The biggest issue that Boost has is its pricing. Its plans are more expensive than many other mobile virtual network operators’ (or MVNOs). Read on to figure out if Boost is worth the cost, or if there’s a better phone plan out there for you. In our opinion, the perks aren’t quite worth the extra $10, making the $50 plan a better deal for most customers. One of the biggest drawbacks of going with an MVNO carrier like Boost is the slowed data speeds. But getting on a 5G network will help offset the sluggish data speeds, and T-Mobile’s 5G network is the biggest and fastest in the country right now. All of Boost’s data plans will give you access to T-Mobile’s 5G network. This is great news for folks who live in major metropolitan or suburban areas (those in more rural areas probably won’t see 5G for another few years). This is why we’re kind of disappointed in Boost’s prices. At $60, Boost’s best unlimited data plan is the same price as T-Mobile’s Essentials plan, and just a few dollars cheaper than unlimited plans from AT&T and Verizon. It’s hard to justify spending so much on an unlimited data plan from Boost when you could get one for much cheaper from a company like Visible Wireless or Mint Mobile. (You can see direct plan-for-plan comparisons between some of these plans in the section below this). Data deprioritization means that the network owner (in this case, T-Mobile), will slow down your data speeds when it’s busy. So, while T-Mobile customers may get enough data to watch an HD movie on a Tuesday evening, Boost customers may get a pixelated mess when they try to stream a Youtube video. Data deprioritization affects customers differently, depending on the time and their location, but in general it will mean slower data speeds overall. Here’s what you need to know about Boost Mobile’s family plans. That’s definitely cheaper than buying four individual unlimited data lines at $50 or $60 each. Here’s a quick look at how a 4-line family plan from Boost compares with the competition. T-Mobile’s network has seen some vast improvements in recent years, since its merger with Sprint. The network has the fastest data speeds and best 5G coverage in the United States. Check out how the coverage looks in your area using the interactive map below.
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You can call in, live chat someone from Boost’s website, or use social media like Twitter. We say skip calling in if you can—it’s a lot of automated menus and wait times. But Boost Mobile’s social media response to us was fast and helpful. Twitter for the win.
Cell phone plans: Boost offers plenty of talk, text, and data plans for all kinds of users. We like the company’s two unlimited data plans and free hotspot data allowance. The high prices, not so much. Family cell phone plans: Boost’s family plans just aren’t very impressive. You can save a few bucks by adding additional lives, but you’ll find better savings with other MVNOs. Coverage and data performance: Boost is an MVNO that uses T-Mobile’s network, which means amazing data speeds and a great 5G network, but limited coverage in rural areas. Cell phones and devices: iPhones, Galaxies, and plenty of other awesome phones await you. Boost even offers some sweet discounts for new customers.
Ultimately, we evaluated Boost Mobile based on several key factors:
Price Data speeds Perks (like hotspot allowance and HD streaming) Network coverage Customer service
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