Will a Cricket SIM work on an AT&T phone?
Do you have an AT&T phone that you would what to seamlessly use on Cricket Wireless to meet your network and telecommunication needs? Well, here is what you need to know.
If you reside in an area that is entirely covered by AT&T’s network, then Cricket Wireless may be one of your best options for a mobile virtual network operator that is powered by the network but features significantly lower rates as compared to directly going through AT&T. Cricket Wireless has a wide selection of phones with great features designed to meet all your needs and satisfy your individual preferences. However, you wouldn’t really come across as many devices and any with advanced features as compared to those that you would find at AT&T.
That said, whether you would want to purchase a new AT&T phone or readily own one that you would want to use with your Cricket Wireless SIM card, you should know that a Cricket SIM works seamlessly on an unlocked AT&T phone.
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Before all else, you would need to confirm that you own an eligible device
Generally, both AT&T and Cricket Wireless mobile phones use GSM bands, which means that interchanging phones between the two network operators is a very easy thing to do. AnyAT&T phone that is not currently activated on the mobile carrier and has been unlocked for use outside the United States or outside the network should be able to work seamlessly with a Cricket Wireless SIM card. To confirm whether your AT&T phone works with a Cricket SIM, you would need to use Cricket’s online tool that allows you to directly punch in your phone’s IMEI number to see whether it is compatible or nor.
What is the process of purchasing a Cricket SIM Card?
Cricket Wireless features a universal SIM card, which is the only one that is sold and the great part about it is that it is adjustable to fit any Micro, Standard and Nano SIM slots. Once you have already confirmed that your AT&T mobile device is eligible for use with a Cricket Wireless SIM card, the next thing you would do is to purchase a SIM card. You can either check for a SIM card on Cricket’s website, go to a local store or check on online websites such as Best Buy and it will typically set you back about $10 when it is not being given out for free or when it isn’t discounted.
The activation process once you have already purchased a Cricket Wireless SIM card
After you have already purchased your Cricket SIM, you would need to activate it so that you can start using it. The activation process entirely depends on the means through which you purchased it. If you purchased your Cricket Wireless SIM on Cricket’s online website, you will have to fill out your order and phone number directly on the site and then tap on the activate button. Once activated, you can put the SIM card into your AT&T phone, restart it and then begin to use it freely.
In the event that you purchased your SIM card elsewhere, you would need to first go to Cricket’s website and then key in your IMEI and ICCID numbers. Once this is done, you can select which plans and features you prefer to use on your device then check out from the website. Lastly, you should put your newly purchased SIM card into your phone’s SIM card slot, power it on and then begin to use it.
A Summary Table for the Plans, Prices and Benefits under Cricket Wireless
Plan |
Description |
Auto Pay Credit
and Group Save Discounts |
Pricing for a Single
Line Service |
Text and Talk plan |
It includes no data, but
you get three-way calling, unlimited calls and texts, call waiting, HD voice calls and call forwarding |
Does not qualify |
$25 per month |
High-Speed Data Plan
(2 GB) |
Adds 2 GB of high-speed
data access (up to 4G LTE) to the Talk & Text plan, which is enough for about 14 hours of music streaming, 54 hours of internet browsing, 200 photos posted to social media sites, or 2,000 emails (with attachments) and 90 minutes of standard-definition (SD) video streaming |
Does not qualify |
$30 per month |
High Speed Data Plan
(10 GB) |
Allows you to stream up
to 35 hours of music and 5 hours of video per month 5 GB provides you with about 50 downloads (both apps and songs), 5,000 emails including attachments, 135 hours of internet surfing and 500 social media posts |
Eligible but some
promotional offers may reject the Auto Pay Credit |
$40 per month |
Cricket Core Plan
(Unlimited Data) |
You get unlimited data
access at speeds of 3 Mbps (max) Includes unlimited picture messages, calls and texts Offers texting to 37 countries |
Eligible for both
Group Save Discounts and Auto Pay Credit Mobile Hotspot Support
|
$55 per month |
Unlimited plus 15 GB
Mobile Hotspot (Cricket More) |
Includes everything all the
four plans have to offer but with unlimited HD video streaming and 4G LTE data access If you choose to enable the Auto Pay credit, you get the chance to pay $55 per month for this particular plan |
Eligible for both
Group Save Discounts and Auto Pay Credit Mobile Hotspot Support included |
$60 per month |
Conclusion
As long as your AT&T phone is unlocked, it should be able to work seamlessly with any SIM card including a cricket wireless SIM.
FAQs
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How can I know whether my AT&T phone is unlocked?
Unfortunately, you cannot just look at your phone and decide that it is unlocked. For this reason, you would need to try and swap out the SIM on your phone with another, perhaps a T-Mobile SIM or nay other. If it works well without any issues, then you phone is unlocked.
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Do I automatically have international roaming with AT&T?
Yes. The only issue you may encounter is a higher premium if you are using your phone without adding travel bundle to your already existing subscription.
