Quick Comparison
| Cricket Wireless | Metro by T-Mobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | MVNO | MVNO |
| Network | AT&T | T-Mobile |
| Number of Plans | 4 | 4 |
| Cheapest Plan | $30/mo | $25/mo |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
Cricket Wireless Plans
Prepaid wireless on AT&T's network with simple, affordable plans.
| Plan | Price | Data | Minutes | Features | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cricket Sensible 10GB | $30/mo | 10GB | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Cricket Select Unlimited | $35/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Cricket Smart Unlimited | $45/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Cricket Supreme Unlimited Best Value | $55/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Streaming Taxes Incl. | View |
Metro by T-Mobile Plans
Prepaid brand powered by T-Mobile's nationwide 5G network.
| Plan | Price | Data | Minutes | Features | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro BYOD Unlimited | $25/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Taxes Incl. | View |
| Metro Unlimited | $40/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Metro Unlimited+ | $50/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. | View |
| Metro Unlimited Extra Best Value | $60/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5G eSIM Hotspot Streaming Taxes Incl. | View |
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Compare All PlansThe Verdict
Cricket Wireless offers 4 plans with its cheapest option at $30/month. It operates on the AT&T network.
Metro by T-Mobile wins on price starting at $25/month. It runs on the T-Mobile network.
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