Tello vs Cricket Wireless
Head-to-head comparison based on our 11-point scoring methodology. Updated February 2026.
T-Mobile
Tello
9.5/11
9.5/11 — ExcellentWinner
AT&T
Cricket Wireless
6.0/11
6.0/11 — AverageQuick Verdict
Tello wins with a score of 9.5/11, beating Cricket Wireless by 3.5 points. Tello wins 4 of 11 scoring criteria while Cricket Wireless wins 2.
Why Tello wins:
- ✓ Taxes and fees included in price
- ✓ More premium data included
- ✓ No history of data breaches
- ✓ Better customer service ratings
- ✓ Unlimited hotspot available
11-Point Scoring Comparison
| Criteria | Tello | Cricket Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| 💰Price $25 or under | Yes | Yes |
| 📶35GB+ premium data | Yes ✓ | No |
| 📊High data cap | Yes ✓ | No |
| 📱Unlimited talk & text | Yes | Yes |
| 🔧Build-a-plan options | No | No |
| 🔐SIM PIN protection | No | Yes ✓ |
| 🛡️2FA security | Yes | Yes |
| 📡Good coverage | Yes | Yes |
| ✅No data breaches | Yes ✓ | No |
| ♾️True unlimited data | No | Yes ✓ |
| 💬Good customer service | Yes ✓ | No |
| Total Score | 9.5/11 | 6.0/11 |
Plan & Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Tello | Cricket Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Plan | $8/mo | $55/mo |
| Unlimited Plan | None | $55/mo |
| Total Plans | 2 | 1 |
| Taxes Included | Yes | No |
Network & Security
| Feature | Tello | Cricket Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Network | T-Mobile | AT&T |
| 2FA Available | Yes | Yes |
| SIM PIN | No | Yes |
| Data Breaches | None | Yes |
Our Recommendation
Between these two, Tello is the clear winner with a 9.5/11 score. Tello offers excellent value with taxes included and full security features.Read our full Tello review →
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This comparison is based on our independent 11-point scoring methodology. Scores are calculated from objective criteria including price, data, security, and customer service. Learn about our methodology.