Cricket Wireless vs Red Pocket
By Rob Webber • Founder & Editor
Head-to-head comparison of plans, features, and pricing
Cricket Wireless
network
$—/mo
0 plans available
Red Pocket
AT&T network
$10/mo
3 plans available
Feature Comparison
Feature Cricket Wireless Red Pocket
Networks — AT&T
Data Speed — 5G & 4G LTE
3G Network — GSM
Mobile Hotspot — ✅
5G — ✅
VoLTE — ✅
WiFi Calling — ✅
Visual Voicemail — ✅
Bring Your Phone — ✅
Keep Your Number — ✅
Contract — Prepaid
Credit Check — ❌
Taxes Included — ❌
Multi-line Discounts — ✅
Multi-month Discounts — ✅
Money Back Guarantee — ❌
Customer Service — Mon-Fri 8am-12am ET, Sat-Sun 9am-9pm ET
International Calls — Yes - As add-on
International Roaming — Yes - As add-on
Plans Side by Side
Cricket Wireless Plans
Red Pocket Plans
3GB
3GB · 5G
$10
20GB
20GB · 5G
$20
Unlimited
Unlimited · 5G
$30
Our Verdict
Cricket Wireless is better for budget-conscious users who want plans starting at $0/mo on the a major network. Red Pocket is better if you want plans on the AT&T network starting at $10/mo. Both carriers offer the same tower coverage as Big Wireless at a fraction of the price.
Who Should Choose Cricket Wireless
- ✓ You want the a major network
- ✓ Plans starting at $0/mo
- ✓ 0 plan options to choose from
Who Should Choose Red Pocket
- ✓ You want the AT&T network
- ✓ Plans starting at $10/mo
- ✓ 3 plan options to choose from
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cricket Wireless or Red Pocket cheaper?
Cricket Wireless is cheaper, with plans starting at $0/mo. Red Pocket starts at $10/mo.
Which network does Cricket Wireless use?
Cricket Wireless uses the a major network. You get the same coverage as a major customers at a lower price.
Which network does Red Pocket use?
Red Pocket uses the AT&T network. You get the same coverage as AT&T customers at a lower price.
Can I keep my phone number if I switch to Cricket Wireless or Red Pocket?
Yes. Both carriers support number porting. You can transfer your existing phone number in about 10-30 minutes during the sign-up process.
Do Cricket Wireless and Red Pocket offer 5G?
Most modern plans from both Cricket Wireless and Red Pocket include 5G access at no extra cost where the network supports it.