In this video, I break down Cricket Wireless vs Metro by T-Mobile and walk you through the exact things I’d look at before picking a prepaid carrier. I start with coverage, because for most people that’s the dealbreaker. Cricket runs on AT&T’s network, and Metro is backed by T-Mobile, so the “better” option usually comes down to which network is stronger where you live. I always recommend checking each carrier’s coverage map for your specific area before you decide. After that, I compare pricing and plan setup. Cricket’s prepaid plans keep things simple because taxes and fees are included, so what you see is basically what you pay each month. Metro can be really competitive too, especially if you want unlimited high-speed data on certain plans, but you need to remember taxes and fees aren’t included in the base price. I also cover perks—Cricket can include hotspot on select plans, 5G access, and international features for Mexico/Canada on some plans, while Metro can bundle extras like Amazon Prime on premium plans, plus Google One storage and hotspot data. To wrap it up, I touch on customer support and phone compatibility, since both carriers have stores and a range of devices from budget to high-end.