Supporting additional devices is in the works. Note: You cannot activate all Cricket sold iPhones with eSIM via.

This includes the iPhone SE 2 nd and 3 rd generation. Which eSIM-enabled devices does Cricket support?Īpple, unlocked, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, or newer are compatible with the Cricket network. You are not required to update to the most current iOS software version to activate eSIM. Note: iOS software version 16.0.2 is needed to activate with eSIM. Not sure if your BYOD is eSIM compatible or eSIM only? Use the Cricket Compatibility Checker to confirm if your phone is eligible for online activation. If your phone is an Android listed above, you cannot activate online, but can visit any Cricket Retail Store to activate. If the iPhone you already own (BYOD) is an XS or newer, you can also use the link below to activate your device with an eSIM. If the iPhone you purchased at Cricket is an iPhone 14 series, which is eSIM only, you can use the link below to activate your device. Lastly, bring your own device (BYOD) by activating service online at or go to any Cricket Retail Store. You can activate using an eSIM and start enjoying unlimited talk and text with no annual contracts and no hidden fees faster than it takes to receive a physical SIM. Second, ensure you are connected to WiFi. Samsung S20+ 5G SM-G986U (BYOD-AT&T Device).Samsung A54 5G SM-A546U (BYOD-AT&T Device).Samsung S20+ 5G SM-G986U (Cricket sold).How do I activate Cricket service using an eSIM?Īn eSIM makes it easy to bring the phone you love to Cricket.įirst, make sure you have an unlocked phone, that is eSIM capable, and compatible to work with eSIM on Cricket Wireless. Just download a Cricket eSIM to your phone and activate it. Unlike a pSIM you can remove, an eSIM is embedded, making it difficult to be lost or stolen. Using digital technology, an eSIM lets you conveniently activate service without purchasing or waiting for a pSIM. No more waiting for a pSIM to arrive and manually inserting it before you can start making calls, sending texts, and using data. ESIM stands for “embedded SIM”, which means it’s already inside your phone, allowing you to switch to Cricket and activate your service more quickly than with a physical SIM (pSIM).

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