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.
At a glance
- Price: Boost Mobile $25/mo vs Cricket Wireless $35/mo — Boost Mobile is cheaper to start.
- Free tier: Boost Mobile No; Cricket Wireless No.
- HIPAA: Boost Mobile —; Cricket Wireless —.
Side by side
| Boost Mobile | Cricket Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $25/mo (Unlimited) | $35/mo (Sensible 10GB) |
| Free tier | No | No |
| HIPAA (BAA) | — | — |
| SOC 2 | — | — |
| GDPR | — | — |
| Best for | Budget users wanting no-contract prepaid service with 5G access | AT&T network coverage areas where MVNO savings matter |
Sources — 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