From collecting food donations to providing hygiene kits to teens, Cricket Wireless continues to support local communities.

Cricket Wireless shares ways to make this Halloween festive and fun from the comfort of your home.

Cricket Wireless is giving you more reasons to expand your friend list. Learn how to earn up to $250 a year in account credits.

Cricket celebrates National Customer Service Week by working hard to deliver great service and deliver exceptional experiences.

Here are some tips to help prepare for Hurricane Delta as it makes landfall today.

Cricket announcing it has teamed up with Rock the Vote to launch a voter registration campaign to help employees and consumers register to vote.

Cricket Cares donated school supplies, activity kits and gave back-to-school haircuts in local communities across the country.

Cricket Wireless will extend payment due dates to September 18th for customers in affected areas.

In honor of National Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 13th Cricket has some great tips for connecting during COVID-19. Learn more.

To keep customers connected, affected customers will receive a notification of payment due dates being extended through 8/29.

Find out how Cricket Wireless is preparing for the Gulf Coast’s tropical storms with disaster response equipment and more.

Throughout July, Cricket Nation has been helping to bring smiles and support to local communities across the nation.

In recognition of National Cell Phone Courtesy Month, Cricket offers a few in-home wireless etiquette tips for families to consider.

Cricket and its authorized retailers teamed up in 18 markets host food drives and surprise graduation celebrations.

Cricket offers tips on how to host a virtual family reunion so you can stay connected with your loved ones.

Cricket offers customers ways to make flexible payments and save on their monthly bill that they might not expect.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Cricket is encouraging employees to take the Stamp Out Stigma pledge to help those dealing with mental illness.

A Cricket authorized retailer provides masks for Memphis employees, customers, and first responders.

Sesame Workshop offers parents tips to help children cope with missing their friends.

Sheltering in place has led to new activities and interests from many of us, including our president, John Dwyer.

Cricket authorized retailers are taking care of their communities by providing groceries for those in need.

Small acts of kindness from Cricket Authorized Retailers bring joy to their communities

John Dwyer shares the ways Cricket is still delivering high quality customer service while still following public health guidelines.

Cricket’s network continues to offer customers the same reliable connectivity during the COVID-19.

Cricket Nation continues to bring smiles to our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic

Here are some tips to protect yourself from fraudsters looking to take advantage of the pandemic.

Cricket offers digital resources to maintain healthy human connections with Khan Academy, Caribu.

Cricket is working around the clock to keep our communities healthy and connected

Our Cricket team was named the Sales Operations Team of the Year at the 2020 Stevie Awards gala in recognition of our innovative Velocity Initiative.

For the second year in a row, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has recognized Cricket Wireless as one of Atlanta's Top Workplaces!

Cricket’s Social Platform #HearMeOut Celebrates One Year with New Anthem

Cricket Wireless and WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston brought smiles and dinners to 150 families in Chicago for Thanksgiving.

Charlotte and Ric Flair visited 15-month-old NICU patient at Atlanta Ronald McDonald House. Check out the video highlights from this special afternoon.

Network Preparations for Tropical Storm Dorian Tropical Storm Dorian is expected to make landfall shortly, and we’re ready with our disaster response equipment and personnel on standby. We’re...

From our new device protection plans to awesome device deals to a referral program that allows customers and their friends to earn extra credit, Cricket is determined to make the end-of-summer...

Cricket joined the celebration at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans – one of the year’s biggest events dedicated to celebrate African American women, music and culture. This year...

Today is June 21, the first day of summer and the unofficial start of summer travel.

Cricket Wireless was a Gold Stevie award winner at last week’s American Business Awards (ABA) gala. Our “Four for the Holidays” campaign received the top spot for Marketing Campaign of the Year.

May is National Military Appreciation Month. It’s a designated time to recognize and honor U.S. Service Members. This year, Cricket Wireless wants to shine the spotlight on a special group of...

Like you, Cricket appreciates Moms. Check out our new campaign that celebrates the matriarch of the family and encourages those of us that still can to thank Mom!

Financial Expert Deborah Owens provides a few tips to help you stay the course and make this the year that you get financially fit.

