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Boost Mobile offers prepaid wireless services. It provides flexible, no-contract plans that include unlimited talk, text and data options. Operating on a nationwide network, Boost Mobile offers various devices and mobile plans to suit different user needs.

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Pros
  • Affordable monthly plans
  • Good customer support experience
  • Flexible payment options
Cons
  • Inconsistent network coverage
  • Slow internet speeds

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed July 3, 2018

    I was a loyal customer for over 3 years. I went to my local Boost Mobile store in National City CA. to upgrade my phone. The female technician in the store was unknowledgeable about any of the Boost Mobile devices. When I made a decision to buy a LG Tribune mobile phone she didn't know how to ring up the sales. HORRIBLE SERVICE. She kept making calls to her manager They spoke in Spanish so I couldn't understand what they were saying. I switched to Verizon.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 1, 2018

    I signed up with Boost Mobile through their promotion of “Bring your own phone and get a month free!" I had an UNLOCKED iPhone and the promotion on the website said it was compatible. I went through the promotion process, activated the phone. It promised a $50 credit would be made to my account. The credit was never applied.

    I reached out to customer service and they we so rude and unhelpful. The supervisor Russell didn’t even apologize. My phone was not compatible for the promotion, but for some reason the website allowed it. (You have to type in a device specific ID number to proceed, if it’s not compatible it won’t let you get the promotion.) I had been lied to by a previous customer service rep earlier that day and read all the info from the promo to Russel who just kept repeating he was not going to give me my $50 credit. The only reason I became a customer was because of that promotion, that it stated my device was applicable for. After refused to be of any help I contacted corporates and filed a complaint against the company with the Better Business Bureau.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 29, 2018

    I moved to Boost from Sprint a few weeks ago and since day one I started experiencing problems with my phone, a Samsung Galaxy. I had never had any problem with my Samsung while I was on Sprint but just a few days after moving to Boost the phone wouldn't start. I was sent from Boost to Samsung and vice versa, and finally I sent my phone to Samsung for diagnosis. What they told me is that likely when the service change happened the new software wasn't compatible with the hardware and they had to repair it. I called Boost and after a long conversation one of the managers told me that she was putting a request to approve a $70 credit for the inconvenience and that I would hear back within 72h.

    I never hear back and when I called back a week later I was told that nothing was documented and that they couldn't do anything. First I talked with a manager (Luis) who said that if they wanted to do it, they can, without the need to escalate, but that they don't want to. Then I talked with another manager (Benjamin) who was also unwilling to help. The manager to whom I spoke last week also promised that my account would be suspended for the time the phone is being with Samsung so I could get a credit for these days. Boost is now saying that they won't. Once again there is no documentation on the notes. This is completely disrespectful and very unprofessional. Beware Boost, so far the worst customer service I've ever experience. They are liars, unprofessional and unwilling to help.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 28, 2018

    I moved to a location where my Boost Mobile phone does not work. Contacted them to get my phone unlocked and they refused because I had not been with them 12 months. I have been with them 11 months. They would not be helpful in any way. DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 27, 2018

    These people had no concern for me at all. I bought a phone online refurbished and then when I turned the phone on there was an issue with the speaker. I was given the number for Brightstar claims which took a week to send me an email. Took another week for them to receive the phone and a week to send me one. They then sent me a phone with the same issue. In this amount of time I lost my job. I promptly called and requested my money back because I don't have 4 more weeks to wait on another faulty phone. They wouldn't return me anything!! I explained I didn't use the phone. I got it and returned it. They didn't care. I went to Metro where they care for their customers. As a single mom I don't like being taken advantage of.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed June 26, 2018

    I have not been able to make or receive phone calls and texts since June 17, 2018. They claimed that my SIM card was not compatible with my phone, they sent my SIM to someone in North Carolina, then I finally get it and it looks just like the one they said was not compatible. I put it in my phone and it did not fix the issue, so I had to get back on the phone with Boost rude workers and today is June 26, 2018. I do not have any service. Do not waste your time and money going to Boost Mobile, I should have never left AT&T.

    I have not been with Boost 6 months and they think I'm going to buy a new phone. They finally transfer me to ZTE and they say I have to send the phone in for repairs and Boost don't do loaner phones. I get the RMA from ZTE and went on the website to submit the warranty paperwork so that I could send the phone in for repairs. The ZTE website says there is a 12 month warranty on their devices; when I put in the serial number for my device it says the device is not under warranty. Sounds like a scam is being run by Boost and ZTE to give customers crappy phones that don't work long and make them buy new phones.

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed June 23, 2018

    I am very dissatisfied with my services things like call dropping no data etc. So I finally decided to take my device elsewhere and found out that Boost Mobile have their customers under a blind contract. They lock devices and refuse to unlock them unless you stay with them for at least 12 months. Upon calling customer service I was told that customers don’t need to know that policy unless they are trying to switch companies even if you are unhappy with their services.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed June 23, 2018

    Boost has great coverage in my area but the customer service... just crap. First I get online chat asking questions about switching my son from Verizon to our family plan. The CSR pulls account, says I have to go in store and I will get a free phone, 1st month prorated, and he can keep his #. So I call a number of stores asking if they have a particular phone and I finally get one that says she's holding one in her hand.

    So I go out of my way to go to that store on one of the hottest days we've seen and GUESS WHAT she doesn't have that particular phone, then proceeds to go through 30 minutes of questions and a difficult phone call to my son stepmother (as you may guess... hates me) to get the acct info and PIN # to port his phone #, and ONLY THEN she takes my name and tells me that I've had my current family plan too long. In other words it's an old plan and we aren't allowed to have the same perks as the "new" family plan... THAT MAKES NO SENSE WHATSOEVER!!! Customer service is a joke... I'm at the end of my rope with them.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 20, 2018

    I ordered a pre-owned "certified" device from Boost Mobile. I went into the store, and I was told I needed to order online. I then proceeded to order the device online for my daughter's graduation present. It comes in the mail, and the back camera doesn't work properly. I again tried to take it to the store, and I was told that I had to call. I called the Boost number. There is no option to speak directly to a customer service agent. I had to go through several menus before I was transferred to an actual person. The person then transferred me to a claims company which was the wrong department.

    I called back to again have to go through several menus. I am then told to call Apple to get them to fix it. I proceed to tell the customer service agent that I am going to return the phone and want a refund. I am then told that there is only a 7 day warranty. The website states a year. I have to again be transferred to a different department. I am then given the address and told that after the phone is checked out; it will be seven to fourteen days before I am able to get a refund. At no time was I offered to return the phone and to be sent one that works. She did offer to transfer me to a service recovery agent. I was put on hold and the person never came on the line.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed June 17, 2018

    Boost makes it very easy to pay your bill online and the calls never drop. I love the unlimited everything, data and calls, great. I also love the ease of using my cell phone, taking pictures and texting. It is a great plan for me and the price is right.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 16, 2018

    I feel your pain with the Network unavailable issue... The identical thing is happening to me. The difference is, after 4 days, all day, after being transferred to non-existent extensions, lie after lie compounded with more lies, that "MY ISSUE HAS BEEN RESOLVED" crap, my last and final call while utilizing and expending my entire 50 minute roaming allocation per month to BOOST, I made myself so clear, my ears are ringing. I am a cancer patient who is currently undergoing the most aggressive chemotherapy there is, to date. I have been hospitalized -3- times for emergent services due to life critical effects. I live alone. I have to maintain an ongoing, constant and frequent line of communication with my Oncology team. I cannot do so once my 50 minute roaming freebie is gone. It was gone last month for two weeks.

