Cricket Wireless vs AT&T 2026: Same Network, Half the Price

Last updated: April 2026

The setup

Cricket is owned by AT&T and runs on AT&T's network. Same towers. Cricket Unlimited is $30/month vs AT&T at $60/month — $360/year cheaper per line. Cricket is also unique among major MVNOs for having physical in-store locations across the US.

Cricket vs AT&T: Single Line Comparison

FeatureCricket UnlimitedAT&T Unlimited Extra
Monthly price$30$60
Annual price$360$720
Annual saving$360 ↓
NetworkAT&T (owned by AT&T)AT&T
DataUnlimitedUnlimited + 75GB premium
Hotspot15GB30GB
Deprioritised?YesNo
In-store supportYes (Cricket stores)Yes (AT&T stores)
Phone financingLimitedYes

Family Plan Comparison (4 Lines)

PlanMonthly (4 lines)Annual (4 lines)vs AT&T
AT&T Unlimited Extra$164$1,968
Cricket Unlimited ($25/line)$100$1,200Save $768/yr

Cricket's Key Advantage: In-Store Support

Unlike most MVNOs (Mint, Visible, US Mobile), Cricket has physical store locations. If you have a billing problem, a technical issue, or want to buy a device with assistance, you can walk into a Cricket store. This makes Cricket the best MVNO option for users who value in-person support alongside savings.

Annual saving (1 line)
$360
AT&T $720/yr vs Cricket $360/yr

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