Cricket Wireless is celebrating our 20th birthday by saying ‘thank you’ and giving back to the communities that have given us so many reasons to smile since 1999. Headquartered in Atlanta,...

This year, Cricket is celebrating two decades in prepaid wireless. In honor of our 20th birthday, check out some of the things that have made us a brand to love since 1999.

On March 17, 1999, Cricket Wireless opened its very first store in Chattanooga, TN. Humble beginnings for a brand that now has more than 10 million customers... 

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are celebrating the women of Cricket Nation and the women that inspire them. Check out who some of our wonderful leaders look to for inspiration!

Cricket Wireless is one of the best workplaces in Atlanta.

Hear us out! This month, we’re amplifying the stories and voices of our communities with #HearMeOut. Designed to raise up our under-represented communities, #HearMeOut is a platform for artists...

Black History Month is a time to celebrate and honor people of black heritage, particularly those who have made a significant impact on the world as we know it.

Cricket Wireless has revolutionized the prepaid industry for nearly two decades. This year, we reached one of our biggest milestones yet – growing our subscriber base to 10 million strong! Take a look back at some of our other proudest moments.

Cricket Wireless is celebrating a major milestone! 10 million happy subscribers. Cricket celebrated the 9 million mark last year, and since coming together in 2017 with AT&T PREPAID, the combined...

Guest article written by Dantes Rameau, the Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Atlanta Music Project. For the Atlanta Music Project (AMP), October 26, 2018 is a day that our students, parents,...

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

During the WWE SummerSlam weekend, Cricket Wireless and WWE teamed up with the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club (B&G Club) of Bronx, New York, to hold a “Be a STAR” anti-bullying rally that featured...

We recently teamed up with one of Atlanta's most beloved music venues to bring some Cricket flair to the Atlanta skyline! As the official wireless sponsor of the Tabernacle, you can find Cricket...

In honor of Mother’s Day, last week we called out to all fans and followers on social media to share their most hilarious, heartwarming and truly OMG mom stories through pictures and videos, and...

By George Cleveland One of the most inspiring things about working at Cricket is our employees’ dedication to volunteering to help strengthen the communities where they live and work. National...

Did you see Cricket on The Talk last month? On March 8, we did one of the things we are best known for – bringing smiles! Cricket brought smiles to The Talk’s television studio with a little...

By Louis Barajas As a father of millennials, I’m very aware of the generation’s unfair reputation of being entitled. But I’d argue that millennials are possibly more money conscious than...

By Laura Poffenberger As a mother, I think a lot about how we talk to kids about their talents. We tell kids that they are gifted at something in the hopes that it will bolster their self-esteem, maybe encourage them to develop that natural talent. That’s a good thing, right?

In February, WWE Superstar AJ Styles visited Luke Air Force base in Arizona for an exclusive appearance hosted by Cricket. During this special visit with active and retired military personnel and...

By Suzie Nicoletti Fear. It’s one of the most common ailments keeping women from getting where they want to be. Fear of being wrong, fear of failure, fear of sharing a point of view, fear of...

By Elizabeth Swann This Women’s History Month we will feature a few of Cricket’s great women leaders who will share their insights and advice for young women. Men and women differ...

Some women make us smile, while others make us laugh. This Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating funny women everywhere...

The final installment of Cricket's "I AM Black History" video series features Derreck Kayongo, CEO of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and a 2011 CNN Top Ten Hero. The interview,...

In our latest I AM video celebrating Black History Month, VP of Channel Operations George Cleveland chats with Lorraine Johnson, associate publisher of the Atlanta Daily World and regional...

Our customers are always #WINNING, but doing good for others can make us all feel like real winners. Check out what happens when these unsuspecting pedestrians are given the choice between winning...

Distinctive and friendly, our Cricket characters have been “brand ambassadors” since 2014. Thanks in large part to them, more of you out there recognize Cricket over other prepaid wireless...

Our I AM video series in February features some of our incredible employees and community members sharing stories about how they honor Black History Month. The first video features our head of...

Music is more than just beats and lyrics—it’s inspiration! Our Sounds of Celebration program this month highlights music’s powerful ability to unite people from diverse backgrounds, while...