    I am reporting them to all regulatory agencies, as well as put it on record that in the event I have an emergency and need to speak with my doctors or vice verse, and am unable to do so absent any connectivity, AND, in the event I should suffer a premature demise due to connectivity issues, there will not be a Boost Mobile nor Sprint Corporation for long. My family will own them. I am also filing Grand Theft charges against them for illegally withdrawing 3 months of payments for $45 without any such permission, express or otherwise, AFTER already auto paying on the 13th for my monthly service, WHEN I HAVE NONE! I need this to remain out there, until they opt to delete it (which they will). If my attorney will consider adding you as an additional complainant, please let me know if this is something you would desire to pursue. Thanks... Good luck!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 14, 2018

    I purchased an iPhone via Boost Mobile's website approximately 3 months ago. Absolutely NO service in my area! Called and spoke with a Boost Mobile rep who verified that the service was almost non-existent in my area. I asked if they could unlock the phone since I purchased it and can't get service. The rep stated that it is Boost Mobile's policy that you have to have the phone for a year. I paid cash and can't use their service, so the phone is practically useless. Boost Mobile acknowledged that they have poor service in my area, yet refuse to unlock a phone that I paid for. Ridiculous!!! Will never use Sprint or Boost Mobile again. Horrible, horrible service and extremely poor customer service!!!! Stay away from BOOST MOBILE!!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed June 13, 2018

    I have been a Boost customer since August of 2017, my bills are paid on time with the exception of yesterday, I received the text to pay the bill as I usually do via my phone but was very busy and forgot, I woke up this morning with no service, 1 day late my service was disconnected and without a warning text, but Boost don't hesitate to send a text when they are trying to promote their other products, that was horrible customer service and quite frankly unacceptable!!! I am seriously considering changing carriers!!!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 13, 2018

    I was slightly satisfied with their data plans, but my purpose in being there was to buy a phone from them along with the plan. The phone was okay, usable for calls, everything you might want to do with a phone. Except downloading media. Their *redacted* apps caused clutter, as well as taking up nearly 4 out of 8 gigabytes of space on the phone, the system and other important stuff taking up the rest. When I told them about the crappy space in the phone, they acted as if the phones system was taking up all the space and not their crap. They wanted me to upgrade to a new phone which I would assume to have about 4 gigs of available space like the other phone was supposed to. If you wish to buy from this company do NOT buy a phone from them, I didn't even get around to using their service to the lag of no space.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed June 13, 2018

    They have great customer and tech support. Always had great service with them and always helped with any issues. Prices for phones are reasonable. Great product.

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    Contract & TermsPrice

    Reviewed June 12, 2018

    Great phones and awesome prices and no contract and you can cancel your service anytime. I recommend this services to my family and friends.

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    Reviewed June 9, 2018

    I love Boost! I've been using them for a little over a year & have a great data plan that keeps growing without extra fees. They even pay my tax every month! So for $30 I get unlimited talk & text & 2.5 B of Data every month! They are perfect for me & they also sell phones if you don't already have one & I got to keep my old number!

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed June 8, 2018

    I have been with this provider for 11 years. I have shrink program. Over the years I have brought my cost down to where I am satisfied. I have a 15 day grace period. I haven't been late, but it's to know, just in case. I don't have a 2 yr contract. I have a direct number, as well as the web. The customer service is great! I have no hidden fees. No minute plan. I get a reduction for finder fee. I have encountered many phone companies, I have been raked over the coals, phone disconnected, when it was their fault. I had to listen to some voice command agent, that sucked. I great phone deals. I wouldn't drop them over a quick deal. And best yet. I live a few blocks from Boost Mobile. This agent is well educated in her field.

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    Reviewed June 7, 2018

    I'm not very happy with Boost Mobile. They slow down my data on the 11th day of every month. I'm buying a new phone and switching as soon as I can.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 6, 2018

    After complaints about slow data speed, I was led to believe my phone was the problem. I ordered a new phone but canceled the same day. There was nothing wrong with my phone. I got a reference number for my canceled phone. I had to call the next three days in a row to cancel because of notifications from FedEx that my phone was on its way. The delivery was stopped on the delivery day and returned to Boost. Still waiting on my refund. Customer service took advantage of my poor phone service to get me to buy a phone or upgrade my service. A similar situation is happening to a friend who also has Boost. We're both in our 60s.

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    Reviewed June 6, 2018

    This is a prepaid service that works with the Sprint network and you buy the phones upfront. It is very reasonable for the different plans and there are no other fees.

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    Contract & TermsPrice

    Reviewed June 5, 2018

    AT&T is Citibank. Total criminals. Verizon is much the same and always seem to find ways to upcharge. Boost may not be best reception, but it's consistent and cheap, with no contract, or up-charges. T-Mobile is not too bad, overall.

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    Reviewed June 4, 2018

    Reception is the biggest problem. We, and most of our neighbors, have reception problems due to our location. This has been an ongoing problem ever since cell phones were made. No one has ever, or will ever, do anything about it.

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    Staff

    Reviewed June 3, 2018

    Our complaint about this Boost Mobile plan is customer service. We cannot talk to a person to get an issue resolved. It just shuffles you from recording to recording.

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    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed June 2, 2018

    I love it. I’ve been with Boost over 15 years and I previously was with Sprint which is a subsidiary of Boost. Boost didn't require you to sign a contract so, that is what I wanted to be free without any pressure to be stuck in a contact. Plus they had better service and I was not committed to a contract.

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    Price

    Reviewed June 1, 2018

    I've had Boost Mobile for years and I'm very happy with them, if I have a problem they fix it right away. The price is right too. I would not change for any reason...

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    Price

    Reviewed May 31, 2018

    For the price you pay, Boost Mobile is worth it. I just started a new plan and pay an extra 7 a month for 18 months for a LG X. And 50 a month for unlimited.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 30, 2018

    Had nothing but problems from day one. Customer service was the worst. Data was slow and speed is to almost nothing. Reception the worst ever. Finishing my month up and I'm done. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 29, 2018

    I am making a formal complaint and thinking about changing my service to T-Mobile. I cannot make any calls on my phone. Boost has failed to troubleshoot my phone. I have called at least 10 times today and your phone reps are lazy, unprofessional and not helpful not only have they wasted my time by asking me the same questions over and over instead of looking at my account and notes that previous reps entered. I am so fed up and disgusted with the customer service I have received and I will never recommend Boost to anyone. I will also forward my complaint in writing to the headquarters.

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    Price

    Reviewed May 28, 2018

    Cannot beat the value of this carrier Boost Mobile. The price, and amount of data is absolutely amazing and for $30 dollars a month.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed May 27, 2018

    Service is inexpensive, but their service has gone downhill. Dropped calls, slow Internet and as of late I've been having issues with my phone saying I have no service and/or no sim card. I usually restart it or take the SIM card out and put it back in. I'm considering going to Verizon's prepaid plan very soon.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed May 27, 2018

    I am very happy with my Boost Mobile service. The price is good. I get unlimited phone, data and text. They offer me a good connection, no dropped calls, system works 99% of the time.

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    Contract & TermsCoverage

    Reviewed May 25, 2018

    Boost costs much less than other plans with no contract required. They also have excellent phones available at reduced prices. Coverage is limited in some rural ares.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 18, 2018

    I called for 3 Day because my service was so bad. They nothing to help at all but say this issue should be resolve soon. No never happened. Waste of money and time. Cheap service, cheap customer service, cheap phones that break quickly.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 18, 2018

    I bought a pre-owned Galaxy S6 and within 3 days of receiving it I called Boost because the phone wasn't working right. They talked me into reactivating it and said it would be fine. 3 days later I called to get my money back, and after 3 1/2 hours of being transferred back and forth they said I would get my money back. Still waiting on my money. DON'T USE BOOST MOBILE, YOU WILL GET SCREWED.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed May 17, 2018

    I have been on the phone more than two days and they still cannot fix my issue and I keep getting the runaround. I am looking to get a refund or a credit on the insurance premium I have paid for that doesn't not work because the one time I did try to make a claim they failed to send me a working phone and now they wouldn't give me the money I have paid of the last few years for insurance. The insurance is a total scam along with Boost Mobile customer service.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 14, 2018

    I ordered a ZTE phone a couple weeks ago and since I got it, the phone had shoddy activation. My old phone would receive text messages, my texts and photos would not be sent, calls wouldn't come in or be dropped, communication was low and poor. I called several times since I got the phone and most of the customer service I got was no help at all... some gave me ridiculous responses which made no sense and had me questioning their knowledge in the help they claim to offer. I called Boost several times to fix the issue and all they do is reconfigure the phone and it didn't help... all 4 times they did it. No help at all... phone just did the same thing.

