Keep in mind, the more devices you tether, the more data you’ll use!
- Secure Your Connection: Set a personalized password to keep your Mobile Hotspot secure from unwanted access.
- Automatic Shutdown: Some devices allow you to determine how long your Hotspot can be inactive before it turns off automatically.
All these settings can help you get the most out of your Cricket Hotspot feature!
Understanding Costs and Data Usage for Cricket’s Mobile Hotspot
The Mobile Hotspot feature is available for just $10/month on eligible plans. That said, every device you connect will consume high-speed data from your Cricket data allowance, unless you’re connected to Wi-Fi. Remember, using your Hotspot data adds to your regular mobile data usage.
For those on Cricket’s Unlimited plans, Hotspot data is capped at 10 GB each month. Once you hit that limit, speeds will be reduced to a maximum of 128 Kbps for the rest of your billing cycle. That can feel like a crawl, so it’s wise to check your usage regularly. You can do this online or through the myCricket app on your mobile phone.
Cricket also offers the option to add 1GB of high-speed data for just $10 if you find yourself needing a bit more. Just keep in mind that any add-on data purchased during your billing cycle must be used before the cycle ends, as they do not carry over (no refunds or proration).
So, if you’re like Jane who added 10 GB of data on May 10th with a cycle that ends on May 15th, she only has 5 days to use that data before it expires. Plan wisely!
Need More Help with Your Mobile Hotspot?
If you encounter any issues or need assistance, Cricket has you covered. Check out these helpful links:
If you still can’t find what you need, reach out to Cricket through their Contact Us page or chat with them live!
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