Cricket vs Straight Talk: Carrier Comparison

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Cricket or Straight Talk: Which is Better?

Rob Webber

January 24th, 2020

Looking to switch carrier but not sure if Straight Talk or Cricket Wireless is better?

Within this guide, you’ll be able to compare Straight Talk and Cricket Wireless coverage, features, plans and prices side-by-side, so you can decide for yourself which carrier offers the best deal.

Cricket vs Straight Talk: Coverage & Plan Comparison 2020

Straight Talk vs Cricket Wireless: Ratings Comparison

Our Rating: Read Review	Our Rating: Read Review
Pros Unlimited data plans Two-line plan option Plenty of add-ons like international service Easily accessible at WalMart stores	Pros Free talk and text with all plans Unlimited data plans available Available in retail stores Multi-line discount available
Cons Plans not as flexible as some MVNOs No mobile hotspot use or tethering allowed	Cons Fastest data speed capped at 8 Mbps Mobile hotspot use costs extra One of the few MVNOs that charge an activation fee

Straight Talk vs Cricket Wireless: Plans Comparison

Straight Talk Plans

Straight Talk - 3GB Data

Unlimited mins Unlimited texts

3 GB 4G data

$35 per month

Network	AT&T, T-Mobile, Verzion, Sprint
Data Speed	4G LTE
3G Network	CDMA & GSM
Mobile Hotspot	n/a
Bring Your Phone	Yes
Keep Your Number	Yes

Contract	No - prepaid
Credit Check	No
Customer Service	24/7
International Calls	n/a
Money Back Guarantee	n/a

Average Customer Rating

4 User Reviews

Straight Talk - 25GB Data

Unlimited mins Unlimited texts

25 GB 4G data

$45 per month

Network	AT&T, T-Mobile, Verzion, Sprint
Data Speed	4G LTE
3G Network	CDMA & GSM
Mobile Hotspot	n/a
Bring Your Phone	Yes
Keep Your Number	Yes

Contract	No - prepaid
Credit Check	No
Customer Service	24/7
International Calls	n/a
Money Back Guarantee	n/a

Average Customer Rating

4 User Reviews

Straight Talk - Unlimited Data

Unlimited mins Unlimited texts

Unlimited 4G data

$55 per month

Network	AT&T, T-Mobile, Verzion, Sprint
Data Speed	4G LTE
3G Network	CDMA & GSM
Mobile Hotspot	n/a
Bring Your Phone	Yes
Keep Your Number	Yes

Contract	No - prepaid
Credit Check	No
Customer Service	24/7
International Calls	n/a
Money Back Guarantee	n/a

Average Customer Rating

4 User Reviews

Cricket Wireless Plans

Cricket Wireless - 2GB Data

Unlimited mins Unlimited texts

2 GB 4G data

$30 per month

Network	AT&T
Data Speed	4G LTE
3G Network	GSM
Mobile Hotspot	n/a
Bring Your Phone	Yes
Keep Your Number	Yes

Contract	No - prepaid
Credit Check	No
Customer Service	24/7
International Calls	n/a
Money Back Guarantee	n/a

Average Customer Rating

7 User Reviews

Cricket Wireless - 5GB Data

Unlimited mins Unlimited texts

5 GB 4G data

$40 per month

Network	AT&T
Data Speed	4G LTE
3G Network	GSM
Mobile Hotspot	n/a
Bring Your Phone	Yes
Keep Your Number	Yes

Contract	No - prepaid
Credit Check	No
Customer Service	24/7
International Calls	n/a
Money Back Guarantee	n/a

Average Customer Rating

7 User Reviews

Cricket Wireless - Unlimited Data

Unlimited mins Unlimited texts

Unlimited 4G data

$55 per month

Network	AT&T
Data Speed	4G LTE
3G Network	GSM
Mobile Hotspot	n/a
Bring Your Phone	Yes
Keep Your Number	Yes

Contract	No - prepaid
Credit Check	No
Customer Service	24/7
International Calls	n/a
Money Back Guarantee	n/a

Average Customer Rating

7 User Reviews

Straight Talk vs Cricket Wireless: Coverage Comparison

Straight Talk is powered by Verizon's National 4G LTE Network

Verizon Coverage Map

Cricket Wireless is powered by AT&T's National 4G LTE Network

AT&T Coverage Map

Straight Talk vs Cricket Wireless: Features Comparison

Carrier Features	Straight Talk	Cricket Wireless
Network:	Verizon	AT&T
Data Speed:	4G LTE	4G LTE
3G Network:	850, 1700/2100, 1900MHz	850, 1900MHz
Mobile Hotspot:
Bring Your Phone:
Keep Your Number:
Contract:	No - prepaid	No - prepaid
Credit Check:
Customer Service:	24/7	24/7
International Calls:
Money Back Guarantee: