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Boost Mobile

Product summary

Boost Mobile is a youth-oriented carrier that runs on Sprint Nextel's network.

CNET editors' take

  • Reviewed on: 04/21/2008

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Boost Mobile is an MVNO that is wholly owned by Sprint Nextel. It serves 4 million customers in 45 states. Though originally it marketed its service toward a young, urban audience, Boost is now geared toward all budget-minded consumers. It does not require contracts or credit checks. The primary monthly plan offers unlimited calling, messaging, and Web browsing, but customers can also pay by the minute or by the day. All plans feature push-to-talk services. Originally launched in both New Zealand and Australia in 2001, Boost USA launched in 2003.

Things you should know:

  • As an iDEN carrier, international coverage is limited to a small portion of Baja California, Mexico.
  • 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 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 phones that are similar to those used by Nextel
  • Boost uses Sprint Nextel's network.
  • Fast facts:

  • Subscribers: 4 million
  • Coverage: Boost's coverage is nationwide except for Wyoming, Montana, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Alaska. International coverage is limited to a small portion of Baja California, Mexico. As with all carriers, reception will vary due to location.
  • Technology: CDMA
  • 3G network: No
  • Streaming video service: No
  • Music download service: No
  • Push-to-talk: Yes
  • Prepay plans: Yes
  • Family plans: No
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