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Boost Mobile: New Customers: 1st Year of Unlimited Talk, Text & Data Expired

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$300.00
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Boost Mobile is offering New Customers: 1st Year of Unlimited Talk, Text & Data (Buy 6-Months, Get 6-Months Free) on sale for $150.

Thanks community member WackyP for sharing this deal

Includes:
  • Unlimited Talk & Text
  • Unlimited Data
    • After 35GB high speed monthly data allotment is exceeded, speeds may be reduced for the remainder of the month. Hotspot usage draws from monthly data allotment.
  • 12GB Mobile Hotspot
  • FREE SIM Kit ($9.99 value)
  • FREE 2-Day Shipping ($9.99 value)
  • Works on Most Unlocked GSM Phones
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New customers only. Online only. 5G service requires compatible device. 5G is not available everywhere. After your first year of service, the Unlimited plan is billed annually at $300. *Unlimited Data: After 35GB high speed monthly data allotment is exceeded, speeds may be reduced for the remainder of the month. Hotspot usage draws from monthly data allotment. For iPhone, requires iOS 15.2 or higher.

-New customers = email address never associated with a Boost account.
-Expect T-Mobile even though ad shows the black At&t sim.
-Throttle after 35gb is 512kbps.
-Disable auto-pay way before the end of year 1 if are not staying for year 2.

https://deals.boostmobile.com/myp...ly-halfoff
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Last Edited by MisterDude February 28, 2024 at 09:31 PM
Your SIM card will arrive via UPS 2nd day air. It's a 9 x 12 inch padded mailer. My mailer was white in color. UPS left it on the doorstep and due to the light weight it almost blew away! So keep an eye on that package tracking because the wind can carry it off from your porch or doorstep.

Q: What network does Boost Mobile use?
A:. Owner of Boost is Dish. They are trying to create their own network. That will take forever though. In the meanwhile, they are using both At&t and T-Mobile. For online deals, expect to receive a T-Mobile sim.

Q: Is there a trick to receive an At&t sim?
A: No promises this will work, but someone said entering 49619 as the zip code accomplishes this.
https://howardforums.com/showthre...st17259159

Q: If I receive a T-Mobile sim, can I use a purchased At&t sim and activate the sim using this plan?
A: Maybe. When ordering, check the box: "I will transfer it (existing number) during activation." Later on, log into your account activate this plan using the At&t sim . Whether this technique still works with the promo plans is unknown to me. People usually do this with regularly priced plans.

Q: Where would I even get an At&t sim?
A: Not at big retailers like Amazon, Target, Walmart, or Best Buy. They all sell the T-Mobile one. You would need to go to a Boost retail store. Store cooperation is mixed as they probably want to sell you a new line. Alternative would be ebay. On ebay, search using something like the phrase: "This Will Give You Access To AT&T Network With This Sim Card By Boost Mobile".

Q: Should I pick: "Yes. I will transfer it during activation." OR "No. Give me a new number.
A. Selecting the transfer option is the better option even if you want a new number as this delays activation. Boost will activate the sim if you select the new number option which means you lose service days while the sim is in transit.

Q: I want to port my number in but I still have a few months left with my other provider. Can I delay activation that long?
A: From a Boost rep on reddit: "For this promotion, there should be no restriction here and you should be free to activate whenever you'd like!"
https://www.reddit.com/r/BoostMob...t/krt6r5e/

Q: I activated a T-Mobile sim but now I want to try the At&t one. Is it possible?
A: No because in order to switch networks you would have to port out, start a new account, port back in, and sign up for whatever plan is available at that moment. The 1/2 price $300 plan will surely not be an option then.

Q: Can I get a new number now and then port in a different number sometime in the future after evaluating the service?
A: No.

Q: When does the deal end?
A: According to the Boost rep on reddit: "11:59 PM MST this coming Sunday evening (02/25/2024)."

Q: I am not staying for year 2. What do I need to do?
A: Make sure auto-pay is disabled. Auto-pay settings can be found on their website and within the Boost One app. Other option is to port out. Port out at least a week before year 1 ends. ****Boost will charge you the regular price of $300 for year 2 if you do nothing.****

Q: If after year 1, can I downgrade to a different, cheaper plan?
A: Probably not unless you port out and then back in as all the less expensive plans are for new users. After a year, you would not be considered a new user.

Q: Deal says new users only. How do I get around that?
A: Use an email address never associated with Boost.

Q: I am a active Boost user. Can I just switch to this plan easily?
A: No. You would need to port out and come back in with a new email address and account. Any unused Boost coins would be lost and if you have a Boost-locked phone, the 1 year service requirement to unlock it would be interrupted.

Q: What happens after I use 35gb for the month?
A: Throttle speed is 512kbps. This deal is more suited for those who reach past 35gb only on rare occasions.

Q: I can get past the email check.
A: Disable ad-blocker, use a different browser, or go to the cart directly:
https://boostmobile.com/shop/buy/...:FS6Months

Q: What the heck is a Boost Coin?
A: Currency that can be used to pay off your Boost cellular service plan. Coins cannot be used to buy a phone. Five minutes of your time done everyday would yield about $11, $12, maybe $13+ (if you are lucky) a month off your bill. Less coins will be earned if there are glitches in the app. People who purchase this annual plan would not be able to use any of the coins earned until it is time to pay for year 2.

How to earn Boost Coins
1. Launch the Boost One app (log in if needed).
2. Spin wheel to see how many coins you win (99% time wheel lands on 5 coins).
3. Watch 5 video ads that last about 30 seconds each.
4. Set alarm on your phone for 24 hours later because that is earliest you can spin the next day.
5. Done for the day.