A little more than a year ago, I added a few things to my body – a pacemaker, new aorta, and aortic valve and root. These new additions resulted from discovering that I had an...

Our community managers have one of the toughest jobs in the company. While we’re all here to serve you, they do so in a public forum, providing support and answering questions through our social...

Mentorship is a gift that is just as fulfilling to get as to give. It’s an opportunity to grow for both the mentor and mentee. When mentoring, I try not to provide quick and easy...

Do you live a busy, on-the-go lifestyle and need a simple and affordable, yet versatile smartphone to help you stay connected? If so, the Alcatel VERSO is perfect for you. At just $29.99*, the...

In August, residents of Baltimore, Detroit, Miami, Minneapolis and Seattle voted for their favorite community projects to receive a donation from Cricket Cares to revitalize local neighborhoods...

More and more people are finding the thought of parting with $1,000 for a new smartphone may not be the best way to spend their hard earned dollar.

Cyber Monday 2017 at Cricket means online savings throughout the holiday season! Starting Cyber Monday, November 27 – and going through January 13 or as long as supplies last – use the promo...

When Cricket Cares learned that often phones of survivors of sexual assault are often lost, stolen during the altercation or kept as evidence...

We’ve got you covered on the best smartphones this holiday season, but you don’t have to wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday to start shopping. If you’re looking to switch to a simple,...

Looking for a way to stay connected with friends and family in Mexico this holiday season without breaking the bank? Check out Cricket’s great new deals that make Mexico calling plans more...

Are you looking for an affordable device that allows you to stream movies and music or multitask effortlessly? If so, the new ZTE Blade X is the smartphone for you, and it’s available today...

One of Chayanne’s most recognizable features is his wide, honest smile, and our purpose is to provide a simple, easy choice that keeps all our customers smiling. In our latest advertising spot,...

There is power in numbers, and together we can stop bullying. In August, we teamed up with WWE and Junior Achievement of New York to host a special Cricket Cares anti-bullying summit (held in...

Bookmark this page for the latest service updates due to Hurricane Nate.

In honor of Customer Service Week (this week), this week’s edition of “Meet the Cricket Nation” (profiles of the people behind Cricket Wireless dedicated to giving you something to smile...

Every year, the 1st week in October (this year, October 2-6) is recognized as Customer Service Week (#customerserviceweek), an international celebration of the importance of customer service and...

Hispanic Heritage Month is well underway, and we’re giving you something to smile about – again and again! Enjoy Jesse y Joy Live Stream TODAY from Los Angeles Music fans everywhere can tune...

This month, executives write about how to simplify your organization and life, starting with decision making. How do we know when we’ve come across the right answer? How do we find it?...

Did you know that September is Literacy Awareness Month? If you’re can read, you do now! J According to StaticBrain’s latest data (from 2016), 14% of U.S. adults can’t read at all or are...

Cellphones have become an essential part of our lives, and just with everything else, there are some recommended dos and don’ts. So, next time you pick up your mobile phone, here are a few...

Now you don’t have to be part of a multiline discount account to save big on unlimited data, talk & text. Cricket Unlimited 2 is now available for $50/month after our $5/month Auto Pay discount....

*Bookmark this page for updates on impacts to service due to Hurricane Irma as it approaches* Hurricane Irma is expected to reach Florida, and we’re ready with our disaster response equipment...

Preparativos de red para el huracán Irma Se espera que el huracán Irma llegue a la costa de los Estados Unidos durante el fin de semana. Nuestro equipo técnico está preparado para atender...

Network Preparations for Hurricane Irma Hurricane Irma is expected to hit stateside by later this week, and we’re ready with our disaster response equipment and personnel on standby. We’re...

It’s time again to meet a member of our Cricket Nation – the people behind Cricket Wireless dedicated to giving you something to smile about. This is the 2nd story of a series where we shine...

Bookmark this page for the latest service updates due to Hurricane Harvey.

Hurricane Harvey is expected to impact the Texas coast over the next few days, and Cricket is ready with our disaster response equipment and personnel...

Back-to-School Apps and Last-Minute Smartphone Deals What did we ever do before apps?! We survived, but life is so much better with them. Here are a few apps to get you ready for back-to-school:...

