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Special Note About Cricket Protect for New York State Residents

New York Customers will have no change to their Cricket Protect1 and Cricket Protect Plus2 plans on February 14, 2025.

New York Customers enrolled in Cricket Protect1 for $8/month receive:

  • Device coverage for loss, theft, physical or liquid damage and out-of-warranty malfunctions
  • Replacements as soon as the next day. Replacement devices may be new or refurbished of the same or a like kind and quality model. Phone color, brand, model and features may be different.3
  • Up to 3 claims within a 12-month period, including $29 deductible cracked screen repair for eligible devices4, with a maximum replacement value of $2,500 per claim.
  • A non-refundable replacement deductible/service fee applies per claim of $10/$40/$75/$130/$250 depending on device
  • 16GB of photo and video storage in myPhotoVault app5.
  • Coverage is optional and auto-renews monthly until canceled. You can cancel your optional coverage at any time by calling 1-800-274-2538, and you will receive a prorated refund of any unearned monthly premium/charges.

New York state customers with Cricket Protect Plus2 for $11/month receive device protection with all the features of Cricket Protect, and the additional benefits listed here:
  • Unlimited Cracked Screen Repairs for eligible devices ($29 deductible).4 
  • Tech support through the myExpert app.5 
  • Unlimited photo and video storage in myPhotoVault app. Video size limits apply.5

For additional details as well as complete terms and conditions, visit asurion.com/cricket.

  Cricket  Protect1 Cricket Protect Plus
Monthly charge per enrolled number $8 $11
Device protection for lost, stolen or damaged device and out-of-warranty malfunctions x x
3 claims per consecutive 12-month period, maximum replacement value of $2,500 per occurrence. x x
$29 deductible Cracked Screen Repair (for eligible devices)4 Up to 3 repairs per consecutive 12 month period
(Counts against 3 claim limit)    
Unlimited
(Does not count against claim limit)
As soon as next-day replacement3 x x
myExpert personalized, interactive tech support5   x
myPhotoVault photo and video storage5 16 GB Unlimited

No, tech support and device protection is specific to each line. Cricket Protect or Cricket Protect Plus must be purchased for each number on the account that would like to enroll.

You can add Cricket Protect or Cricket Protect Plus during the first 45 days after your new Cricket phone activation or upgrade. If you’re already enrolled in Cricket Protect, you can switch to Cricket Protect Plus by visiting a Cricket store or calling Cricket Care at 1-800-CRICKET (274-2538). 

You can add Cricket Protect or Cricket Protect Plus during the first 45 days after your new Cricket phone activation or upgrade. If you’re already enrolled in Cricket Protect, you can switch to Cricket Protect Plus by visiting a Cricket store or calling Cricket Care at 1-800-CRICKET (274-2538). 

You may cancel either plan at any time and receive a prorated credit of your unearned premium/charges. Canceling device protection will result in the loss of coverage, and if applicable, access to tech support. You’ll be able to access your files in myPhotoVault. However, you will not be able to upload new files. If you switch from Cricket Protect Plus to Cricket Protect, you will still be able to access your files in myPhotoVault and upload new files to a 16 GB maximum. If you cancel device protection, you will still be able to access your files in myPhotoVault and upload new files to a 2 GB maximum. If you are currently over the size limit after your plan change you will not be able to add any new files unless you reduce your storage below the eligible limit.

Terms & Conditions 

1Cricket Protect is a combination of Cricket Protect Insurance and Cricket Protect Service Warranty. Cricket Protect Insurance is insurance coverage underwritten by Continental Casualty Company, Chicago, IL, a CNA company (CNA), and administered by Asurion Protection Services, LLC (In Iowa, Lic. #1001002300, in California, Asurion Protection Services Insurance Agency, LLC, CA Lic. #OD63161, in Puerto Rico, Asurion Protection Services of Puerto Rico, Inc.), a licensed agent of CNA. The Cricket Protect Service Warranty is provided by Asurion Warranty Protection Services, LLC, or one of its affiliates. Cricket Protect includes a service contract that is separate and distinct from any product or service warranty which may be provided by the manufacturer, importer, or seller, and does not extend the term of any original product or service warranty that the manufacturer, importer, or seller may have provided.

2Cricket Protect Plus is a combination of Cricket Protect Plus Insurance and Cricket Protect Plus Service Warranty. Cricket Protect Plus Insurance is insurance coverage underwritten by Continental Casualty Company, Chicago, IL, a CNA company (CNA), and administered by Asurion Protection Services, LLC (In Iowa, Lic. #1001002300, in California, Asurion Protection Services Insurance Agency, LLC, CA Lic. #OD63161, in Puerto Rico, Asurion Protection Services of Puerto Rico, Inc.), a licensed agent of CNA. The Cricket Protect Plus Service Warranty is provided by Asurion Warranty Protection Services, LLC, or one of its affiliates. Cricket Protect Plus includes a service contract that is separate and distinct from any product or service warranty which may be provided by the manufacturer, importer, or seller, and does not extend the term of any original product or service warranty that the manufacturer, importer, or seller may have provided.

3Claims fulfilled with a replacement device and approved by 7 p.m. EST. will be shipped and, in most cases, delivered the next day. Deliveries to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands cannot be shipped for next-day delivery

4Select devices are eligible for repair. Visit asurion.com/cricket or call 855-309-8342 to check current eligibility. Repairs are available in select locations, based upon parts and technician availability, and other criteria.  Same-day repair option depends upon claim approval time, parts and technician availability. Repairs are performed by an Asurion-certified technician and come with a 12-month limited warranty. Repairs may use new or refurbished parts; may contain original or nonoriginal manufacturer parts; and may void the manufacturer warranty.

5The myPhotoVault and myExpert apps require a compatible device with Cricket Wireless service. Technical limits may prevent certain features from working on all devices. There may be limitations on the size of each video that can be backed up and secured with the myPhotoVault app. App functionality requires device powered on and connected to the internet. Data charges may apply for app download. Accuracy, availability and timeliness are not guaranteed. A free version of the app with limited features are also available. myPhotoVault, the myExpert app, and other related apps provided by Asurion Mobile Applications, LLC. Only available for devices running iOS 9.0 and up, or Android 5.0 and up. For additional details as well as complete terms and conditions, visit asurion.com/cricket.

 

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