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5G is the fifth generation in wireless technology. It promises to be a more advanced network—faster, more responsive, and highly reliable. Cricket is laying the foundation for a continuously improving network, launching new devices and building more cell sites to change the way you talk, text, and connect.
The potential of 5G is enormous. As previous wireless technologies, 5G will change our lives in ways we haven’t ever considered. Before 5G, 2G allowed us to text, 3G brought us smartphones, and 4G lets us stream video from anywhere. 5G capabilities are expected to unleash a wave of innovation.
5G opens the door to many new and advances technologies, including:
- Self-driving cars
- Improved mobile multi-player gaming
- Interactive personalized AR/VR experiences
Customers with a 5G enabled phone, have access to the network nationwide. Check our coverage map.
5G+ identifies the 5G areas expected to provide even faster 5G service with Cricket in select areas around the country.
To access Cricket’s 5G network you’ll need a 5G smartphone. Cricket continues to add more 5G smartphones.
5G is included for no additional charge in plans.
If that happens, your 5G device will also work on the Cricket 4G LTE network.
