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). No more waiting for a pSIM to arrive and manually inserting it before you can start making calls, sending texts, and using data.
What are the advantages of an eSIM?
- More flexibility. Using digital technology, an eSIM lets you conveniently activate service without purchasing or waiting for a pSIM.
- More secure. Unlike a pSIM you can remove, an eSIM is embedded, making it difficult to be lost or stolen.
- Easy to install. Just download a Cricket eSIM to your phone and activate it.
How do I activate Cricket service using an eSIM?
An eSIM makes it easy to bring the phone you love to Cricket.
First, make sure you have an unlocked phone, that is eSIM capable, and compatible to work with eSIM on Cricket Wireless. Currently, we support these devices.
Apple Devices:
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR, or newer
Android Devices:
- Samsung A54 5G; SM-A546 (Cricket sold)
- Samsung S20+ 5G; SM-G986U (Cricket sold)
- Samsung A54 5G; SM-A546U (BYOD-AT&T Device)
- Samsung S20+ 5G; SM-G986U (BYOD-AT&T Device)
Second, ensure you are connected to WiFi.
Lastly, bring your own device (BYOD) by activating service online at cricketwireless.com 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.
Can I activate my eSIM online?
Yes. 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. 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 your phone is an Android listed above, you cannot activate online, but can visit any Cricket Retail Store to activate.
Activate your eSIM iPhone device
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.
Note: iOS software version 16.0.2 is needed to activate with eSIM. You are not required to update to the most current iOS software version to activate eSIM.
Which eSIM-enabled devices does Cricket support?
Apple, unlocked, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, or newer are compatible with the Cricket network. This includes the iPhone SE 2nd and 3rd generation.
Note: You cannot activate all Cricket sold iPhones with eSIM via cricketwireless.com.
Android Devices:
- Samsung A54 5G; SM-A546 (Cricket sold)
- Samsung S20+ 5G; SM-G986U (Cricket sold)
- Samsung A54 5G; SM-A546U (BYOD-AT&T Device)
- Samsung S20+ 5G; SM-G986U (BYOD-AT&T Device)
Supporting additional devices is in the works. Stay tuned.
eSIM Troubleshooting FAQs
- Works on the Cricket network.
- Hasn’t been reported lost or stolen.
- Is eSIM-capable and unlocked from previous carrier.
