Is Cricket owned by AT&T or Verizon?

Answered by Jarrod Smith

Cricket Wireless is currently owned by AT&T, not Verizon. It was initially founded in March 1999 by Leap Wireless International as an independent wireless service provider. However, in 2013, AT&T acquired Leap Wireless International and subsequently became the owner of Cricket Wireless.

I remember when AT&T first acquired Cricket Wireless, there were some concerns and uncertainties among existing Cricket customers. Many wondered how the acquisition would impact the quality of service and the overall customer experience. However, as an AT&T subsidiary, Cricket Wireless has been able to leverage AT&T’s extensive network and resources to improve its service offerings.

Under AT&T’s ownership, Cricket Wireless has continued to operate as a prepaid wireless service provider. It focuses on providing affordable, no-contract wireless plans to its customers. With approximately ten million subscribers in the United States, Cricket Wireless has established itself as a popular choice for individuals and families who prefer prepaid options.

AT&T’s ownership of Cricket Wireless has also brought some benefits to customers. For example, Cricket Wireless customers now have access to AT&T’s nationwide network, which provides broader coverage and faster data speeds in many areas. Additionally, AT&T has invested in improving Cricket Wireless’s network infrastructure, enhancing the overall reliability and performance of the service.

While AT&T is the current owner of Cricket Wireless, it is essential to note that Verizon is a separate wireless service provider and does not own Cricket Wireless. Verizon operates its own network and offers its prepaid and postpaid wireless services to customers.

Cricket Wireless is owned by AT&T, not Verizon. AT&T acquired the company in 2013 and has since leveraged its resources to enhance the service offerings and network capabilities of Cricket Wireless. Verizon, on the other hand, is a separate wireless service provider with its own network infrastructure.