Cricket vs Metro
Cricket and Metro are the prepaid storefronts of AT&T and T-Mobile respectively. Pick by network, not plan — both are competitive.
| Cricket Wireless | Metro by T-Mobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | MVNO | MVNO |
| Network | AT&T | T-Mobile |
| Plans on file | 2 | 2 |
| Cheapest | $40.00 | $30.00 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Cricket Wireless and Metro by T-Mobile use the same network?
No — Cricket Wireless rides the AT&T network and Metro by T-Mobile rides the T-Mobile network. Coverage at any specific address depends on which network has stronger signal there. Use our coverage maps to compare side by side.
- Which is cheaper, Cricket Wireless or Metro by T-Mobile?
The cheapest Cricket Wireless plan we have on file is $40.00/month; the cheapest Metro by T-Mobile plan is $30.00/month. By starting price, Metro by T-Mobile is cheaper. Compare the actual plans side by side above for data, hotspot, and feature differences — the cheapest plan isn't always the best value.
- Is Cricket Wireless better than Metro by T-Mobile?
It depends on your usage. Cricket Wireless and Metro by T-Mobile have different price points, plan structures, and underlying networks. Use the comparison table above to evaluate plans head-to-head, or enter your ZIP in the finder to see which network has stronger coverage at your specific address.
- Can I switch from Cricket Wireless to Metro by T-Mobile and keep my number?
Yes. Number portability is required by FCC rules. Get a port-out PIN from Cricket Wireless, sign up at Metro by T-Mobile with "transfer my existing number," and provide your account number, port PIN, and billing ZIP. Most ports complete in 15 minutes to 4 hours. See our switching guide for the full walkthrough.
- Whose coverage is better, Cricket Wireless or Metro by T-Mobile?
Coverage between Cricket Wireless (AT&T network) and Metro by T-Mobile (T-Mobile network) depends entirely on where you are. Verizon is historically strongest in older brick housing and rural reach; T-Mobile leads in 5g-mid-band">mid-band 5G speed in urban areas; AT&T is competitive throughout. Enter your ZIP in our coverage maps to compare directly at your address.