i been using cricket now for a couple months about 7 if i recall. i was on dialup before with worst speeds then you have now. to me cricket was a well worth investment. speeds are not near cable maybe if you have a strong sig speeds would be closer to cable. here is what i get with 2 bars on signal
the modem you have to buy but can there is usually a refund for it and activation fee and you get first month free. if you go thru the website not sure about any call in offers.
but all in all im really happy with it over dialup for both speed price and no overage charges ( i went over 5 gigs watching netflix movies
but i was throttled and not discoed )
hope this helps