#cricket wireless

They use Verizon and US Cellular towers, both, which is nice because it means coverage is strong even in rural areas. Data is high speed and cheap as fuck. We have 2 lines of unlimited data for $60/month, and that includes hotspot and tethering.

But more importantly, their billing system is about the least predatory thing I can conceive of. I'm never surprised by a bill; I get to pick my own due date and they give me text message alerts in advance of it.

I'm never given an undisclosed fee. If I somehow use all my high speed data and have to be throttled (a phenonmenon I've never actually hit because the throttle cap is insanely high), instead of auto charging me, it prompts me, and lets me continue on slower speed until my bill.

If you're going to be late on your bill, they have a deferral program you just call in for. You can pay using every conceivable method, including cash and check and cardboard refill cards from the pharmacy.

Need more help? The website kind of sucks ass, but the phone, chat, and in-store support are GREAT. Very generous hours: 9 to 9, 6 days a week, closed on sunday.

It's all very nice.

If you're looking for a new phone provider, hit up Cricket. They've got the goods!!!