Best Mobile Carriers · head-to-head
Boost Mobile vs Cricket Wireless
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for mobile carriers. Boost Mobile has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
Boost Mobile has the lower entry price — Boost Mobile starts at $25/mo, Cricket Wireless at $35/mo. Free tier: Boost Mobile No, Cricket Wireless No. HIPAA: Boost Mobile —, Cricket Wireless —.
As of 2026-06-13 · figures link to their source below
Side by side
Boost Mobile
$25/mo entryCricket Wireless
$35/mo entrySources — Boost Mobile: boostmobile.com (verified 2026-06-13) · Cricket Wireless: cricketwireless.com (verified 2026-06-13)
Key features
Boost Mobile: No annual contract required — prepaid monthly service; 30-day money-back guarantee; 5G access on compatible devices; Bilingual customer service (English and Spanish); Global Talk & Text — unlimited calls to 100+ countries on Global Connection and above; North America Connect (Canada/Mexico unlimited talk/text + 5GB roaming) on Premium tier; Infinite Access plan ($65/mo) includes annual new iPhone or Galaxy device upgrade; BYOD program with introductory $10/mo for first 3 months; Lifeline Program participation for eligible low-income customers; Store-to-door device delivery and activation service; Family plans up to 10 lines
Cricket Wireless: Runs on AT&T's nationwide 5G network; Taxes included in advertised plan prices; 14-day free trial via TryCricket app (no SIM swap needed); HD Voice and Wi-Fi Calling on compatible devices; International texting to 200+ countries on Smart and Supreme tiers; Mexico and Canada unlimited calling and texting on Smart and Supreme tiers; 100GB–150GB cloud storage via myPhotoVault app; HBO Max Basic with Ads included on Supreme Unlimited; Hotspot data plans available for tablets; Smartwatch plans ($10/mo) available as add-on