Boost Mobile vs Cricket
Boost is in the middle of building out Dish's 5G network. Cricket has AT&T's mature LTE and growing 5G. Today, Cricket is the safer coverage bet; Boost prices more aggressively.
| Boost Mobile | Cricket Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | MVNO | MVNO |
| Network | Dish | AT&T |
| Plans on file | 3 | 2 |
| Cheapest | $25.00 | $40.00 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Boost Mobile and Cricket Wireless use the same network?
No — Boost Mobile rides the Dish network and Cricket Wireless rides the AT&T 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, Boost Mobile or Cricket Wireless?
The cheapest Boost Mobile plan we have on file is $25.00/month; the cheapest Cricket Wireless plan is $40.00/month. By starting price, Boost 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 Boost Mobile better than Cricket Wireless?
It depends on your usage. Boost Mobile and Cricket Wireless 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 Boost Mobile to Cricket Wireless and keep my number?
Yes. Number portability is required by FCC rules. Get a port-out PIN from Boost Mobile, sign up at Cricket Wireless 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, Boost Mobile or Cricket Wireless?
Coverage between Boost Mobile (Dish network) and Cricket Wireless (AT&T 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.