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Estimates based on publicly available pricing. Actual savings vary. Pricing last verified: September 1, 2026. Verify on cricketwireless.com (opens in new tab).
Three prepaid options with AutoPay pricing shown first. All plans include unlimited talk & text nationwide and no annual contract.
Plan pricing and features last verified: September 1, 2026 — check cricketwireless.com/cell-phone-plans (opens in new tab) for current terms.
$35/mo without AutoPay
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$45/mo without AutoPay
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$60/mo without AutoPay
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Editor’s Pick methodology: chosen for users needing more than 15 GB/mo. Not based on sales volume.
All plans include unlimited talk & text to/from the US. Data speeds are prioritized below AT&T postpaid customers during network congestion. Verify all details on cricketwireless.com (opens in new tab). Pricing last verified September 1, 2026. Taxes and fees are included.
Based on each carrier’s single-line pricing as of September 2026. Verify on carrier websites.
| Feature | Cricket Wireless | Metro by T-Mobile | Boost Mobile | Mint Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | AT&T | T-Mobile | Dish 5G + T-Mobile roaming | T-Mobile |
| Starting price (1 line) | $30/mo | $25/mo | $25/mo | $15/mo |
| Mid-tier plan | $40/mo (15 GB) | $40/mo (15 GB) | $35/mo (12 GB) | $25/mo (15 GB) |
| Unlimited plan | $55/mo | $60/mo | $50/mo | $30/mo (40 GB) |
| Taxes/fees included | Yes | Yes | Yes | No (+est. $3–8/mo) |
| Contract required | No | No | No | No |
| Hotspot on mid plan | 10 GB | 5 GB | 12 GB | 5 GB |
| International (Mexico/Canada) | Unlimited plan only | $5 add-on | $5 add-on | $5 add-on |
| Credit check | No | No | No | No |
| Data priority | Below AT&T postpaid | Below T-Mobile postpaid | Below host network | Below T-Mobile postpaid |
Pricing and features subject to change. Comparison last verified: September 1, 2026. Check each carrier’s website for current offers.
Cricket Wireless runs on AT&T’s network. This tool opens AT&T’s official coverage map in a new tab — WirelessPlanHub does not have access to Cricket or AT&T coverage data.
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You will be directed to AT&T’s official coverage map. Coverage is not guaranteed. Indoor coverage may vary. Data speeds depend on network congestion and signal strength.
This is a third-party guide compiled from publicly available information. For authoritative instructions, use cricketwireless.com (opens in new tab).
Most unlocked phones from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon work on Cricket. Use Cricket’s compatibility checker.
Select a plan based on your data needs. All plans include unlimited talk and text. You can change plans later.
Order online or buy in-store. SIM card availability and pricing varies — check current offers on cricketwireless.com (opens in new tab).
Follow the activation instructions Cricket provides at cricketwireless.com/support/activation (opens in new tab). You can keep your current phone number — it typically takes a few hours. Keep your old service active until activation is complete.
Switching steps are based on publicly available information. Process may vary. Visit cricketwireless.com (opens in new tab) for official instructions.
Yes. Cricket offers free number porting. The process typically takes a few hours but can take up to 24 hours. Keep your current service active until the port is complete to avoid losing your number. Contact Cricket support if you encounter issues — cricketwireless.com/support (opens in new tab).
No contract and no credit check. Plans are prepaid — you pay in advance and can cancel anytime without a fee. If you miss a payment, service is suspended after a grace period. Cricket does not report to credit bureaus.
Cricket uses AT&T’s network. However, Cricket data is deprioritized compared to AT&T postpaid customers — during network congestion, you may experience slower speeds. 5G access is available where AT&T has deployed 5G, on compatible devices.
Yes. Cricket’s advertised plan prices include taxes and regulatory fees. The price you see is the price you pay (with AutoPay discount applied where noted). This differs from some carriers who add taxes and fees on top of the advertised price.
Your data continues at reduced speeds. Cricket does not charge overage fees. On the Core plan (5 GB) and More plan (15 GB), speeds are reduced after your high-speed allowance. On Unlimited, speeds may be reduced after 22 GB during periods of network congestion.
Most unlocked phones and phones from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon are compatible. Phones locked to another carrier must be unlocked first. Check compatibility at cricketwireless.com/byop (opens in new tab).
Yes. On a single account with AutoPay:
• 1 line: full price
• 2 lines: second line is $10 less
• 3 lines: third line is $20 less
• 4+ lines: each additional line is $30 less
All lines share the same plan. Maximum 5 lines per account.
Real-world speeds vary by location and time of day. Cricket does not publish typical deprioritized speeds. On the Unlimited plan, Cricket applies a video-streaming cap by default and may reduce speeds after high-usage thresholds during congestion — see cricketwireless.com/cell-phone-plans/unlimited (opens in new tab) for current terms.
Go directly to Cricket Wireless — the operator of the service — to view current plans, check phone compatibility, and activate.
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