Is Straight talk compatible with Cricket?
Straight talk neither runs nor owns a wireless network, it is, therefore, an MVNO, and has to pay for the rights to use the towers of the major Network carriers such as AT and T, T-Mobile, and Sprint. This then brings us to our next question, what is cricket? For starters cricket is owned by AT and T, so we cannot classify it as an MVNO but a carrier prepaid brand.
Back to our question and we want to know whether Straight talk is compatible with Cricket, Straight talk can generally operate on any of the National carriers networks the likes of Verizon, Sprint, AT and T, and T-mobile. So given that Cricket is a carrier prepaid brand from AT and T, it is compatible with Straight talk and all you have to do is select your phone’s compatibility.
Differences, between Cricket and Straight Talk
| Straight Talk | Cricket (4 line plan) | ||
| Price | Data | Price | Data |
| $35 (single line plan ) | 3GB unlimited data, text and talk | $33 | Unlimited plus 15GB mobile hotspot |
| $45(single line plan) | 25GB unlimited data, text and talk | $25 | Unlimited |
| $55(single line plan ) | Ultimate unlimited data, text, and talk | $28 | 10GB |
| $90(two-line plans) | Ultimate unlimited data, text, and talk | $30 | 2GB |
| $60(international plans) | 25GB Unlimited data talk and text | ||
From the above table, you will realize that both cricket and straight talk have data plans for the different number of lines. Straight talk, runs up to five plans, while cricket runs 4 plans, the thing with cricket, however, is that it has four different plans for the different numbers of lines beginning one to five.
Each of the cricket’s data plan works great, except for the $30 and $20 plans, that only offer unlimited talk text and picture messages, and which are region specific meaning that you will enjoy these services in the USA only; Users, will also benefit from HD voice and Wi-Fi calling, but when using compatible phones. The remaining two plans offer the best features, for example, users will be able to stream SD quality videos, and enjoy the services of a 15GB mobile hotspot.
Remember that the above price and data package only works for the 4 lines plan; others are different for example if you look at the 3 lines plan for $37 you get unlimited data plus a 15GB mobile hotspot. So apart from the above, you have the choice of getting any of the remaining plans because they each go for $30 with the unlimited option offering SD quality video streaming, and unlimited texts from the US to about 37 countries.
The above features are not available in the remaining $30 data plan as one offers 10GB of high-speed data while the other offers only 2GB of high-speed data.
Straight talk data plans
When we move over to Straight talk, you will realize that the $35 plan doesn’t have too much offer, but after all how much can you do with 3GB apart from basic emailing and browsing, engaging the bandwidth-intensive activities will burn through the data and leave you offline.
The $45 single line plan offers up to 25 GB for 30 days, which is quite convenient and its durability is completely dependent on how much you online and the applications that you engage but either way 25GB is pretty decent for the bandwidth-intensive applications. Remember with these options the speeds are at 2G, so some data applications may not run as seamless.
Moving over to straight talk’s most expensive data plan going for $90, and this one offers the ultimate unlimited data, text, and talk plan. It is a 30-day plan, and expensive for good reason, because users will be offered unlimited Nationwide talk and texts, remember however that you will be under scrutiny by Straight talk as they will occasionally review your account for usage if you keeping up with Straight talks terms and conditions.
Conclusion
Now, the biggest difference between Cricket and Straight talk is the carriers, the former only use AT and T which means that the area from where you will be using Cricket it has to have the AT and T network and strong signals at that. So, if your location is not AT and T compatible, better you move to Straight talk because here you can choose between the four different network carriers, and enjoy enhanced services from different locations.
Another important thing that you must consider are the package plans, Straight talk seem to be a bit expensive with its most expensive package running for $90 while the cheapest costs $35, and only offers 2G which is not convenient for some of the data application. Cricket, on the other hand, will have you pay up to $45, which is also the most expensive but you will get 5G Nationwide access, unlimited high-speed data, up to 15GB mobile hotspot, and SD quality video streaming at (480p).
FAQ’s
- Does AT and T own Cricket?
Yes, AT and T owns Cricket
- How much does Straight Talk cost?
Straight talk runs 4 plans that range between $30 and $60