    Then last night, when I plugged in to charge, I saw my phone started overheating to where there was a notification on my phone. I am afraid to even plug my phone in before it blows up. I just sent two text messages and the phone got way too warm. I am not comfortable using it all or even charging it, especially overnight. What if it catches on fire? So right now my battery has died and I am afraid to plug it in.

    Obviously I had enough. I just wanted a refund so I can just get myself another phone and move away from the ZTE phone I had but they refused to offer me any help. They gave me such a hard time even though I had issues with them since the day I activated the phone. They refused to honor the warranty and kept trying to switch me to the warranty dept to shake me off of them as they saw how annoyed I became and the warranty dept kept trying to tell me they can't help so it was just a back and forth.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed May 10, 2018

    The money you put out to pay for a phone and the trouble you have with them is uncalled for. Overheating on me all the time but yet when I take it in to Boost Mobile they either want to charge you or tell you you need a new phone... Really!!

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed May 4, 2018

    I ordered a refurbished phone online from Boostmobile.com and it's a scam! I received a broken phone and basically played phone tag for two weeks on multiple 30+ minute calls with people who heard my story, kept me on the phone, DID nothing, told me to call back later or call another department!!! I work and am a student full time as well and I don't have a phone. I kept calling them from my computer-- I'm so upset! I'm still on a call that's been going on for more than 1hour! I don't know where to complain or warn people about this. I'm in tears right now and regretting buying from Boost! They sent me to Apple care and all of these different numbers numerous times: 844-834-5579, 1-866-402-7366, 844-534-3099

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 4, 2018

    I purchased an unlocked iPhone 8 about 3 weeks ago. I went to great lengths to make sure that it was unlocked. When I went to Best Buy (hint-I did NOT buy the phone there), which was where I was directed to go when I typed in my zip code, I was told “we can not activate your phone”. Now I figured I would just go home, search YouTube and do it myself. Well, it just was NOT to be. I looked at YouTube (still think YouTube is one of the greatest websites ever) and found a couple things. But I needed to get on the Boost Mobile site to get things started. Lo and behold I ran into problems when I entered the IMEI number. An error popped up saying that the number I entered was SUPPOSED to be 11, 14, or a couple other numbers I don’t remember.

    So, now like the monkey I am, I’m counting digits instead of doing what any RATIONAL person with thumbs SHOULD do...forget saving the 15 bucks a month and RUN to ANY other reputable phone service provider. BUT NO, alas I persisted. My gosh, I was going to save that 15 bucks! Now it was time to call the company. Here’s where it begins to get fun. I have a Bluetooth earpiece in as I can hear better AND be hands free. A woman with an Indian accent* answers and I missed her name, so I asked, VERY politely mind you, her name. She hesitated and with a bit of snark* repeated her name (* = red flags). I explained that I have a new iPhone 8 (which I figured out is the number of C notes you had to spend on this little device) and that it was unlocked, but I wanted to transfer my LG phone (Tracfone who has been outstanding for at least the last 3 years) AND I would like to sign up for their service.

    She kept asking what carrier I had * and I said I didn’t have a carrier for the new phone, that it was UNLOCKED. Yes, I put all my bananas on the counter and bought the phone outright (bananas are the currency of monkeys like me). So, now she says she must put me on hold. When she did the music was SO FREAKIN’ LOUD that I thought I was having a flashback to the concert going years in the 70’s. Off comes the earpiece. (I may be a monkey, but I learn fast.) When she comes back on the phone she proceeds to tell me that MY phone (You know, the one I just unboxed after spending a truckload of bananas on?) was just NOT supported on the Boost Mobile platform.* My ears still ringing from the loud music I asked her to repeat what she said. Needless to say, I just didn’t want to deal with a company that treated me this way to save a few bucks.

    If there are Class Action Attorneys reading this, Boost Mobile is violating FCC laws by forcing people to buy phones from them and not supporting customers who have their own phones. I still have the Apple support ticket. The Apple support team was outstanding. Boost Mobile should lose their FCC License over this kind of stuff.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 3, 2018

    I purchased an iPhone from Boost Mobile that did not work properly. I was advised by their customer service team to send the phone to their warranty dept since it was under the 90 day warranty policy. I let their warranty team know that I needed my phone back for business and they assured me I'd have it back within 10 days. I called the warranty department when the tenth day passed and they said, "Sorry ma'am your phone is on back order and we don't know when we'll get more phones in, call Boost Mobile and see what they can do for you." I asked for a supervisor and was passed around like the basketball at the end of the first half of an NBA basketball game.

    After 5 hours of not getting answers I finally gave up and will have to wait and see if I EVER get a replacement phone and try to sell it to a loved one or better yet on the streets. This has been truly a disappointing experience. It was my first iPhone switching from Samsung products (just to try something new). I hoped for a great experience and ended up with the worst experience ever with a cell phone and new cell phone company. I've had Sprint, Verizon, and T-Mobile and thought I'd save some coin but it is not worth it. I'd rather pay for the peace of mind that larger companies can provide along with great service.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 25, 2018

    I have an iPhone SE that I purchased from someone second handed, the phone was originally bought from Boost. I have been trying to get my service carrier unlocked, where I can go through any company to activate the phone. Boost Mobile told me that they would not unlock my phone's service carrier because I had not had their service for at least 12 months. On top of this their phones are also not unlockable through a second-hand service i.e. a technology specialist, and that I would have to go directly through Boost. Worst experience I have ever had dealing with ANY phone company. If you do not plan on having Boost for the rest of your life I do NOT recommend buy a phone from there, or even switching a phone over to their service. 0/10.

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    Reviewed April 19, 2018

    I updated to the unlimited plan and put my wife on the plan. I purchase a (what I thought was a new iPhone 6) at the same time. It wasn’t long after I had the phone started to have problems with the phone shutting down, locking up, getting really hot. Called Boost customer service. Did all of their test resetting phone, nothing. Same problems. Finally they set up an appointment with the Geek Squad at Best Buy. Spent over 4 hrs at the store trying to fix the problems. Sent phone to Apple, Best Buy called said my phone was back, got to the store and found that I was sent a new phone.

    When they opened the box that is when I found out that they had sold me a used phone. That was number 1. Number 2 is the service I’m getting on my phone. I’ve called and called them on my problems that I’m having. They keep giving me lies. One will say it’s my phone the next one says that they are working on the problem. Then to top it all off my phone is locked for a year and they will not unlock it, I even asked how much will it cost to get it unlocked, they say they can’t unlock it. So my phone I paid good money for is being used as a contact for a year of service (no contact HA). I’m doing this because I’m leaving CRAPPY BOOST after 9 years (yes I’m a fool) but I’m tired of all the lies and poor service I’ve got for them and hope people see this and stay away from CRAPPY BOOST and go to a better company than this one that lies to their customers all the time.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 11, 2018

    I called Boost on 4/6/2018 about a new sims card. Was told that there was one in stock and they will send it out now. On 4/11/2018 I called to find out where my sim card is and they are like, "We don't have any in stock." Nothing about they will order one or anything. Just sorry don't have one. So now I have a phone I cannot use. Stay away from this company!

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    Reviewed April 9, 2018

    My account was hacked and information stolen at the Lincoln, Ne Boost Mobile store. Called customer service and went into store. Since my PIN changed (not by me) neither were able or willing to access my account so I ended up with dead phone. Seems they can not access your account without the PIN even though I had all other account info. What a joke. They left me without a phone. I went back to Verizon. Their customer service is much better. The Boost store is very ** so it doesn't really surprise me someone there gave my info out. Tried to save a few bucks and got scammed!

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    Reviewed April 9, 2018

    I'm a 58 years old man, l don't use that much the internet and calls, and l already complaint more than 20 times, which 12 with the terrible customer service from Philippines and 8 Supervisors. They all lie to you, they fix the problem for a week and half then starts all over again and again. This time l said I'm going to report them to FCC and Consumer Affairs and also getting together with other customers to file a lawsuit against the company. And this was the last time l call complaining, because next time I'm not their customer anymore!

