Concerning Cricket SID's

[goose90proof]

I assume the stores are the big box like Wallmart, Best buy, etc. I'm also guessing that you are in a partner coverage area.

Yes. Big box stores. No actual Cricket retailers. So yeah, probably partner coverage.

[goose90proof]

did you try ota,if it will work it load the correct sid and prl for you.

Rich, I have not even flashed the phone yet. I'm very new and I'm just gathering information right now, but it doesn't even look like this is going to be a feasible option for me, which really sucks because I'd love a $55 phone bill. If I had a spare phone to mess with, I might try it just for shits and giggles. Maybe I'll get the right SID and PRL from the OTA as you suggest but I can't take that risk with the only phone I have right now. I'll have to think on this some more.