Published on 2/28/2025
Key Takeaways:- Available through cricketwireless.com, and in-stores, customers can purchase the iPhone 16e starting February 28.
- Get the new iPhone 16e in an elegant matte finishes – black or white
What’s the news?
Cricket Wireless is excited to bring the highly anticipated iPhone 16e to new and existing customers. Cricket Wireless will offer the iPhone 16e, which is built for Apple Intelligence1 with the all-new A18 chip, two-in-one high resolution camera system, supersized battery life with up to 26 hours of video playback2, customizable Action button to quickly access useful features, and satellite access in the case of emergencies.3
iPhone 16e offers powerful capabilities at a more affordable price. It delivers fast, smooth performance and the best battery life ever on a 6.1-inch iPhone, thanks to the industry-leading efficiency of the A18 chip and the new Apple C1, the first cellular modem designed by Apple. iPhone 16e is also built for Apple Intelligence, the intuitive personal intelligence system that delivers helpful and relevant intelligence while taking an extraordinary step forward for privacy in AI. The 48MP Fusion camera takes gorgeous photos and videos, and with an integrated 2x Telephoto, it is like having two cameras in one, so users can zoom in with optical quality. When outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage, iPhone 16e can use Apple’s groundbreaking satellite features — including Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages, and Find My via satellite. With custom-designed components and deeply integrated software, iPhone 16e users can stay connected and get help when it matters most. iPhone 16e will be available in two elegant matte finishes — black and white — with colorful cases available to accessorize.
iPhone 16e can be activated with an eSIM, a more secure alternative to a physical SIM card. With eSIM, users can quickly activate their cellular plan, store multiple cellular plans on the same device, and stay connected. Cricket supports eSIM Quick Transfer which allows users to transfer their existing plan to their new iPhone, and with eSIM Carrier Activation Cricket can digitally assign a user’s eSIM directly to their iPhone.
For more details on pricing and data plans, please visit cricketwireless.com. For more details on Apple products, please visit www.apple.com.
What’s Always On at Cricket?
- The tryCricket app gives customers with an eligible iPhone a chance to experience Cricket’s easy, high-quality service on our powerful nationwide network with a 14-day trial at no cost or commitment. Find out more here.
- Multi-Month plans allow you to pay in advance and save. Lock in even more value with either our 3-month Unlimited Plan or 12-month Unlimited Plan. Bring your own device, pay upfront and get unlimited voice and data for $25/mo. for the 12-month offer.4 Learn more here.
- Streaming MAX with ads included for customers on our $60/mo. Unlimited Plan.5
- Prioritize your money with the Acorns saving and investment app. As a Cricket customer you can receive a $20 initial bonus investment to your Acorns account for signing up. Plus pay your Cricket bills with the card linked to Acorns and Cricket will add $0.75 to your Acorns account each month.6
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About Cricket Wireless
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1Apple Intelligence is available in beta on all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, with Siri and device language set to English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, or U.S.), as an iOS 18 update. Additional features and Chinese (Simplified), English (India, Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish language support available in early April, with more languages coming over the course of the year, including Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages.
2Battery life varies by use and configuration; see apple.com/iphone for more information.
3Emergency SOS and Messages via satellite are included for free for two years with the activation of any iPhone 14 or later model. Connection and response times vary based on location, site conditions, and other factors. Messages via satellite requires a carrier plan. SMS messaging via satellite is available on supported carriers. SMS message rates may apply. See https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213885 for more information.
4 Cricket may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.
Online only. Requires new single-line account and your own compatible device. Terms & restrictions apply.
5 Video streams in SD quality.
6Offer must be redeemed by setting up a new Acorns Account and making your first investment into your Acorns Invest Account ($5 minimum) within 60 days. Monthly bill-pay promotion is $0.75 invested into your Acorns Invest Account when you spend $5 each calendar month at Cricket using a card properly linked to your Acorns Invest Account.
