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Cricket Wireless vs. Boost Mobile: the short answer
Boost Mobile Unlimited is the stronger price-first choice at $25 with AutoPay and 30GB of premium data, but it includes no hotspot and taxes cost extra. Cricket is the better fit for shoppers who want taxes included and richer plan options: its $55 Supreme Unlimited plan adds 50GB of hotspot and bundled benefits, though it costs more than twice as much as Boost's basic unlimited plan.
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Current one-line prices and key differences for Boost Mobile vs. Cricket Wireless
The $65 service includes 30GB of premium data, annual Galaxy upgrades, broad international calling and texting, and up to $800 in eligible device savings.
What to know
The 36-month device-financing commitment reduces flexibility, while the plan lacks a stated hotspot allowance and excludes taxes.
The $55 AutoPay price includes taxes and fees, unlimited phone data, 50GB of hotspot use, Mexico and Canada usage, international texting, and bundled entertainment and storage benefits.
What to know
The first month costs $60, video is limited to 480p, and the price demands that you value the included hotspot and perks.
Start with coverage where you use your phone most, then compare the complete bill, high-speed data, hotspot limits, prepayment, taxes, eligibility, and support. SaveOnPhone lists the full market, and payment never determines our recommendations.