Best Mobile Carriers · head-to-head
Cricket Wireless vs Google Fi Wireless
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for mobile carriers. Google Fi Wireless has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Price: Cricket Wireless $35/mo vs Google Fi Wireless $20/mo — Google Fi Wireless is cheaper to start.
- Free tier: Cricket Wireless No; Google Fi Wireless No.
- HIPAA: Cricket Wireless —; Google Fi Wireless —.
Side by side
| Cricket Wireless | Google Fi Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $35/mo (Sensible 10GB) | $20/mo (Flexible) |
| Free tier | No | No |
| HIPAA (BAA) | — | — |
| SOC 2 | — | — |
| GDPR | — | — |
| Best for | AT&T network coverage areas where MVNO savings matter | Frequent international travelers needing data in 200+ countries without add-ons |
Sources — Cricket Wireless: cricketwireless.com (verified 2026-06-13). Google Fi Wireless: support.google.com (verified 2026-06-13).
Key features
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
Google Fi Wireless: Multi-network switching between T-Mobile and US Cellular (on supported Pixel and Fi-designed phones); International data included in 200+ countries on all plans (Flexible: $10/GB; Premium: 50GB high-speed); No international roaming fees for data in 200+ destinations; YouTube Premium included on Unlimited Premium (6 months); 100GB Google One storage per person on Unlimited Premium; Flexible pay-as-you-go data plan ideal for light users; Wi-Fi calling and texting automatic switching; eSIM and physical SIM supported; Google Fi app for account management and data monitoring; Works in Canada and Mexico on Standard and Premium tiers