Cricket Crosswave WiFi Hotspot

The Cricket Crosswave WiFi Hotspot ($99.99 direct) is an inexpensive cellular modem for connecting multiple devices to Cricket's wireless network.

Cricket covers about a third of the nation with somewhat slow, but reliable 3G. For cellular modems, Cricket offers 2.5GB/month for $45, 5GB for $55, and 7.5GB for $65 with no contract. If you go over the max, Cricket won't cut you off, but will throttle your speeds significantly until the next month starts.

Made by Huawei, the Crosswave is an 802.11b/g device that creates an instant mobile hotspot for up to four different devices. It can also be connected directly to your desktop or laptop via USB. There's a microSD card slot that accepts cards up to 32GB, and battery life is rated at three hours of active use or 90 hours of standby. The Crosswave can be used in all Cricket broadband coverage areas and can be used to send and receive text messages.?

Cricket's 3G network works on the 850-, 1,900-, and 1,700-MHz bands, depending upon your location. It covers many major cities, including Chicago, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, and San Diego, as well as some smaller cities such as Arizona, Kansas, Tucson, and Wichita. Cricket's 3G does not cover New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or anywhere in New England or Florida, however. Make sure to check the coverage maps at?http://www.mycricket.com/coverage/maps/wireless before buying in.

At $45 per month for 2.5GB, the Cricket Crosswave looks like an affordable way to multiple devices online, provided you're in a covered city and looking for a no-contract option. Otherwise, monthly plans with the major carriers will offer your faster speeds and greater coverage, at prices that typically start around $50 for 5GB per month.

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