Absolutely.
One thing I’ve mentioned before, because I personally avail myself of their services, is the federal Lifeline program that gives 100% free cellphones (regular service, not prepaid) to people if they qualify based on income.
So, for OP:
If that is the case, check out the Lifeline program. Yeah, yeah, it might be a bit petty to grab a Lifeline phone just to play WoW, but to be honest, if you are in a bad financial situation, then the free phone can replace your Cricket cellular one(s), and you can put that money towards something else you need.
https://www.fcc.gov/general/lifeline-program-low-income-consumers
These cellphones are paid for by the Lifeline administrator, but provided through normal service companies like T-Mobile or AT&T (so no prepaid “restrictions”). Personally, I have unlimited minutes and something like 10 gigs of data; more than enough for basic usage. The models available vary, but are usually not more than two or three years old.
No, you won’t get an iPhone 13 for free. But something like… a Galaxy A6 would be common.
Good luck!