Customers are pleased with the Bring Your Own Phone SIM Kit's low price and ease of use, finding the SIM card installation straightforward and the network reliable. Many appreciate the compatibility with various GSM devices and the data options available. However, some customers reported difficulties with the activation process.
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Sim card
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best way to go! Less phone downtime
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I purchased 5 Cricket Wireless BYOD kits and moved/ported my whole family over. Since all five phones were in different locations (cities/states) at the time I had to get the sim kits to each person in advance. I also took pictures of each sim kit (iccid number) and also had everyone text me there IMEI number (dial *#06#) . I tried to go through the Cricket wireless website to activate but it was easier for me to just call Cricket at 855.619.6021. It took about 20 minutes to provide all the above information for each line plus my account info/pin code. I asked the Cricket rep if I could hold off activation until the last day of my current bill cycle and they said "no problem just call back when your ready". When I called back to officially activate it only took about 5 minutes max. I also gave my family plenty of warning about when they would need to power down and replace the current sim with the new Cricket Wireless sim. I know that moving to a new service can be a pain but with a little planning, communication and this kit it was really simple!
NOTE: Make sure all of your phones are paid-off and unlocked before you start this process; just check with your current provider.
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I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Switching to Cricket was simple & cheap
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I was able to activate this right away on my unlocked iPhone 6s and service was phenomenal. The prices are great and the value is great. It has the same coverage as AT&T. The catch is that their LTE speeds are capped to 8Mbps. However, this is all I personally need to browse the web, check email, and use social media. Streaming video isn't a problem also. For those who is comfortable with this type of speed, Cricket Wireless is for you.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
SIM kit works as advertised.
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Fit in my iPhone 6s to switch from AT&T. Saving about $15 per month with Cricket and went from 1GB data to 4GB data. Only caveat, will need to upgrade to another $10 per month if I want to use my personal hot spot on my phone. Reception, calls all the same. Oh...and still trying to forward my voice mail back to my Google Voice, which may not happen. (Minor issue.)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product
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I have purchased two of these kits, and it's absolutely possible to activate this online for a BYOD phone and port an existing number in. I even added this to an existing Cricket account. Here's how you do it:
1. After you receive the SIM, go to Cricketwireless.com
2a. If you already have an account, log in to your account and select "add a new line"
2b. If you have new service, go to Cricketwireless.com/join
3. Follow the prompts. When asked for you IMEI number, enter the number for the phone you are using the SIM for.
4. For ICCID, enter the number of **the SIM card that you just received. **
5. If you have done this right, it will add a BYOD SIM kit to your cart.
6. Go through the steps, including selecting a plan and entering your credit card info.
7. Complete the order. Even though it makes references to Shipping, it will be listed as "Free Shipping" 0.00 on the order summary.
8. When the order is complete, you will be given the prompt to Activate right away! Complete the activation.
9. Load up the SIM and then wait for the port in. If you've entered all the info, you should be good to go!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Network, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great family value
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I switched from AT&T to Cricket because it is much less expensive and it turns out that Cricket runs on the AT&T network. I was able to unlock the phones and use them immediately. 5 phones for $100 per month with unlimited talk, text and data AND NO PESKY TAXES AND FEES!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Compatibility, Network
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent mobile service with great rates
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Love Cricket mobile service, it uses AT&T network but has much cheaper service plans. This SIM card kit worked as expected. I put the SIM in an unlocked phone, followed the steps and got the service activated.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Price, Sim card
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good
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Instead of spending $10 at a cricket store or cricket website, buy this and also get discounted recharge cards. Its easy to setup and comes with sim cards of all sizes.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
An easy to load and affordable phone plan.
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Cricket, provides a simple and easy phone service. With all the features of the big mobile phone providers. The initial cost is low and the monthly fee is reasonable. There is no contract acquired and if you use auto pay the monthly fee is reduced by five dollars. I've used it for about two months and haven't experienced any of the problems that I had with the big-name mobile phone providers. I would say, if you were looking for a new phone provider, you might want to check this out
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Simple Sim kit for Cricket
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Requires preactivation from bb customer service or by calling cricket wireless customer service.
Simple and easy to activate for prepaid smart phones.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome
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Very easy to activate,no actuvation fee ,the rate plan are very good work with AT&T signa,l work everywhere LTE work perfect! !! cricket give to you a Discount for xtra line ,we have 5 line for only $110 that awesome! !! Price $22 each my family Really Love no complaint! !!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best prepaid service
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Best prepaid service so far. Switched from boost mobile. Sim was easy to install. Website was easy to use. Porting my number was a breeze after fighting with boost mobile to give me my account number so I can close my account. Better coverage in the areas where I live and work. Very happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Price, Sim card
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just what we needed
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This was easy to install. Came in various sizes to fit any phone. Reasonably priced.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Can't Go Wrong With $0.99 Sims
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Cricket has been my favorite mnvo for a couple years now. I used to have Straight Talk, but I was paying $45 per month. At Cricket, I only pay $30.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Activation
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good once activated
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Had problems activating due to improper scan by BB associate. Worked good after that was sorted out.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Compatibility
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cricket Wireless - BYOD SIM Kit
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Link up to the Cricket network with this wireless Cricket SIM card kit, which provides nationwide 4G LTE. The cellular service is compatible with almost all GSM devices. This Cricket SIM card kit comes with three different plans to choose from, including basic, smart and pro plans with unlimited talk, text and data plus optional add-on features
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cheap and easy setup
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Was pleasantly surprised by price, ease of setup, and coverage
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Service
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The sim, when on sale, is a great way to join cricket...especially when you do it all online and save the activation fee. We love the fact that we can do an "add-on" that allows us to use the phone in Canada and then remove the add-on when we return. The price is very reasonable and the service has been great for us and our needs.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great!
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It was cheap and works great! It fit my phone perfectly and the sales person who helped me find it was friendly!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I really like Cricket
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Cricket's speed is fine with me and the price is definitely good. Five lines of service for $100. Hard to beat!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Can't go wrong
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Excellent service. Make sure to activate through cricketwireless.com/activate