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S Mobile Wireless vs Cricket Wireless
Real price after the intro period — plus what's actually included on every S Mobile unlimited phone plan (compared as of July 2026).
Cricket's headline Select Unlimited plan is $40/mo with no intro discount; higher tiers (Core, More) reach $55–$60/mo per line (per cricketwireless.com as of July 2026).
Cricket's $40/mo Select is the standing price with no autopay discount. The $5/mo autopay discount applies only to the Core ($55→$50/mo) and More ($60→$55/mo) tiers (per cricketwireless.com as of July 2026).
S Mobile Wireless does not use teaser rates: the monthly price you sign up at is the price you renew at.
| Feature | S Mobile | Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Talk & Text | ||
| Starting Price (Unlimited) | $39.99/mo | $40/mo |
| Price After Intro Period | Unchanged | $40/mo |
| Data Before Slowdown | 100 GB | — |
| No Contract — Month-to-Month Only | ||
| True Monthly Billing | ||
| No Credit Check | ||
| Free International Calling (85+ Countries) | ||
| Free Global eSIM Data Included | ||
| Netflix Included | ||
| Hotspot Included on All Phone Plans | Add-on | |
| Ownership Rewards™ Program | ||
| 60-Day Money-Back Guarantee | 60 days |
Pricing and features based on publicly available information as of July 2026. *Mint Mobile's $15/mo intro rate applies to the initial term only; unlimited renews at $30/mo with annual prepay, per mintmobile.com as of July 2026. Cricket's $40/mo is for Select Unlimited. Where a competitor's renewal rate or high-speed data cap could not be verified from published pricing, the cell shows "—". Competitors' prices may vary by location and plan tier. Mint Mobile® is a registered trademark of Mint Mobile, LLC. Visible® is a trademark of Visible Service LLC. Cricket® is a trademark of Cricket Communications, Inc. US Mobile® is a trademark of US Mobile, Inc. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. S Mobile Wireless is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the listed competitors.
Why not just buy Solis' own plan?
Solis' Global Unlimited subscription slows to reduced speeds after 20 GB of high-speed data per month (per Solis' published plan terms as of July 2026, ~$99–150/mo). Every S Mobile Global Hotspot plan includes its full data allowance — 25 GB, 200 GB, 450 GB, 800 GB, or 1 TB — at full speed. Our 200GB plan costs the same as Solis' unlimited subscription — with 10x the full-speed data.
Solis and SIMO are trademarks of their respective owners. S Mobile Wireless is an authorized reseller of Solis hardware and is not affiliated with SIMO's service plans. Comparison as of July 2026.
What's included that Cricket Wireless doesn't offer
- Netflix Standard with ads — included on every S Mobile unlimited phone plan. Not part of any Cricket plan (per cricketwireless.com as of July 2026).
- Hotspot included — on every S Mobile unlimited phone plan. On Cricket's Select Unlimited ($40/mo), hotspot is a paid add-on.
- Free calling & texting to 85+ countries — on every S Mobile unlimited phone plan. Cricket's international calling requires add-on packs.
- World eSIM data — 5–20 GB of lifetime global eSIM data included on every S Mobile unlimited phone plan. Cricket does not include international data on its US plans.
- 60-day money-back guarantee — on S Mobile Wireless. Cricket does not publish a comparable guarantee window.
Same network family, different inclusions
Cricket Wireless and S Mobile Wireless both reach customers over the Nation's largest Blue network. Coverage from either brand depends on the same underlying towers — this comparison is about what each plan includes at the same price, not about network superiority. Check your address on our nationwide coverage map before switching.
Cricket Wireless vs S Mobile Wireless — FAQ
- Is S Mobile Wireless on the same network as Cricket?
- Yes — both Cricket Wireless and S Mobile Wireless carry traffic on the Nation's largest Blue network. Coverage from either brand depends on the same underlying towers; this comparison is about what's included at each price, not network superiority.
- Does S Mobile include hotspot on its unlimited phone plans?
- Yes — mobile hotspot is included on every S Mobile unlimited phone plan. Cricket's Select Unlimited plan requires a separate hotspot add-on (per cricketwireless.com as of July 2026).
- How does S Mobile pricing compare to Cricket's Core and More plans?
- S Mobile Unlimited starts at $39.99/mo and stays at that price at renewal. Cricket Select Unlimited is $40/mo; higher tiers (Core, More) reach $55–$60/mo per line (per cricketwireless.com as of July 2026).
- Can I keep my phone number if I switch from Cricket to S Mobile?
- Yes. Number transfers are free and typically complete within a business day once your Cricket account number and transfer PIN are entered during S Mobile activation.
Ready to compare for yourself?
Every S Mobile unlimited phone plan includes Netflix, 100 GB of 5G data, mobile hotspot, calling & texting to 85+ countries, and a world eSIM — with no teaser rates.
Pricing and features are based on publicly available information as of July 2026. Competitor prices, high-speed data caps, and included features may vary by location, plan tier, and change without notice. Where a value could not be verified from published pricing, the cell shows "—". Mint Mobile® is a registered trademark of Mint Mobile, LLC. Boost Mobile® is a registered trademark of DISH Wireless L.L.C. Cricket Wireless® is a registered trademark of Cricket Wireless LLC. Visible® is a trademark of Visible Service LLC. US Mobile® is a trademark of US Mobile, Inc. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. S Mobile Wireless is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of the listed competitors.