Port a Phone Number to Cricket Wireless — Step-by-Step

Buy a US vanity phone number outright and port it to Cricket Wireless. Pay once from $200–$250 — no subscription from Digit Exclusive. After porting completes (24-48 business hours), the number is yours on Cricket permanently — voice, SMS, MMS, voicemail, caller ID, and 911 all supported. Below: the exact port-in process for Cricket Wireless specifically.

How Cricket Wireless port-in works

Buy a vanity number from us. One-time payment from $200–$250. Pick by area code, state, or pattern from our live inventory.
Receive the transfer kit. Within 1-5 business days, you receive an email with: the originating account number, port-out PIN, originating carrier name, account-holder name, and step-by-step instructions for Cricket Wireless specifically.
Submit the port request to Cricket Wireless. Either in-store (where applicable), online (the Cricket self-service port-in form), or by phone (Cricket customer service). Use the transfer kit values from step 2.
Cricket Wireless processes the port. Typical window: 24-48 business hours. You receive an SMS or email when the cutover completes.
The number is live on Cricket Wireless. Voicemail, caller ID, 911, and all standard cellular services are active from that moment forward.

Cricket Wireless-specific PIN and authorization details

Cricket requires a port-out PIN from your previous carrier. For Cricket port-in: account number + port-out PIN + last 4 SSN.

Cricket Wireless network and ownership

Cricket Wireless is owned by AT&T and runs on the AT&T network. Port-in handling follows AT&T-style verification.

Tips before you start a Cricket Wireless port-in

Cricket is a popular budget MVNO for buyers who want AT&T network coverage without an AT&T-branded contract. Vanity numbers port in cleanly when account names match.
When you complete checkout on our store, the transfer kit provides every field Cricket asks for during their port-in form.
Have the transfer kit open in a second tab while filling out the Cricket port form — line-by-line matching prevents the most common errors.

Common port-in mistakes (with Cricket or any carrier)

Cancelling your originating service before the port completes. Cancellation deactivates the number, which kills the port. Always wait for cutover confirmation before cancelling old service.
Mismatching the account name. The name on your Cricket account must match the originating account name (or be linked via the LOA in our transfer kit).
Submitting the wrong port-out PIN. PINs expire — usually within 24 hours of being issued by the previous carrier. Submit the port-in request promptly after receiving the PIN.

Frequently asked questions

Can I port a vanity number from Digit Exclusive to Cricket Wireless?

Yes. Every US local number we sell is fully portable under FCC §52.31. Cricket Wireless accepts standard port-in requests when transfer kit data is correct. Toll-free numbers (800/888/877/866/855/844/833) follow a different RespOrg transfer process — we sell US local numbers, which port via standard LNP.

How long does the port to Cricket Wireless take?

Typical window: 24-48 business hours from Cricket receiving a complete and accurate port-in request. Same-day completion is common when paperwork is clean.

What if my port to Cricket Wireless fails?

The two most common failure modes are: (1) mismatched account name, and (2) expired port-out PIN. Both are recoverable — re-request a fresh PIN from the originating carrier, verify the account name, and resubmit. Cricket customer service handles port escalations when needed.

Do I need to switch carriers before buying the number?

No. Buy first, then port. The number exists on its originating carrier from the moment of purchase. You initiate the port to Cricket when you're ready — typically once you have your Cricket SIM in hand and an active line.

Ready to buy a number to port to Cricket Wireless?

Browse all 15,593 US vanity numbers — or pick by area code, state, or pattern. Every number is one-of-one, sold outright, and ports cleanly to Cricket Wireless.