Boost Mobile

Things you should know:

iDEN international coverage is limited to a small portion of Baja California, Mexico. CDMA international coverage also is limited.

Boost offers a monthly plan with unlimited voice calls, PTT, and Web browsing. You can also pay for voice calling by the day or by the minute. Exact services will vary by plan but PTT is available for all iDEN customers.

Boost does not charge activation fees nor does it require contracts or credit checks.

Boost does not charge roaming fees for travel in its coverage area.

Boost offers Motorola iDEN phones that are similar to those used by Nextel. CDMA models vary.

Boost uses Sprint Nextel's network.

Fast facts:

Subscribers: 4 million

Coverage: Boost's iDEN coverage is nationwide except for Alaska. CDMA coverage extends to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As with all carriers, reception will vary due to location.

Technology: iDEN; CDMA

3G network: No

Streaming video service: No

Music download service: No

Push-to-talk: Yes

Prepay plans: Yes

Family plans: No