Boost Mobile is yet another economical option for those seeking a good alternative to more pricey providers. Its wide array of unlimited plans, flexible pre-pay options, and generous data allowance have made Boost a very attractive choice.
Three out of Boost’s four plan options offer unlimited coverage. Buyers can choose between a 5GB plan for $15 a month, Unlimited without mobile hotspot for $25, Unlimited plan with 12GB of mobile hotspot for $40, or Unlimited Plus with 30GB of mobile hotspot for $60. Given the bare bones allotment for the $15 plan, you’re probably best off going with the $25 option, which platforms such as Whistle Out and Clark have commended as providing more than sufficient 4G/LTE and 5G coverage and download speed. While Boost offers three-month and yearly plans, with one of its yearly plans even going as low as $8.33 a month for 1GB of data, customers are not required to sign up for one as is the case with Mint Mobile.
There are some notable factors to keep in mind with Boost. Signing up online can be a tricky process, as the site will not let you know if your phone is eligible to pair with the service or not before paying. Additionally, if using your older phone, there’s a $25 activation fee which is not disclosed right away online. As a result, it’s best to sign up in person at a T-Mobile store. You are also unable to choose between AT&T and T-Mobile as your network provider when signing up, which can be an issue if you live in an area where one service is weaker than the other.
