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Tello vs Cricket Wireless: Which Is Right for You in 2026?
Tello for the lowest price — Cricket for AT&T reliability
Tello starts at $10/mo on T-Mobile. No annual contract — cancel anytime.
Cricket Wireless starts at $35/mo. Runs on AT&T network.
Tello runs on T-Mobile's network; Cricket runs on AT&T's network footprint — the network at your address is usually the deciding factor. Tello wins on price and international calling; Cricket wins on AT&T coverage and top-tier bundled perks.
Tello Unlimited $25/mo (taxes extra) — 50GB data, 10GB hotspot, free outbound calling to 60+ countries. Cricket Smart $45/mo (taxes included) — unlimited AT&T data. Cricket Supreme $55/mo (taxes included) — unlimited AT&T data, 50GB hotspot, MX/CA roaming, Max with Ads.
Bottom line: T-Mobile covers your area and you want the lowest bill or free international calling — Tello wins clearly. AT&T is stronger where you live or you want the Supreme bundle's streaming and Canada/Mexico perks — Cricket is the right call.
How they stack up, line by line
All plans, head-to-head
3 tiers compared · single-line pricing · w/ AutoPay
All prices single-line w/ AutoPay. Before taxes & fees unless noted.
How we rated each carrier
Weighted out of 100 · Coverage, Value, Features & Support
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