Switching to Cricket is as easy as 1-2-3!

Save $25 per line when you switch to Cricket online

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Don’t worry, you won’t go without phone service during the process.

How to keep your number

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Pick a new phone – or bring your own!

Get a new phone. You can transfer your contacts and data from your current phone.

Or keep your current phone and sign up for Cricket 5G service.

Want to keep your number? No problem.  Whether you’re bringing your phone or getting a new one, Cricket will make it easy for you to transfer your current number. 

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2

Pick the best plan for you!

You can customize your features, such as Mobile Hotspot, Device Protection and Cricket International Calling.

$60per month
Unlimited + 15 GB Mobile Hotspot
$55per month
Unlimited data
$40per month
10 GB high-speed data
$30per month
5 GB high-speed data

All plans include

  • Fast, nationwide 5G*
  • High-speed data access
  • Unlimited talk, text, & picture messages in the U.S.
  • HD Voice & Wi-Fi Calling with compatible phone
  • Cricket Call Defense with compatible phone

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*5G requires a compatible device and is not available everywhere. See our map for 5G coverage. Learn more about 5G access.

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Activate your service

Your purchase comes with free 2-business day shipping, so you can be up and running quickly.

Activate

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Most cell phone numbers can be transferred to Cricket. You'll need to provide your current wireless account information including your account number and account PIN, password. Learn how.

Cricket has a 5G Nationwide network, the latest phones, and a variety of plans with no annual contracts, no overages, and monthly taxes included. With no credit check, we have what you need!

You can check the status of your order and track your shipment information.

Pay over time with Affirm or no credit needed lease-to-own with Progressive. Learn more.

Make sure your eSIM-compatible phone is an unlocked iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, or newer and on Wi-Fi. Then, bring your own phone (BYOD) to a Cricket Retail Store or contact Customer Support at 1-800-CRICKET (274-2538) to activate eSIM. Activate Online.

Have more questions? Check out our Support Page.

5G & 4G LTE coverage with Cricket!

You want to stay connected to friends, family and work? Cricket's got you covered with a reliable cell phone network that covers 99% of Americans.*

*Based on coverage in U.S.

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