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In this article, I will show you how to activate, transfer your Cricket eSIM, and convert your Cricket SIM to an eSIM.
Cricket Wireless, an American prepaid wireless service provider owned by AT&T, serves ten million subscribers in the United States. The company supports the digital eSIM, a chip utilized in place of a physical SIM card. Let’s learn more about it.
Cricket Wireless eSIM Compatible Devices
You need to have a phone that is unlocked, eSIM ready, and compatible with Cricket Wireless. You can find out if your phone meets these criteria with the Cricket Compatibility Checker. Currently, these are the devices that supports Cricket eSIM.
Apple Devices
Phones:
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone 11 series and newer
- iPhone SE 3 (2022)
- iPhone SE 2 (2020)
- Note: iPhone X not supported
iPads:
- iPad Pro 11″ (1st Gen or later)
- iPad Pro 12.9″ (3rd Gen or later)
- iPad Air (3rd Gen or later)
- iPad (7th Gen or later)
- iPad mini (5th Gen or later)
Android Devices
- Many Samsung devices launched 2022 and later (not all-inclusive)
- Googe Pixel 6 & newer
To check if your phone is eSIM compatible or not, you can follow this tutorial.
How to Activate your Cricket Wireless eSIM?
Before starting the activation process, make sure your device is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network to ensure a smooth activation experience.
1. Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
If you have a compatible device and want to bring your own device (BYOD), you can activate your service online at cricketwireless.com or visit any Cricket Retail Store.
2. Online Activation for iPhones
For iPhones, you can activate your eSIM online. This applies to both iPhones purchased directly from Cricket and BYOD iPhones that are eSIM capable.
- Visit cricketwireless.com to set up your eSIM-capable iPhone online.
(The activation process may vary depending on whether you purchased your iPhone directly from the carrier or from another retailer.) - Navigate to the “Activate My Device(s)” section.
- Then, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation process.
3. Android Activation
If you have an Android device from the supported list mentioned earlier, online activation is not available. However, you can still activate your eSIM by visiting any Cricket Retail Store.
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How to Transfer your Cricket Wireless eSIM to a new phone
Transferring your Cricket Wireless eSIM to a new phone is easy with the eSIM transfer feature on iPhones. Just ensure both your old and new phones are on and nearby.
In case you no longer have access to the old device, it is advisable to contact Cricket for assistance. Once the basic setup is completed on your new iPhone, follow these steps.
1. On your new iPhone, Go to Settings > Cellular.
2. Tap on Add Cellular Plan/Set up Cellular Plan.
3. Choose a cellular plan to transfer from your previous iPhone. If you don’t see a list of numbers, tap “Transfer From Another iPhone” (both devices must have iOS 16 or later).
4. On the old iPhone, you will receive a prompt to confirm the transfer. Tap on “Transfer” or enter the verification code displayed on the new device.
Once the transfer is complete, a notification will appear on the new iPhone to finish the setup. Tap on it, and you will be directed to Cricket’s website to complete the process.
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How to Convert your Cricket Wireless (physical) SIM to eSIM
Converting your Cricket Wireless SIM to an eSIM is a handy way to open up the SIM slot on your iPhone, particularly if you plan to use it for other purposes, like inserting a different SIM card while traveling.
1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular.
2. Tap “Convert to eSIM“.
*If you don’t see this option, it’s recommended to contact Cricket Wireless for further assistance or alternative solutions.
3. Tap “Convert Cellular Plan” and then “Convert to eSIM.”
4. Wait for your eSIM to activate. Your previous SIM card will be deactivated once the eSIM is active.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cricket Wireless have/support eSIM?
Yes, Cricket Wireless does support eSIM for certain devices, especially iPhones.
If you have any further questions, please comment below.