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    Reviewed April 3, 2018

    Boost Mobile sold me a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S6 at a very reasonable price: $106. Too reasonable. Though, nowhere mentioned in the ad or sales process, the phone was LOCK TO SPRINT with a PREEXISTING phone number. So, until it was unlocked (normally a simple process), I could not use it with my existing carrier. Apparently Boost Mobile's con game is to force you into using their service (which I'm told is awful). When I called their customer support to unlock the phone, the RUDE agent refused to unlock the phone and told me I would just have to "deal with it". I asked to speak to his supervisor, which he reluctantly "permitted" me to do. His parting words to me were, "You can talk to him if you like, but it won't make any difference."

    The supervisor was, to his credit, much more hospitable than the CS tech. However (as I suspected), the supervisor told me that Boost Mobile's policy is that they will not unlock a phone until it has been on their network for at least a year (hence my "bait and switch" subject). So, I told him he can have his phone back. The supervisor did a good job of getting me an RMA#, but refused to provide me with prepaid return authorization, and evaded my questions when I asked for one. In other words, I can return my order, but only at my own expense - THANK YOU BOOST MOBILE! The only good part about this experience is the joy I will feel as I put this phone back in the mail.

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    Reviewed April 3, 2018

    I paid my Boost Mobile bill two days prior to the due date in cash and I was charged a $3 fee for paying in cash and they still turned my phone off on the due date 2 Days Later because they apparently can't keep up with their accounting. If you can get a phone from anywhere else I strongly suggest it. Never get a phone from Boost Mobile. They are terrible.

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    Reviewed April 2, 2018

    Noticed that on the website they say product must be returned 7 days from purchase date. I was already 4 days in, had just received phone, sent it back next morning with tracking service, and Boost should have received just on 7th day. Thankfully did not have to pay for air because return location was close enough. In discussion with customer service, they only seemed interested in selling more plans and did not seem to care about my issue at all.

    Wanted to add that in accordance with other reviews, the customer service reps I spoke to were rude. When I called to verify my Boost had received my return package (not something I would usually do, but wanted to check because I didn't trust the company and wanted a refund asap), I had to repeat my order number to the lady on the other end more than 5 times because she for some reason could not understand me even though I was talking clearly and loudly and adding words to clarify letters and there seemed to be no problem with the connection. After she got the order number (took about 10 minutes), she put me on hold to look it up. When she came back she informed me, sounding rather glad, that she could not find it in the system. So I said can you please tell me the number order number you put into the system, because I just ordered this so you should be able to find order number in the system.

    Then she said, "Sure, please tell me the order number" (I don't know if she misheard me or what, but all through our conversation she was acting like this). So I said, "I already gave you the order number, but I don't understand when you say it's not in your system. It should be in your system. I am wondering if Boost has received the return." So she said, "I will check again." She put me on hold again and when she came back, she said that it wasn't in their system as returned yet, and I needed to wait for an email that would tell me my return number. When I got the email with my return number, I could call back. I told her I had received a return authorization number earlier (although verbally), but she didn't seem to feel that was relevant information because she ignored it. Anyways, box arrived at facility 3/28/18 and now it is 4/1/18. Hoping to get refund next week.

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    Reviewed March 27, 2018

    I have been with the company almost 2 years and I'm tired that I have to call almost every week because my freaking internet is not working. When I call they told me the **, that I need a configuration and **. I told them that I want to switch company if this keep happening and they just give me my account number so I can do whatever I want... How this is possible? They don't want to help me anymore at least a credit or anything so I can keep with the company. I spend every month $50.00 for a services that I don't receive. This company is horrible. Customer service horrible. I had to put Wi-Fi in my house to have a good services. I thought that this company was the best... But I was wrong!!!

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    Reviewed March 22, 2018

    I've been a Boost customer for many years and always loved them until Dec. 2017 when they in error put me on what they call a Boost Up installment payment plan. Now they are trying to charge me for my monthly plan plus this Boost UP plan which I have no idea what it even is. My service has been shut off every month since they made the error and they won't correct it. I have spoken with Customer Service for hours every month (in the Philippines I presume) and they are useless and rude. The stores are privately owned and cannot do a thing, they are only interested in gaining new customers not keeping old ones. So I am switching carriers because they are inept and could care less. DON'T GET BOOST MOBILE.

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    Reviewed March 21, 2018

    Boost Mobile advertise their Samsung S9 online with a 15% discount. Then they mysteriously ran out of stock for the S9 before the discount was over, then they restart the Samsung S9 after the discount promotion had ended. That's not right to the customers who wanted the phone and it took them two to three days to go online to State the phone was out of stock. I will no longer be doing business with Boost Mobile. You're better off trying MetroPCS or Cricket!!!

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    Reviewed March 21, 2018

    When Boost's monthly service is about to expire they send a message that says, "Heads up! Payment due tomorrow." I do not like to be told "heads up!" This is supposed to be a professional phone company, not a warning from a volleyball or baseball teammate that we're about to be slapped in the face with the ball if we don't put our heads up!

    I know the origin of heads up because that's exactly what it reminds me of-- 6th grade volleyball in the 70's and I do not like it! So I've asked them if they could please not send me the message and we went back and forth in emails with them basically giving the tiresome excuse that's used to justify and cover so much bad behavior these days that there's nothing that can be done about it. Like hell there isn't! Change the message! Net10 and TracFone have a much more professional reminder that says, "Your service expires tomorrow, please remember to add an airtime card," which sounds a lot more pro than Boost's does!

    I'm sure that boost can find other ways to say payment due than sticking to heads up! But they are just being stubborn on purpose to rub it in our faces and I know if I don't like it that I'm sure there are others out there that don't either! I also don't like being told that I've reached my 85% data cap limit and that my speed will be reduced. I can tell that when my speed starts going slower towards the end of the month anyway and don't need that to be rubbed in my face! It's no wonder there are 100's if not 1000's of complaints about boost mobile. After they receive your payment, then their tune changes, "thanks and we hope you enjoy your service." A-ha... sure... right... If net10 and TracFone had the phone I liked, LG Stylo 2, I'd leave Boost in a heartbeat! But the only reason I stay with them is I like the phone, but not the abuse!

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    Reviewed March 18, 2018

    Was on the $50 program first month was told could go to the $35 program. After that if I came into the store and changed it and $30 if auto pay on my card. So I went in and switched it to the $30 auto pay. A week later received a message $50 would be taken off my card, went into the store and was told I was never told that and treated extremely rudely by the worker and even shouted at as I turned around and walked out of the store.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2018

    I bought a phone 3/12/18, I called Boost. The CSR reps were rude and no help. I contacted Apple regarding the matter. They made it very clear that it was a carrier issue not the phone, I insisted Boost look into it, the supervisors I spoke to on the calls ** were not helpful in trying to resolved the matter. I actually heard people laughing and carrying on as well. This is how Boost conducts their business???

    Not to mention the store I bought the phone from the owner was rude and the store looked like the phones were stolen. You should take better care of your potential customers. I had never took interest in Boost because I heard the horror stories. Now I see they are all true!!! I had service for less than a month and was turned off. I had service with Metro PCS and had a better experience. This is terrible! Both supervisors were yelling at me and not helpful with trying resolve the issue. They were more focused on trying to get me off the phone. The CSR William started out trying to help me, then started becoming argumentative with me. End result they referred me to buy a new phone!!! What the heck! My phone is brand new! They should fix the issue!

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    Reviewed March 16, 2018

    I ordered an iPhone online from Boost mobile in February and immediately realized it was a mistake and tried to cancel my order within 30 minutes. The associate I spoke with on the phone said he couldn't find my order and not to worry about it, that the order did not go through. I knew my listening to him that he was incompetent and I knew it went through because I saw the pending transaction in my bank account. I called later that morning and was transferred to a sales specialist who cancelled my order. I asked for a confirmation of cancellation and she gave me a case ID #. I thought I was all set until I received a shipment email from FedEx later that same evening, informing me that my shipment was on the way.

