Just about everyone knows the names of the “Big Three” top-tier wireless service providers: Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. But, for every one of these major network operators there are a number of others with their own rates, customer service, and phone selection.
These prepaid Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) license towers from the big names in the space.
Let’s take a closer look at Boost Mobile and learn about it the brand, its rates, and features.
About Boost Mobile
Following the Sprint and T-Mobile merger, DISH has acquired Boost Mobile. Boost Mobile operates in the United States with a nationwide CDMA/LTE network for coverage. It offers pre-paid rate plans which means no long term contracts or obligations.
Taxes and fees are included and include unlimited talk, text, and data. Additionally, the come with mobile hotspot capabilities and unlimited music streaming.
What deals does Boost offer?
Boost Mobile offers a $40 rate introductory plan for customers who bring their handset, giving them 35GB of high speed data. The first six months include a $10 credit on the bill; the rate goes up to $50 after that.
What are Boost’s rate plans?
Boost does not charge for going over your allotted data and taxes are included in the cost. Each plan comes with unlimited data, but only a set amount of it is high speed.
Boost rate plans include a number of options which cost less than $50 per month. Each comes with its own amount of data; some are for new customers or those who bring their own device.
- $15/month: Unlimited talk, text, and 2GB 4G/5G, mobile hotspot (New Bring-Your-Own customers only)
- $25/month: Unlimited talk, text, and 5GB 4G/5G, mobile hotspot (New customers only)
- $35/month: Unlimited talk, text, and 10GB 4G/5G, mobile hotspot
- $50/month: Unlimited talk, text, and 35GB 4G/5G, with 12GB mobile hotspot
- $60/month: Unlimited talk, text, and 35GB 4G/5G, with 30GB mobile hotspot
Remember, in order to get the 5G speeds on your phone you will need a compatible device.
SEE: How to unlock your Sprint phone
Can I do multiple line accounts at Boost Mobile?
Customers interested in family plans or multiple lines can do so with discounted pricing. As of today Boost Mobile offers a $20 discount when adding a line to one of the unlimited ($50/mo. Unlimited plan or $60/mo. Unlimited Plus) plans.
Other Boost features and offerings
Boost Mobile provides a handful of extras (Boost Extras) to its customers, most of which can pair with the various rate plans. Details include international calling, extra data, HD video streaming, and phone insurance.
A Boost Perks mobile app lets customers save money with partner brands such as AMC, Papa John’s Sam’s Club, Costco, and others.
What phones does Boost offer?
Take a peek at the current lineup of Android phones offered through Boost and you’ll find familiar names from brands like Samsung and Motorola. There are also devices from the likes of LG, Coolpad, and Wiko, too.
As we often see with a lot of prepaid providers, phone selection is a mixed bag, leaning more more toward affordability as opposed to performance. With that said, we do recognize there are some incredibly robust and current models, including the Samsung Galaxy S21.
For those looking to save money there are also a handful devices which are certified pre-owned, meaning that although they were once used by someone else, they come with a guarantee/warranty.
We’ve gathered up a handful of the best phones you can purchase at Boost Mobile today. In addition to what’s offered through Boost, we always suggest buying an unlocked phone for use with a carrier. The options are plentiful in both directions and you’ll likely get something more powerful.
Samsung Galaxy S21
The Galaxy S21 reigns as the current flagship leader for Samsung and it’s often the benchmark by which most other devices are compared.
For your money you’ll get a 6.2-inch Infinity-O display that reaches edge to edge and features a hole-punch front-facing 10-megapixel camera. With a high refresh rate it will make games buttery smooth and moving images a treat to behold.
Around back are a trio of cameras in the form of a 12-megapixel ultra-wide and 12-megapixel wide-angle, and 64-megapixel telephoto camera.
Powering things are a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core processor, 8GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage. This one will be powerful enough to handle daily tasks for two or more years.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
The Galaxy S series is the line of phones that everyone knows but it’s the Galaxy Z family that’s a little more exciting. Why? Because they’re folding devices!
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is Samsung’s third generation experience that is more or less a two-screen phone that opens into a tablet-sized display. If productivity is your thing, this is the one to consider. Well, the same could be said about gaming, too.
Powered by Android 11 with One UI, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 packs a whopping 12GB RAM with 256GB internal storage. An octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor runs the show and a 4,400mAh battery keeps things going all day. And when it’s time to charge up, enjoy super fast wired or wireless options.
LG Stylo 6
Big, practical, and the only one with a stylus, the LG Stylo 6 provides users with a large screen and an extra bit of functionality. The 6.8-inch display offers up plenty of high-definition space for scribbling notes, marking up documents, and more.
Running Android 10, the phone is powered by an octa-core processor with 3GB RAM. Storage comes in at 64GB but a microSD expansion card slot opens the door for up to 2TB external media.
Wrapping things up, the LG handset has a triple camera configuration on the rear, front-facing 13-megapixel selfie camera, and a 4,000mAh battery.
Motorola Moto G Power
When you care more about messaging, social media, and tasks than gaming, you don’t need to worry about high-end hardware. But that doesn’t mean you have to skimp on the important stuff.
This phone runs a lean and mean Android 10 and features a sizable 6.6-inch display with a hole-punch cutout for the front-facing camera. The inner workings include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB expandable storage. Sufficient enough to get the job done for many users, the 5,000mAh battery ensures lasts as long as you do.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
Everything old is new again as the clamshell design returns for the Android generation. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 features a 6.7-inch screen when fully opened but closes to fit in pockets and purses.
Running Android 11, the 5G phone doesn’t cut corners on hardware as it packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor and a generous amount (8GB) of memory.
Other standout details include a pair of 12-megapixel cameras, a front-facing 10-megapixel camera, and a 3,300mAh battery with support for fast and wireless charging, and power sharing.
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G
If note-taking, marking up images, or sketching are important, you want a device that features support for a stylus. This Motorola handset does just that as it runs Android 11 and packs quite a productivity punch.
Features include a generous 6.8-inch display with a hole-punch cutout for the 16-megapixel front-facing camera. The inner workings include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 processor with 4GB RAM and 128GB expandable storage. Sufficient enough to get the job done for many users, the 5,000mAh battery puts in more hours than you do.