From time to time we will highlight someone from the Cricket Nation – the people behind Cricket Wireless dedicated to giving you something to smile about. This is the first story of a series...

ATLANTA – Aug. 1, 2017 – Cricket Wireless and Rebuilding Together launch “Connecting Communities” to help restore homes, community centers, and revitalize underserved neighborhoods. The...

Who couldn’t use a little extra cash on the side? Well, if you are going to do it, Cricket has some great deals to help keep you organized and connected. And because we know starting a business...

You have spoken, and we couldn’t be more honored and humbled. Thanks to you, we were recently ranked #1 by Forrester® in their annual US Customer Experience Index! Forrester’s annual CX...

Deciding when your child gets their first mobile phone is a unique decision for each family. While smartphones can be used for entertainment, they are also a great one way for students and their...

The HTC Desire 555 comes exclusively to Cricket Wireless! Don’t let the fact that it’s an entry-level smartphone turn you away from this feature-packed device – it comes loaded with HTC...

Get the benefits of a tablet and a phone in the palm of your hand with the LG Stylo 3 from Cricket Wireless. Entertain yourself on the large and crisp 5.7” HD display – perfect for viewing,...

We believe you – our customer – deserves to be rewarded daily, and we make sure you are, with Cricket Rewards. Beginning today and through this week, Cricket Rewards is going big, flipping the...

The world needs Dads. They protect us, they teach us, and we can always count on them. Try #DadStreaming this Father's Day.

When 69-year-old Air Force veteran and Houston, TX resident, Jann Johnson, learned about Rebuilding Together at her local Veterans Affairs Center, she knew she could use the organization's help....

In 2016, Jeff and 32 Cricket employees worked with Rebuilding Together to complete vital home repair projects for a retired veteran. This year, they rejoined the organization to help another...

African-American Music Appreciation Month -- formally known as Black Music Month -- is here! Some don’t know it, but June was officially declared “Black Music Month” by our 39th president,...

The 2017 Hurricane Season officially kicks off today and experts forecast that the Atlantic region will see 12 named storms this year—six of them hurricanes and two major hurricanes.* At Cricket...

Do you remember your first cellphone? Well, depending on your age, you might have had a cellphone so large it needed a pouch of its own. And if you got your cellphone in the 1990s, most of your...

The ZTE Blade X Max comes feature-packed with premium features that savvy, value-seeking, media-loving consumers want, and you don’t have to break the bank to get it. Let’s take a look at what...

Some people give mom a dozen roses on Mother’s Day, but our friends at Deezer are giving her a dozen songs that celebrate her. In every genre, artists honor what it means to be a mama – the...

A text with cute emojis is sweet, but your mom really wants a phone call Mother’s Day is obviously THE day each year to let Mom know how special she is. With the day just around the corner, we...

Social media has come a long way since “The Facebook” launched in 2004. In the early days, Facebook was a closed social network for students at a handful of Ivy League universities. In the...

Parents have always been faced with several “at what age” questions, including “when is my child old enough to date?” or “is my daughter old enough to wear makeup?” Nowadays, you can...

Watch all the Pay-Per-View Action You Want Attention WWE fans! How does this sound? Unlimited access to more than 7,000 hours of on-demand WWE programs at home or on the go. Sound good? Today...

Two of Cricket's marketing team make AdWeek's Rising Brand Stars in Atlanta

The deadline to file your taxes is just around the corner, and according to the IRS, nearly 8 in 10 of you receive refunds. Yay, you! Are you one of the 1 in 6 who tend to splurge on a gift for...

According to the CDC, it is estimated that nearly 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with autism. Used as a supplement to specialized therapy, smartphones and tablets are giving a lot of kids with...

Starting today, the LG Fortune™ – a worthy successor to the popular LG Spree™ – is the latest to join the Cricket device portfolio. This stylish entry level smartphone comes packed with up...

Cricket’s Stream More feature helps you use less of your data bucket. That’s right, Cricket is giving you a new way to play more, surf more and watch more—helping your data bucket go further...

Every school year, scholars, parents, media and politicians debate the best way to educate our youth and prepare them for success in a growing global economy. The debate is often centered on...