    I don’t want to go into too much more detail but I can assure you that I wasted tens of hours on the phone getting the runaround and being promised that the situation was handled. After the shipment arrived I immediately called and demanded a return shipping label so I would not have to pay for return shipping, since the package was sent in error. They took my email and promised to send it. It never came through and I even checked spam mail. I decided to ship it on my own expense since I knew this wasn’t getting anywhere. The package was tracked and delivered on Monday 2/26/18. I have been calling daily and receiving the runaround and empty promises every day and have yet to receive my refund of $213.99.

    The most recent individual I spoke with was angry when I wouldn’t give him my credit card number so he could look up the order. No one has needed the cc info (it was actually a debit card) before and I felt extremely suspicious that he was asking for it. With this company, there is NO accountability and you are very vulnerable. It has been over 14 BUSINESS days since they received the brand new, unopened phone and I feel no confidence whatsoever that this money will ever be refunded. I feel I have been stolen from, seeing as how they have both the iPhone and my money. I am super frustrated, so very angry and I will NEVER make this mistake again. DO NOT do business with Boost Mobile. They are either highly incompetent or big time liars... or most likely, a combination of the two.

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    Reviewed March 15, 2018

    I saved threatening voicemails from my soon to be ex-husband. I have a restraining order against him due to domestic violence. There have been threats from him concerning my children, myself, & my parents. I saved those voicemails for a court date to press charges, but Boost took it upon themselves to delete my saved messages! If I save something, ANYTHING to MY phone that I paid for. Leave it alone! I saved them for a reason! Boost has no right to delete anything. When I called to get them back they told me my lawyer or a detective had to call to get them. So they did & Boost told them no. Nobody can get them. I will NEVER go back to Boost!!!

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    Reviewed March 14, 2018

    I moved from NY/NJ 4 months ago. In the North I rarely had any issues. Usually if any due to inclement weather but once I moved here to South Miami it's been a nonstop disaster. After numerous complaints which usually ended with Customer Service in the Philippines Nothing was resolved. It leveled off for about a month and then the bad Service started all over again. Boost Mobile's Reps are taught to read from a script saying they are expanding their service in that area (whatever area you say you live in...).

    I know this because at the start of my service in NJ from NY they said the very same thing. It took a year for the service to improve... I just don't want to redo this again in Florida. I'm choosing to go to another service... Boost rides on Sprint's coattails and apparently they are the lowest of the four main carriers. I recommend that you do not invest in Boost... way too many issues that remain unresolved. After months of trying to get an answer I'm leaving them. Bye Bye Boost Mobile... apologies are not good enough at this point!

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    Reviewed March 12, 2018

    Boost Stores are like used car lots - can break rules: Stores are under no obligation to meet the promises Boost Mobile makes officially. Customers are free to be taken full advantage of in a very used-car-sales way. I had been a customer of another company for years, but had heard Boost had good deals when you switch. This began the worst phone experience I ever had. The store owner steered me away from the phone that was 1/3 the price, new, and far better for my purposes to a phone that was overpriced, from 2015 (but he didn't tell me that) and was (according to tech support) very likely a refurbished phone that he sold as new. It immediately didn't work. I contacted Boost, who told me that I could return it and even get the phone I wanted.

    After much verbal and exhausting back and forth with the owner, after about 4 or 5 days with customer service at Boost, I got them on the phone with him. He screamed (actually screamed) at the Boost representative and said that he didn't have to abide by their rules and give me a full refund or even allow me to choose the phone I wanted, because on the receipt (that you don't see until after you buy it) he'd written that all sales were final. Boost's policy states Boost gives you a full refund within that amount of days, but Boost said they couldn't do anything but give him a "strike".

    He finally told Boost that he would only consider giving me another of the same exact phone I didn't want since it didn't work - it wouldn't charge, and he'd given me several days of argument about it. Boost told me *I had no choice* unless I wanted to pay another 50 dollars and use the insurance I purchased. After all of this I don't have the 50 dollars to replace what was supposed to be a brand new phone, so I was again strong armed into a decision I didn't like, and did make complaints to Boost about it via online and over the phone.

    A few days later my son went into the store to try to get paperwork back I'd left there and the store owner was attempting to do the same to another customer (Yelling about how he didn't have to because of the fine print on the receipt). How much does a "strike" mean when the stores are still free to continue to openly rip off customers and not abide by the refund policy?

    Today, almost a month later, my "new" phone won't charge properly - I really thought today I wasn't going to have a phone at all, but I finally got it to take a partial charge - and I'm going to have to buy a new phone. Since I paid nearly 307 dollars for a 100 dollar phone and first month service, and even with their insurance it costs 50$ to get a replacement, on top of the 5$ a month... and to have your phone not be usable for several days while they fix it? Who would want to stay with this company? Customer service has openly stated that it's unfortunate but Boost can't really control what their stores choose to do or how honest they are with prices and the rest. Boost needs to disclose that information to customers before they're vastly ripped off. I was told it was too bad I didn't go online and cut out the middleman.

    I don't recommend this company. They don't stand by their own policies if a store is involved. I'd been promised by Boost that I could return the phone, even in email, but Boost in the end stated they couldn't make stores do that. The best they could do was the strike or another crappy phone just like the one I'd been tricked into by a store owner who lied to me about what it was capable of and how old it was.

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    Reviewed March 10, 2018

    I reported my phone lost February 12, 2018. I have called multiple times to try and replace it. Between insurance company and Boost employees have another request of document or another request to be done. You are put on hold for over 30 mins and employees don't know the steps or tell you to call back. When you call back on the time frame they give you the office is closed. There is no chain of command and supervisors also don't have a clue. I still have not been able to get a phone. I actually had to buy a temporary phone. Based on my time I spend it will be cheaper to purchase a new phone. Very disappointed in the process.

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    Reviewed March 10, 2018

    The employee was the owner's husband. He told so many lies to my girlfriend, Theresa **, that I thought he might be desperate! All she had requested was the information to set up the hotspot so that she could operate her laptop, and he went into a tirade that he didn't have time to help her because he was making so many sales! The Boost Mobile sales location is on Glensboro Rd. in Lawrenceburg, Ky 40342.

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    Reviewed March 8, 2018

    Hello. I have been with Boost for some time now and I have been through hell and back. I purchased a phone that was defective and called and reported it. No one responded. Like I was told then to her it's my loss not Boost Mobile. Oh really. My service don't work half the time. I am just fed up. Want to leave this company altogether. I'm not a happy Boost Mobile customer.

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    Reviewed March 2, 2018

    I'd go with Boost again in Arizona. Easy to work with, inexpensive, rates drop with auto pay and every 6 months of on-time payments. Nice staff, too.

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    Reviewed March 2, 2018

    I was a new customer and with being a new customer I was supposed to get a month of free service. When I didn’t get my free month I called inquiring about it and I was given the runaround at the store and on the phone. When I called they said it was the individual store promotion but it is advertised on TV and everywhere. When I threatened to call the BBB on them, they immediately hung up on me and every time I call they would hang up. I stopped paying for the service with Boost Mobile and I will never use it again and every chance I get I will let people know how crooked they are.

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    Reviewed March 1, 2018

    Boost stole 14 hours of my paid service by unlocking my phone the day you told them I was changing service with another company. Then they refused to unlock my phone saying it's the new company's responsibility when they were the one who locked my phone. Then the customer agent named Ana in the Philippines at 886.402.7366 on 2/28/2018 at 4;31 P.M. Pacific time unprofessionally clicked on the waiting line 5 times everytime I raised my voice because she kept repeating the same excuses on why she can't access my old account. Then she unprofessionally hung up on me when I asked to be transferred to her supervisor.