Q: I see phones at a discount on the Boost website. Can I buy them at that price now that I am a Boost user?
A: You can only buy one if you declare yourself as a new user with a different email address & also pay for the 1st month of service which is usually $40 or $60. Then, you would disable auto-pay and let that plan expire after the first month. Phone would still be locked to Boost as the account used to buy the phone was not active for 12 months. However, you could move the phone to an account that has active service on Boost.

Q: What is the 9 month upgrade rule?
A: Boost usually allows users whose accounts are 9+ months old to buy one of the discounted phones you see on their website without purchasing a new line or upgrading their existing plan. Whether the 9 month upgrade rule will apply here is not known as Boost can make changes to their policies anytime they want. We will just have to wait and see.

Q: Is eSim supported on Boost Mobile?
A: eSim works only for newer Apple devices. Android not yet supported. I seem to remember Boost moving old Sprint customers on eSim to At&t. So, maybe it is easier to get onto At&t with an e-Sim supported Apple phone as compared to Android users who want to be on At&t. Obviously this is just a guess on my part.
https://www.boostmobile.com/suppo...-your-esim

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You will be charged $150 today and on the backend a credit for that amount will be placed on your SIM.

When you activate, the SIM uses its $150 credit to purchase 1 year of service at the discounted rate of $150.

If you fail to activate in the time frame, which is anywhere from 3-6 months, they will charge you full price (an additional $150) and add it to the SIM cards balance for when/if you ever activate it.

No matter what, you are purchasing 1 year of service and the SIM card they send will forever have 1 year of prepaid service sitting on it. Whether you activate in 1 day or 3 years it will still work, the only difference is whether you pay $150 or $300 for that SIM.
I ported out a few weeks back. It took about 2 hours. I had to call in and get the account and pin first. It took a few redirects and waits, and attempts by them to get me to stay. But this took about 30-45 mins. Then I had to call again as during thr port out process, they don't automatically approve it. It again took a few redirects and waiting and upsell and finally was able to port out.
Boost Mobile customer service is the worst. The first 2 layers of customer service cannot speak freely or answer your questions. They are only allowed to respond with a few scripted sentences. Keep asking for a manager or supervisor and pray you don't disconnect during the 45 minute wait.

Wasted so much time and energy when I bit on a Slick Deal last year and they overcharged me $180 which took 10+ calls and 2 months to get back (They initially issued it as credit to my account and I had to fight even more to get it back to my card)

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henry333
03-09-2024 at 05:04 AM.
03-09-2024 at 05:04 AM.
Anyone able to get Wifi calling to work? I had no success on two phones that worked fine on other carriers (including a $3/mo Ultra Mobile plan)
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03-10-2024 at 12:41 AM.
03-10-2024 at 12:41 AM.
Quote from henry333 :
Anyone able to get Wifi calling to work? I had no success on two phones that worked fine on other carriers (including a $3/mo Ultra Mobile plan)

With black sim(AT&T) I was able to enable WiFi calling
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03-27-2024 at 06:33 AM.
03-27-2024 at 06:33 AM.
The signal is very bad. I want to return it .
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MemorableBook757
03-27-2024 at 11:46 AM.
03-27-2024 at 11:46 AM.
Quote from Harry_Le :
The signal is very bad. I want to return it .

Which sim you have tmobile or att
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dkeat
03-29-2024 at 07:45 PM.
03-29-2024 at 07:45 PM.
Boost has terrible customer support. I had them add the $5 extra data for one month and now they can't get it removed. Every month for about a year I'm charged an extra $5 (not using close to 35 gb). Chat takes 45 minutes and then they only issue me a $5 credit. As soon as my credit is spent I'm looking for an alternate service.
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ScottoDono
03-30-2024 at 09:46 AM.
03-30-2024 at 09:46 AM.
This deal is live again. Should I get hold of an ATT sim first before I order or should I try zip code trick?
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03-30-2024 at 01:36 PM.
03-30-2024 at 01:36 PM.
Quote from RainRDX :
I used this one

https://www.ebay.com/itm/384858797184
Whats up with this in the description? Is it true?

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In Order To Active This Sim Card, You Must Contact Customer Service Or We Can Activate It For You.

The Website Will Not Recognize The Sim Card unfortunately. Activation Is With Customer Service or Any Boost Mobile Store.
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04-06-2024 at 08:10 AM.
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Deal looks to be dead
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05-07-2024 at 07:31 PM.
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gggggg
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05-08-2024 at 10:38 AM.
05-08-2024 at 10:38 AM.
Quote from 626OG :
Folks have mentioned here being able to perform Boost Mobile to Boost Mobile ports during SIM activation - I'm inclined to believe that's true. I plan on testing this out.

In any case, you can port out to US Mobile's 30-day free trial and subsequently port back into this promo.
did you ever try this?
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05-08-2024 at 12:38 PM.
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Quote from Timless :
did you ever try this?

Yes, it works.
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05-08-2024 at 08:21 PM.
05-08-2024 at 08:21 PM.
Quote from 626OG :
Yes, it works.
How does it work? Get the port out details, and then when porting it, put Boost as the original carrier and fill everything out?
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Quote from Timless :
How does it work? Get the port out details, and then when porting it, put Boost as the original carrier and fill everything out?

Correct
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05-12-2024 at 06:51 AM.
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Correct
Thanks for confirming it worked for you. I assume you need a separate account with a different email address for the new activation. Was there any lapse in service? Do you have to switch underlying carrier for the port to go through?
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