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Boost Mobile review

A prepaid carrier whose $25 Unlimited plan is promised at that price for as long as you keep the service.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 8, 2026

Performance (40%)
7.8
Ease of use (25%)
8.5
Value (35%)
9.0

Boost Mobile's pitch is a price that does not creep up. Its Unlimited plan costs $25 a month, and the FAQ says that with AutoPay, as long as you never pause or cancel, you will never pay more than $25 for it. When we checked, new customers paid $10 a month for the first six months. Every Boost plan includes unlimited talk, text and data; the base Unlimited plan includes 30 GB of premium data each month, Unlimited+ and Global Connection include 40 GB, and Unlimited Premium at $60 includes 50 GB, with speeds that may drop to 512kbps after that. Boost does not run a credit check or require an annual contract, and new customers get a 30-day money-back guarantee. The $25 price depends on a $5 AutoPay discount, and taxes and fees apply on top. Check that your phone is unlocked and compatible using Boost's IMEI checker before you switch.

Who it is for

People who want an unlimited plan with a locked price and no credit check.

Price

Unlimited $25 per month with AutoPay, $10 per month for the first 6 months for new customers.

Boost Mobile’s most affordable phone plan is the $25 Forever Unlimited Plan.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

  • Unlimited talk, text and data on every plan
  • 30 GB of premium data on Unlimited, 40 GB on Unlimited+ and Global Connection, 50 GB on Unlimited Premium
  • $25 price held for life with AutoPay as long as you never pause or cancel
  • No credit check or annual contract
  • 30-day money-back guarantee for new customers

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: New customers paid $10 a month for the first 6 months when we checked
  • Strength: Price lock on the $25 Unlimited plan
  • Strength: Stores and online sign-up both available
  • Weakness: The $25 price includes a $5 AutoPay discount
  • Weakness: Taxes and fees apply
  • Weakness: Premium data allowance on the base plan is smaller than on higher tiers

Key facts

  • Unlimited: $25/mo with AutoPay
  • New customer offer: $10/mo for the first 6 months
  • Unlimited Premium: $60/mo, 50 GB premium data
  • Credit check: None
  • Money-back guarantee: 30 days

Where it ranks

Boost Mobile is No. 5 in our Best Cheap Cell Phone Plans verdict.

Alternatives we scored

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