    Updated on 03/02/2018: Omigosh, yesterday 3/1//2018, I called the same customer support number listed on my first complaint, the man with a heavy Asian accent whom I suspect lives in a Asian country doing customer service for Boost, sent me to 7-11 store and told me 7-11 is Boost official carrier store and that any 7-11 worker can help me unlock my phone. I was so stupid to go to 7-11 with address given by him and they looked at me and said you have been fooled.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018

    On 2/23/18 tried to order a iPhone 8 Plus, got to the part where you enter your card number and the card was declined, so I called to order it. They claim they were putting the information back in. Then the card declined again, so I was told to call my bank. I did. My bank informed me that my card was good and there was no decline meant from them, so my card should go right through, so I called Boost back and told them what happened, they told me, "Oh ok", the order went through. I even paid for expedited delivery, for next day. Well then I never got the email to track the order, so on 2/24/18 called back because no phone came, they told me, "Oh it's been shipped. You should get it next day," but I paid for next day delivery for the 2/24 so I asked about my refund for the shipping.

    She said, "When you get the phone call and we will reimburse the shipping fee", fine. So 2/26 no phone, so called and lo and behold another liar gets on the phone and says, "Oh it's been shipped." So today is 2/27. No phone so I called and another rep gets on and says, "Oh something went wrong with your card", at this point I was fuming so I asked to speak to a supervisor, someone got on the phone and apologize and said, "Oh we're gonna find out those reps and speak with them," because they shouldn't have told me that, but that's still not solving the phone problem or my card, so I said to the super since my card isn't working so they say, what other payment method I can use, only credit or debit card. I said, "Well I have the money in my acct and it's a Visa debit card but you can't take my card. She said, "Well you can go to a Boost store and purchase the phone."

    I said no because the promotion is for online orders, she said, "Well you can try another card," I said, "Why? My other debit card is a American Express. Why should I let you try that when you can't get the other card to work, but I pay mine and my daughters phone bill every month with the card and you sure take the money then, my card goes right through, so I don't understand why I can't get the phone." The money is there and it comes right out as soon as you submit the payment. So I went to a store that sells phones and they ordered right then and there with the same card. Boost mobile is a scam, and needs to be looked into, about to take my services elsewhere.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018

    If I could give a zero I would definitely do that. I would NEVER recommend this company. They lied to us about the signal strength in my area, they sold us phones that the manufacturer stopped making a month prior to us buying them, our signal has slowly depleted and we have only had this company for 7 months. They continually try to do "troubleshooting" on our devices to no avail, and we are left paying the bill for no service. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2018

    This phone company is the worst I have ever been with. First the service was horrible and a lot of dropped calls. My 4 lte network was always slow and worst of all they took my money after I canceled and I have called 3 times to get my money back and they tell me I have to wait 7-10 days then I get nothing back as if they are keeping it. We are coming to no resolution and it has been a month. ** THIS COMPANY. NEVER WILL I BE A CUSTOMER AGAIN!!! They don't deserve any stars. If I could I would give 0 stars.

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018

    Horrible. Bought 2 iPhones from their website. When receive the phones they were both broken, scratched, inoperable. I called minutes after receiving them to inform them. They gave me a number to call for their warranty company 8448345579 Bright Star Insurance. I called them. They said Boost had to refund or fix issue and informed me that BOOST MOBILE was SCAMMING people by getting them to buy broken phones and try to get them replaced through them and that they couldn’t do anything now. I’m stuck with 2 broken phones. Spoke with lady named Kim interactive ID # ** claiming to be manager but she hung up on me 'cause I caught her in a lie, and Glenn Interactive ID #** and she blew us off and said she was gonna get us to person in charge but transferred us. DO NOT BUY FROM BOOST. SCAM SCAM SCAM. Now I’m out $600 bucks and stuck!!

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    Reviewed Feb. 23, 2018

    Boost customer service can seem to only say 'we are sorry' but then never get anything fixed. Hours on calls and still same problems. Offshore call centers as well create problems. Data services are also not always the most reliable.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2018

    Do not go with Boost Mobile unless you are a left wing bat dung liberal. Every time I activate my screen they have more Libtard stories on. Mostly the racist Oprah Winfrey. Beyonce. Jesse Jackson. I do not pay for this trash to be shoved in my face. I pay for damn phone service. I will be leaving in March and going to Cricket. Avoid Boost like an STD.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2018

    I have called Boost Mobile and complained about receiving hundreds of the same text and follow the steps that they gave me to fix this issue only to have the same thing happened on the same day or the following days and called back again for a total of four times and did not have this issue resolved. I have terrible service where I am at and in town. The cost is not worth the headache and I will be switching back to AT&T. It cost more but the service is phenomenal. Do not use Boost Mobile for anything.

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    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2018

    I purchased 2 phones at a great price. That made me skeptical - but I kept asking - if the service isn't good am I locked into a contract? I was told no. Well, the service is awful and I am in a 12 month agreement and they won't unlock the phones. But they keep saying it is not a contract. I have spent 2 days trying to solve the mystery of Boost Mobile. How do they stay in business? Customer service is a joke - you go through press 2/press 4/press 1/press 7 -- until finally you get someone who does not speak English well. To top it all off they are trying to kept my phone number - wouldn't allow it to be ported. YES. I AM LEAVING BOOST and warn you before you enter into a Non-Contract with them. If anything goes wrong... you are ON YOUR OWN. They just keep quoting policy - which by the way - you NEVER get a copy of! BYE BYE BOOST. STAY AWAY!

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2018

    I visited the local Boost Mobile store located at 712 E. Avalon St., Kuna Idaho, 83634 on Sunday evening 2/11/18 and after remaining in the store for over 2+hrs after closing my wife and I left with 2 iPhone 6s at a cost of $50 each. Seems the push was on for the iPhone sale as opposed to having any discussion about one of the NO COST phones offered with a service changeover; ** made mention he was "all about the sale" and then added as an afterthought "but we're good with customer service". I revisited the same store on 2/16/18 to advise that I was unhappy with the iPhone operation; at that time, I was told I would need to speak with the original salesman ** to discussed a return. I had to leave town over the weekend and was unable to return until today 2/19/18.

    It seems this ** wasn't as attuned to discuss a return, pretended to make a call to someone, and then told me that I would now need to pay full price for the phone I originally wanted, and that he couldn't accept a return of the iPhone despite what the paperwork claims; adding insult to injury he pretended to not even recognize me and at first denied I purchased the phones in this location until I showed him the receipt which he didn't even look at. I will note it does say 7 days which would have been yesterday but let's use some common sense in customer relations.... doesn’t say seven business days.

    This is the exact same "used car salesman get them while they are hot approach" I have experienced with Metro PCS, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon; e.g. as long as the company is on the cash receivables end of the sale then it’s all well & good, any type of customer service or responsibility after the fact is negligible. In my former world we used to make fun of those guys and with good reason. This is the precise reason I made this recent change in cell service providers in the first place emphasizing that I SPECIFICALLY asked about after-sales service noting my previous experiences. I will note I observed this ** making the same claims about this being a "good deal", "you could sell it on Craig's list for $300+", and numerous other nefarious statements to a group of potential customers while there today (Teenagers).

    At the end of the day it seems a person can't seem to honor their verbal and/or written commitments unless there is a dollar that comes first, but I did say I would advertise for the Boost store, that's a commitment I am not a bit hesitant to follow-through with... FYI ~ the customers left the location without any phones after I called him out on his business practices...1 victory at any rate.

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    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2018

    On 02/10/18, I ordered an LG Tribute HD cell phone, at the Boost Mobile website. The price of the phone was advertised as $39.99 online, and if you entered the promotional code VDAY, it went down to $33.99. I checked my email for an order confirmation immediately after the order was accepted, and it was there. I then went, and found the protective cases I wanted, and ordered them. The next day, I checked my email to find an order cancellation for the cell phone, with no reason as to why the order was cancelled. Boost Mobile did state in the order cancellation that I COULD purchase a device at a local dealer, or online.

    On 02/12/18, I went back to the Boost Mobile website, and the price was STILL $39.99 for the phone I had ordered. I took a screenshot of it at 7:45 am PST. On 02/12/18, at 2:29 pm PST, I went back to the Boost Mobile website, and checked it only to find the price had risen from $39.99, to $73.00! In essence, the order was cancelled to obtain a higher price for than what was originally advertised on the Boost Mobile website, at the time of the order on 02/10/18.

