Cricket runs on AT&T's network but uses its own APN. Phones bought from Cricket set it automatically; unlocked phones sometimes need it entered by hand.
Check these first
- Restart the phone with the SIM or eSIM installed. Most phones request carrier settings again on boot.
- Confirm mobile data is on, airplane mode is off, and the right line is set for data on a dual-SIM phone.
- Make sure activation finished in the carrier's app. A pending activation looks like an APN problem.
Cricket APN settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Cricket |
| APN | ndo |
| MMSC | http://mmsc.aiowireless.net |
| MMS proxy | proxy.aiowireless.net |
| MMS port | 80 |
| MCC | 310 |
| MNC | 150 |
| APN type | default,mms,fota,hipri,supl |
| APN protocol | IPv4 |
The aiowireless addresses are correct: they date from Aio Wireless, which AT&T merged into Cricket. If picture messages still fail, some phones work with http://mmsc.cricketwireless.net and proxy.cricketwireless.net instead.
Where to enter them
- Android: Settings > Network & internet > SIMs > Access Point Names, then add a new APN. On Samsung: Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
- iPhone: Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Network. This menu only appears when the carrier allows it; most iPhones set the APN automatically.
- Leave any field not listed blank, save, select the new APN, and restart.
If it still won't connect
Reset network settings, restart, and try again. If data still fails, the phone may be locked to another carrier or missing AT&T's bands. Check the lock status before spending more time on APN fields.
Cricket's prices run $15 to $55/mo. See how it compares with other AT&T-network plans.
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Jean Gilles has researched personal finance, consumer technology, and wireless pricing for over a decade. He founded ShopCellPlans in 2019 and writes every review on the site.