Tune in today as @CricketNation attempts to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Longest Non-TV Promotional Advert/Commercial featuring an interactive livestream by Cricket.

Cricket Wireless uses Alcatel Virtual Reality to organize a Family Reunion like one you have never seen before. Wait Until You See their reactions!!

Yesterday, the holidays came early for guests of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Cricket teamed up with Alcatel to give audience members something to smile about. Attendees each received unreal...

The Alcatel IDOL 4 pairs the perfect balance of design and performance with high-end form and function in a value-packed device – and now it’s available through the holiday season for 50%...

We visited The Salvation Army in Los Angeles recently to bring holiday joy to some families in need. In an elaborate setup, we gave children at the Westwood Transitional Living Village a direct...

Want to bring your whole family to #CricketNation and save up to $100 per month? No problem.

Beginning today, you can get your hands on the new ZTE Grand X 4 online...

ATLANTA, Nov. 3, 2016 - Cricket Wireless and The Salvation Army have teamed up to launch “Likes for Tikes.” The campaign aims to give children in need something to smile about this holiday....

Hackers used to focus mainly on servers, laptops and desktops. But with most people using their smartphones for tasks like bill pay, email and banking, thieves are targeting people on their mobile...

Attention WWE Universe! How would you like access to exciting WWE programming at home or on the go?

Bookmark this page for updates on service impacts due to Hurricane Matthew.

We asked people how much their smartphone is integrated into their activities this O’ Hallows Eve

From childhood, parents, teachers and mentors tell us to pursue our dreams. They say with hard work and dedication, they are attainable.

Although true, some dreams require a little more luck and opportunity.

We’ve got something for you to smile about today! And maybe cry a little, too. Our latest video sees the Cricket Smile Team setting up a LemonAid stand in the middle of a park offering passersby...

Employees of one of the nation’s leading prepaid wireless companies have spoken – they love working at Cricket Wireless – and one of the country’s top business journals took notice....

Hurricane season is underway. Check out these tips to help you be prepared and safe.

Are you regularly accused of secretly “borrowing” someone else’s charger?

Summer is almost over, and there are back-to-school deals everywhere you look. Cricket knows that a cool smartphone is at the top of the list for many, so we bring you the following deals for...

We told you last month it was coming. It’s finally here – and it’s only available at Cricket. The IDOL 4 pairs the perfect balance of design and performance with high-end form and function...

Over the past few weeks working as the Cricket Intern, I have found so many reasons why I’m proud to be part of #CricketNation. Cricket’s definitely one of the happiest environments in the...

For the 2nd month in a row, Cricket landed on the YouTube Ads...

Yesterday was fireworks and BBQ, and it marked the unofficial start of summer! School’s out and the temps are rising. You are likely already enjoying plenty of water activities at the...

The YouTube Ads Leaderboard showcases the top ads that people choose to watch each month, and Cricket’s “PhotoMombing” video made the top 10 list for May 2016 in the U.S. and Canada.

Today only – June 21, 2016 – enrolled Cricket Rewards members can get their hands on a $5 pizza gift card for just 100 points*. Even if you’ve been “unpizza’d” by another carrier, you...

June is “dads and grads” month. Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 19. And in the next few weeks, millions of students from colleges across the country graduate. One way young adults can...

With the summer heat comes an equally hot deal from Cricket Wireless. Starting today for a limited time, customers who bring their number to Cricket can snag the Samsung Galaxy Amp 2 for 99ȼ and...

It’s been 6 months since Cricket Rewards launched, and we’re celebrating throughout June by giving members double points for most achievements, as well as bonus and surprise awards. Earn...

Have you ever seen a Motorola DynaTAC from 1983? Cellphones were once so large you needed a pouch to carry them. Then, they became so tiny, movies mocked them. And now, they're somewhere in the...

At Cricket, we constantly look for new ways to fight for new and existing customers and excite them with offers that raise the bar of excellence in the prepaid wireless industry. The formula is...

Cricket came out strong, in massive representation, lending a helping-hand on the Cricket Spring Group Volunteer Day at MedShare Atlanta during 2016 National Volunteer week. MedShare is a...