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2018

    Since both the alarm system and ringtones was not working on my phone I took my LG phone to Boost Mobile for help. Immediately the sales agent suggested it was time to buy a new phone. Both he and another sales agent a female persuaded me to purchase a Samsung Galaxy S7. First they said since I was already a customer it would cost me $184.00 then they went up to $288.00 and said I was getting a bargain since the phone retailed at $700.00. When I returned in the evening for my receipt I was told that after paying in installments I would end up paying $422.00. To me that was very deceiving, "BEWARE OF BOOST MOBILE".

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2018

    My 81 year old mother bought a phone from Boost Mobile. She used it for six months and then cancelled it. She was never told that if she cancelled her phone that her phone would remain locked. In fact we were both told for a year now several times that the phone was unlocked. When we tried to transfer the phone to another carrier, we found out that it was never unlocked. They can have whatever policies they want to, but they should not deceive and manipulate their customers. She cannot transfer her service to another carrier because Boost has control of her phone by locking it. Seniors are called "vulnerable populations". It is terrible that seniors are being taken advantage of. I have called and tried to resolve this, but I was also lied to and then they refused to let me talk to a supervisor.

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    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2018

    Paid for a $3 daily plan on 2-7 that was supposed to go into effect at 12:01 2-8. As far as I know it did. I added another $5 (minimum amount you can add) that brought my balance to 7 so could use another $3 to pay for 2-9. Imagine my surprise when on 2-9 my service was off. I checked my account and they had taken $6 out on the 2-7 and only applied $3. So I complained and they said they would refund $3 and apply to my account for 2-9. What they ACTUALLY did was TAKE the remaining 1.50 remaining in my account (still not sure how there was only that little remaining...) and apply it to a "Service Increase". So really I just paid 4.50 for a daily service instead of $3. Not a lot but this is not the first time their 'refund' is not actually a refund.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018

    After a month and a half my Moto cellphone stopped connecting to the internet, even though it connected to WiFi properly. When I contacted Boost customer service for help I got a 45 minute runaround. That only ended when I threatened to file a formal complaint. At that point I was given a service phone number to call which was supposedly Motorola. The company that answered apparently was some sort of repair facility, but not Motorola. Fortunately, that company did have Motorola's number. Motorola promptly replaced the phone at no cost. Three cheers for Motorola, but I have never had so much trouble with any customer service as with Boost in my decades of dealing with various companies. What an awful experience!

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    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2018

    Last September, I was having problems with my phone working correctly. I asked Boost if I qualified for a deal. They said no. Upon asking which carriers phones I could use, AT&T came up. I ran into one at the mall. I liked how it was a good phone but unsure about it working with Boost, I called them to make sure before I spent 500 dollars on one. The first supervisor at customer service looked it up and told me that there was no doubt that it would work. After the guy that sold it telling me the active probably wouldn't work, I called back asked for a supervisor and said to please look up the IMEI number and 100% for sure if it works. They took about 5 minutes, got back on and told me that it was recoverable and that it would work but that I needed to get a special sim card available for 10 dollars at any Boost store. I paid 500 dollars for it.

    I took it to a Boost store and they said there was no sim card that worked for it. I called Boost and was hung up on 3 times before I finally got a manager on the phone again. He said he apologized for the last manager but I needed to write an email about it that would go to their legal department. After calling back again, they transferred me to their retaining team. They offered me a J series, much much cheaper phone, admitting fault. I have only heard back once from their "back office" by a lady who asked me which dates my calls were. I offered to play back the conversations I had where I legally mentioned the call was recorded. They refused to listen to anything other than "their copy". I have YET to hear back from the one and only email to which I replied immediately. I was promised I would be replied to within 48 hours.

    This last attempt out of the 14 emails was over a week ago. They should now own the phone that they promised me would work and should be liable to replace it per their representative's repeated promising it was ok to buy it. Today, after hanging up on me twice a manager said that he read that they were refusing to do ANYTHING to compensate my losses. I mentioned that without a phone, I lost 3 roofing customers. The total cost of the jobs I earned with getting their insurance approval was in excess of 250,000 dollars. I stood to collect 15% of those. Boost is responsible for those losses as well.

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    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2018

    I have been battling with Boost Mobile for over a month. It all started with my Samsung J7 dying. I received an email stating that I was 3 payments away from an upgrade. Ok, I figured go into a Boost Mobile store and see if I could get a my upgrade right away. It's not like I did not pay my monthly bill on time. Hell I've paid earlier and sometimes extra. But no new phone for me. Tried to go about the new financing program. I qualified but they wanted me to give $150 balance in the store. Umm, no. So I cancelled my service. Started requesting my money back. It's been close to one month. I've been given the runaround, left on hold for close to an hour. To be given the same lie, the check is in the mail. Stay away from Boost Mobile, unless you like being screwed out of your money and sanity.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2018

    After 2.5 hours talking with people who; a) did not speak clear English, b) could not answer my questions, c) could not think for themselves, d) kept transferring me to the incorrect departments, and e) promised to send me a new sim card to the address with "my phone number" on file, the number which was completely incorrect -- I shifted the number to my Verizon account as a second line, for less money and far better service - IN THE U.S.A. This after talking with Boost Mobile and LG reps. Awful experience and not the first time. These companies are "automation" (including "automating" human beings) at its worst.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePrice

    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2018

    I received a defective iPhone from Boost. They are selling tons of these things. They say they are under 90 day warranty but when I called bright the third party insurer on day one of receiving the broken phone, they said this phone is not covered. Boost then told me to go to the Apple store and have them fix it. Apple said they would fix the issue but it would cost more than a new phone. Went back to Boost talked to a supervisor they initiated a return. I sent the phone in, it was delivered weeks ago and Boost never refunded me.

    I complained on their Boost community site. On their site there are tons of customers who are complaining that they have received bad iPhones from Boost. I made a couple comments on other people’s posts that have also received bad phones, saying me too I also received a defective phone. Boost permanently banned me from their site for spamming and deleted my valid complaints. What a joke. Someone should start a class action against Boost mobile. What they are doing is criminal.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2018

    Boost service has been terrible. Lost my 14 day grace period. They call me a V.I.P. customer. Never get offered a free phone. I think it's almost time for change. Within in a year I will no longer be a Boost customer.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2018

    I purchased a Samsung Galaxy S6 pre-owned phone and a month of service. Turned out they had practically no service in my zip code area - zero to 1 bar of reception. In the building where I work there was zero coverage and a phone is required for my work. They initially seemed apologetic and gave me the account number to port to Cricket and said they would unlock my phone. It wasn't unlocked when I tried to complete the switch. They did not answer my emails for 4 days and finally said their policy is you must have the phone with them for 12 months or they won't unlock it. Argued with them over several emails but they refused. So now I have a phone that won't work on any carrier that I would not have purchased if they told me there was no service in my area. What a scam! Don't go with Boost!!!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2018

    I switched carriers. I was told that my phone would be active and I would be given a new phone number. Now I have to pay $45 which is something that I don't have to reactivate this phone. I am highly upset because I was misinformed. They need to do better.

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    Reviewed Jan. 17, 2018

    I order a Samsung Galaxy on Jan 4. Never received the product because ask for it back it's going on jan17 and still have not receive a refund. They took money but have return is seem very odd why I don't have money yet.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed Jan. 13, 2018

    Bought family plan. Took weeks to port numbers. Then refused to activate family plan until all lines had their own service plans. Then refused to add any lines to family plan. No access to customer service on 611. 42 calls to corporate and 6 visits to store locations. Stores claim not to have access and call centers claim all account corrections must be made in person. Left after one month having paid for 6 months. Then Boost refused to unlock phones to use and refused to accept returns after the 30 days. NEVER USE BOOST WITHOUT LAWYER ON RETAINER!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 7, 2018

    I am with Boost Mobile. I have the unlimited package. Which is a great deal cause the person that I know put me on his 5 phone plan for $100. So $20 a month is great. The problem that I have experienced since I have been on this plan for the last 4 months is loss of phone connection, so when I wake up the next day I have to not start anything. I first have to go down to the Boost store and get them to fix my phone. Then I ask them what is wrong with the service. They tell me that they have been doing something to their cell towers, but they don't tell you anywhere that this will be going on so they pretty much shut you down without any warning.

