Dish has given up on becoming the fourth major wireless carrier in the US, selling its spectrum licenses to AT&T and shifting Boost Mobile to operate primarily on AT&T’s network, marking the end of its efforts to build a standalone 5G network and effectively ending its pursuit of becoming a major carrier.
A reviewer replaced their iPad with a $100 Celero5G Tab from Boost Mobile, finding it suitable for light work and entertainment despite limited performance and storage, making it a good budget option for casual users.
Boost Mobile is offering the iPhone 16 for one cent as part of a Black Friday deal, but it requires a 36-month installment plan and a Boost Infinite wireless plan starting at $65 per month. The phone will be locked to Boost Mobile's network, and opting out of the contract will require paying off the phone. This deal is a strategy to attract customers into a long-term agreement, making it potentially beneficial for those already considering a similar wireless plan.
Amazon is offering a Black Friday deal where customers can purchase any iPhone 16 model for just one cent through Boost Mobile. However, this offer requires enrolling in a 36-month installment plan with a Boost Infinite wireless plan starting at $65 per month, and the phone will be locked to Boost Mobile's network. This deal is essentially a way to commit customers to a long-term contract, but it could be beneficial for those already paying similar monthly fees and looking for a new phone and service.
Amazon's Big Spring Sale Event is offering iPhone 15 and Pro models for just $.01, but the deal actually requires a 36-month contract with Boost Mobile and locks customers into a specific service plan. While the initial cost seems minimal, additional expenses such as taxes, shipping, and monthly fees add up, potentially totaling well over $2,000 over the contract period. Customers should carefully consider their current plan and expenses before committing to this seemingly enticing offer.
Boost Mobile's new unlimited plan offers unlimited talk, text, and data for $25 per month with AutoPay, along with 5G access, 30GB of high-speed data per month, and a hotspot. The plan stands out as it is not tied to 12-month increments like some competitors. Boost Mobile is actively expanding its 5G capacity and plans to leverage its 2.5 GHz spectrum and deploy Massive MIMO radio technology to provide faster speeds and increased network capacity. Prepaid plans like Boost Mobile's offer flexibility, control over spending, and no-contract options, making them appealing to a wide range of consumers.