helio isnt like cricket at all!!! ive had the drift for 4 months now and i have never had a better phone, service, or customer service. because they use sprint and verizon towers i have never dropped a call, or been with out a signal. i cant say enough good things about the company. they accidentally charged me wrong on my bill and it was $175. i called and not only did they change the bill, i got a month free for the inconvenience! my bill went from $175 to $1.20. a dollar!! i couldnt believe it! and if you are 6 months into your contract and you want to change it you can with out extending your contract. every other carrier with extend it! just dont get the heat. its cheaper then the drift, but the drift is far better.