Boost Mobile
Uses AT&T's network
Boost Mobile $55 Unlimited+ Review
Prepaid
Voice + Data
No contract
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Last updated: July 2026
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Data
40GB
Calls & texts
Unlimited
Canada incl. · Mexico incl.
International
Mexico & Canada
Pricing
What you’ll actually pay
Estimate taxes for:
This state has significant local wireless taxes. Major cities may add 5–8 percentage points above the state average.
Advertised plan price
$55
Federal Cost Recovery Fee
+ $0.04
Government taxes & fees (est.)
US national average. Select your state above for a closer estimate
+ $7.70
Estimated monthly total
Actual varies by state, city, and billing method
~$62.74/mo
With AutoPay
Save $5/mo with AutoPay
~$57.74/mo
One-time & other fees
Activation fee
Free
SIM card fee
Free
Security deposit
Free
Early termination fee
Free
Charged once at signup or cancellation, not part of the monthly estimate above.
40GB data
Unlimited talk & text
No contract
Hotspot included
Best for
Heavier data users, looking for no-contract flexibility on AT&T's network, with generous hotspot
Think twice if
- You use heavy data. Speeds drop to 512 Kbps after 40GB
- You want an all-in price with no surprises (~$62.74 vs $55.00)
Plan details
Features & specs
Offer details
Bonuses & offers
- Up to $300 in device savings
- Buy Now, Pay Later Available
Data
High-speed data
40GB
Speed after cap
512 Kbps
After your monthly high-speed data is used
5G access
Included
5G tier
Enhanced 5G
Satellite service
Included
Satellite messaging for compatible devices (such as the iPhone 14 or later)
Calls & Texts
Calling
Unlimited
Texting
Unlimited
WiFi calling
Included
Voicemail
Included
Visual voicemail
Included
Call waiting
Included
Call forwarding
Included
Conference calling
Included
Calls from US to Canada
Included
Calls from US to Mexico
Included
Calls from US to other countries
Included
Unlimited minutes to 60+ mobile and 100+ landline destinations, plus variable minutes to 170+
Texting from US (international)
Included
To 190+ destinations
International calling add-ons
Available to purchase
Calling features & extras
Parental controls
Add-On
Hotspot
Hotspot data
Unlimited
Shares plan data
Connected Devices
Watch line
Not available
Tablet line
Available — $20/mo
Coverage
Domestic roaming
Limited (talk/text only or data-capped)
Roaming data
Talk & text only, no data
Notes
100 domestic voice minutes plus domestic texting
International
International roaming
Available as add-on
International data pass
Available as add-on — 1GB for $10/mo
International data
—
In Canada & Mexico
Available as add-on / pass
Plan Details
Contract
No contract
Billing period
Monthly
AutoPay discount
$5/mo off
AutoPay
Affinity discounts
Not eligible for affinity discounts
Plan type
Individual
Business plan
No
Optional add-ons
Optional features you can add to this plan for an additional monthly fee.
Data Usage
10GB for $10/mo
Insurance Protection
$8/mo
Boost Protect · Full device protection for devices up to $499.99 MSRP (includes AppleCare for iPhones)
$12/mo
Boost Protect · Full device protection for devices $500–$999.99 MSRP (includes AppleCare for iPhones)
$15/mo
Boost Protect · Full device protection for devices $1,000–$1,499.99 MSRP (includes AppleCare for iPhones)
$18/mo
Boost Protect · Full device protection for devices $1,500–$3,000 MSRP (includes AppleCare for iPhones)
International Region Pass
5GB for $10/mo
North America Connect
North America · 30-day pass · Talk & text unlimited · Data allotment
International Travel Pass
1GB for $10/mo
Global Roaming · Talk & text within 90+ destinations and back to the U.S. (extra data $10/GB)
Talk & text unlimited · Data allotment
Parental Control
$10/mo
Boost Family Guard · Parental control app featuring location tracking, safety zones, location history, and screen time management.
Visual Voicemail
$3/mo
Premium Visual Voicemail · EN/ES transcriptions, custom folders, in-app notes, and direct message sharing. (Android only)
Add-on availability may vary by plan. Confirm with Boost Mobile before purchasing.
Coverage
Network performance
Typical 5G speeds
75-338 Mbps
Upload 4-27 Mbps · Latency 34-57 ms
Typical 4G LTE speeds
12-71 Mbps
Upload 1-13 Mbps · Latency 41-73 ms
MVNO on AT&T
Boost Mobile
An EchoStar-owned carrier running primarily on AT&T's network, with T-Mobile access during its network transition: no-contract prepaid plans, a price-locked unlimited option, and taxes added on top.
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Accuracy notice:
Plan details are sourced from Boost Mobile’s website and updated periodically.
Pricing, features, and availability can change without notice.
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