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Recover a Deleted Cricket Wireless Number – Reclaim Guide

If your Cricket number was disconnected or you missed a payment, you may still have a chance to get it back. Here's what you need to know.

Retention Timeline

Cricket holds numbers for 30 days after deactivation.

After 30 days, numbers are likely recycled.

The sooner you act, the better your chances of recovery.

How to Recover

1

Contact Cricket Support

Contact Cricket Support: 1-800-274-2538.

2

Provide Information

Provide your old number and account info.

3

Wait for Verification

If the number is still in the "aging" period, Cricket can restore it.

Not Restorable If

It's been reassigned to a new customer

More than 30–45 days have passed

The number has been ported to another carrier

Cricket has released it back to the numbering pool

Tips for Success

💡 Act quickly: The sooner you contact Cricket, the better your chances.

💡 Have your info ready: Account number, billing address, and last payment date.

💡 Be prepared to pay: You may need to pay past-due amounts and reactivation fees.

💡 Consider alternatives: If recovery fails, you may need to choose a new number.

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