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 public page it was captured from — the vendor's own wherever the vendor publishes the number, otherwise the named public source — with 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 2026-09-03 · figures link to their source below
Side by side
Boost Mobile
$25/mo entryCricket Wireless
$35/mo entrySources — Boost Mobile: boostmobile.com (verified 2026-09-03) · Cricket Wireless: cricketwireless.com (verified 2026-09-03)
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