Boost Mobile Plans

Boost now runs primarily on AT&T’s nationwide network, with continued T-Mobile access while it retires its own radio sites. It keeps its own 5G core, so it works as a hybrid operator rather than a plain reseller. As a value brand, its data can be deprioritized behind host postpaid customers during congestion.

Yes. Boost supports bringing compatible unlocked phones, tablets, and watches, with an IMEI checker to confirm support. You can activate with a physical SIM or eSIM, and eSIM works on many recent devices, including iPhone 12 and newer.

Yes. During activation you can choose to port in your existing number from another carrier or take a new one. You’ll need your old account active and the right transfer details.

No for standard no-contract prepaid service, which is advertised as no credit check. If you finance a device or open a buy-now-pay-later account, Boost runs a soft credit check through a financing partner, which is separate from activating prepaid service.

There’s no contract on prepaid service, and you can leave anytime by stopping payment or porting out, with no early-termination fee. If you financed a phone or took a discounted device tied to a minimum service period, leaving early can make the remaining balance due or claw back the discount.

Taxes and fees are not included; they’re added on top of the advertised price, and can include government taxes, universal service charges, and regulatory recovery fees. SIM and activation costs are usually low and promotion-dependent, so check the current offer.

Effectively yes for the headline rates. Boost applies an autopay discount on its unlimited plans, and many promotional offers require autopay and sometimes a port-in, so plan on enrolling to hit the advertised price.

You’re expected to keep service without interruption. Boost is shifting traffic to AT&T’s network while keeping T-Mobile access and retiring its own sites gradually, with the migration staged over time rather than a hard cutover. Coverage should broadly track AT&T’s, supplemented by T-Mobile.

Boost markets an unlimited plan whose monthly rate is guaranteed to stay the same as long as you remain active on that plan. The plan includes a set amount of premium data before speeds may slow in congestion, and introductory promotional rates usually require a port-in and autopay.

Yes, you can temporarily suspend your child’s Boost Mobile service and keep their phone number using a vacation hold.

How to suspend service:

1. Log in to the Boost Mobile app or website
2. Navigate to your account settings
3. Select the line you want to suspend
4. Request a vacation hold for up to 30 days

During suspension, billing is paused and the phone number is retained. You can reactivate service anytime before the hold expires through the same app or website.

Alternative option: Consider using Boost Family Guard parental controls to restrict internet access or usage without fully suspending service.

Important: Do not suspend service by simply not paying your bill, as this could result in losing the phone number after 30-40 days of non-payment.

For assistance, contact Boost Mobile Customer Care at (833) 502-6678.