    Which is BS I pay my portion of the bill to not get a warning or a break on my cell phone bill in which is poor service on their part. I live in the same town where I get my phone service but do you think I can get a good connection well of course not. I have to have my phone close to a window to get data connection and when I do it is the slowest connection ever and the buffering is way too much as well. I am saying that this service is the 2nd worse service there is on the market.

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 3, 2018

    A lot of people don't understand that Boost is a smaller company, meaning they don't have many towers. They are great in areas where they do have service. Their data is fast! And the correct price! I only pay $45 a month with the auto pay??? Great job Boost. Keep it up!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 28, 2017

    Ordered an iPhone for my son from them for Christmas. When it arrived I took it out and checked the MEID number to see if I could connect to Tello, another provider with Sprint, which is what Boost Mobile uses. I was able to get service thru Tello with the iPhone I purchased from Boost. So I decided order my daughter an iPhone as well to hook up with Tello. When I tried to get service with Tello with her iPhone, I was told Boost Mobile had to unlock it. When I called Boost I was told I had to have active service with them for a YEAR before they would unlock. They could not explain why I was able to connect my son's phone with another provider and would not take the phone back because it was more than 7 days from purchase. HORRIBLE COMPANY! Now I am stuck with a phone that cannot be used.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Dec. 17, 2017

    Boost Mobile is the worst company ever!!! You tell them to disconnect your phone. They tell you they’re going to disconnected on the date that your phone ends and then turn around and disconnected before that date! Then they don’t want to give you back your money. I had to go to the bank and put a stop payment on my bill. Why let them keep the money that you don’t get the services for. What a con game they are playing on most of the customers. Worst company ever!!!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Dec. 11, 2017

    I tried to cancel the order right after I accidentally placed it. The call agent was telling me that she already cancelled it, but then the shipping confirmation was still sent to me. I made 2 more calls and the agents told me that it isn't cancelled and I have to receive it in order to return it. Annoying and horrible customer service!!!

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    Reviewed Dec. 8, 2017

    This is my 3rd phone in 1/2 years! I just got the LG Stylo 3 yesterday and it's got white fog on the bottom of the screen! It's having multiple issues! And Screenshots are almost impossible. I'm going to Verizon. I may pay more but at least the phones will work.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2017

    About 9 months ago I got a new phone. I called Boost Mobile to get a sim card and they sent one - I called them back and got it activated. For the 7 months since I have had nothing but trouble off and on trying to get onto the internet at various places around Los Angeles. I took the phone to 2 different Boost stores and whatever they did with it worked while I was there but then didn't work at many other locations. I called Boost tech dept several times and was given all sorts of codes and stuff to do, nothing worked consistently. Finally I stopped by one store and the clerk said it was either the sim card or my phone and to call Boost and get another sim card first to see if that would solve it.

    I called Boost to ask for a new sim card and the lady who answered asked me to get the number off the sim card I had (which is really difficult as the numbers are INCREDIBLY SMALL. I had to use a high power loupe to see them) and then she accused me of changing the sim card and said I had the WRONG sim card!! The sim card they sent me never left my phone or my sight since I got it from them!!! So when I get the sim card, the guy at Boost tells me to read him the numbers over the phone (AGAIN YOU HAVE TO HAVE A HIGH POWER LOUPE JUST TO SEE THEM!! When I asked him if they were the same as the barcode numbers on the card it was on, he said no (either an idiot or an outright baldface liar as they are at the barcode at the top of the card!!!). I am older and have little knowledge of cell phones but these people are idiots!!! If I ever have trouble again, I will try another provider!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupCoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 27, 2017

    Horrible customer service. The recommended LG is a cheap phone. Not user friendly. Can't even take a screenshot pic. Battery cheap. Phone runs out of battery easily. My 11 year old doesn't like the phone either. Paid a lot to get phone with activation fees. Store clerks trained to tell you anything to sell you the phone. They care more about sale, not if you will be happy with the service. Once they got you, they've got you. No refunds. Then I didn't have service for 2 days when I transferred over my phone service. Never have had that happen before.

    Once you're billed you don't get refunds on anything if you change your mind on a service. The coverage is horrible. If you go out anywhere in any rural area the phone won't work. Disappointed in the quality of phone and service. My bill is $90 a month. Cheap for cell service but I could have great family plan with Verizon for $20 more. Way better quality and service. Not really saving much with Boost. I have very poor quality phone and shaky service.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Nov. 22, 2017

    According to Boost Mobile's promotional offer, in order to receive the $100 credit to my Boost Mobile account, I was to purchase a new Apple iPhone 6 32 GB Space Gray phone at boostmobile.com, activate the phone by signing up for the monthly plan and pay the monthly charge by April 15, 2018, make my monthly payment within 50 days of activating the phone, receive a $100 credit on my Boost Mobile account within four weeks of first month's payment. I did not receive the $100 credit as advertised on Boost Mobile's website.

    I bought the Apple iPhone 6 32 GB Space Gray at boostmobile.com and activated the phone at a Boost Mobile store within 3 to 4 days of receiving the phone in the mail. When it got to about 3 days of paying for my next bill, I called up Boost Mobile's customer service to see why I did not receive the $100 credit to my Boost Mobile account. After putting me on hold a few times, it turns out that because I activated the phone at a Boost Mobile store and not online, Boost Mobile was not going to honor their $100 credit promotion. WHAT A JOKE!!! WHERE ON YOUR WEBSITE DID IT STATE THAT THE PHONE HAD TO BE ACTIVATED ONLINE?! It seems that when Boost Mobile made their so-called promotional offer, they forgot a little detail stating that this is for online only.

    I wrote a 1-star review at boostmobile.com about this issue, but guess what??? My review was taken down and the last time I checked, Boost Mobile now has added the "online only" to the Apple iPhone 6 32 GB. Boost Mobile must have realize their mistake and changed it, but I still did not receive my $100 credit to my Boost Mobile account. That is why I am here writing a review on Consumer Affairs.

    I am totally done with Boost Mobile. Boost Mobile have cheated me out of my $100 credit. I am very disappointed and angry to ever had been a customer with Boost Mobile. Boost Mobile should be ashame for what they have done. I will surely spread the word to my family, friends, relatives, co-workers, and anyone that is thinking about becoming a Boost Mobile customer to not join. Instead of making it right and losing out on just $100 credit and receiving good praises, a great review, and continuous good remarks to my friends, families, relatives, etc., and have the potential of receiving even more customers, Boost Mobile will lose even more money in the long run from my experience.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 21, 2017

    If I could give this company a less than 1-star review I would do it. They are not customer-oriented and from the experience I have had with their customer service, no one there knows what they are doing. In anticipation of changing my cell service to Boost, I tried several times to assure that the phones I currently have (iPhone 5s) were compatible with Boost by trying to call customer service. I found a listing of phones which were supposed to be compatible, so knowing I would need a new phone for a new line I needed to add, I went on .com and ordered a phone. Much to my surprise and frustration, after going to a local Boost outlet to discuss the activation/change of service, they didn't know if my phone would work - actually 1st said it would. They had to "try to activate" my phone on their service to determine it would not.

    Long story short, I could not use the Boost Mobile service and the new phone had not arrived yet. When the new phone arrived (Nov 5, 2017) it was late evening so I tried to call Boost customer service on Nov 6 2017 for assistance in returning the phone for a refund since I could not change service. The customer service number, when answered, immediately wants a valid Boost phone number, which I did not have since I did not activate the phone. They give you 3 options: 1) to activate a phone 2) problems with reactivation of a phone or 3) other. Again you are asked for a phone number and if you don't have one you are instructed to press # which immediately says "Thank you for calling Boost Mobile. Goodbye". After multiple attempts to get to an actual person I finally got a gentleman on the phone who said he would help me. His English was POOR and I constantly had to ask him to repeat himself.

    I explained my situation and after he put me on hold several times, told me that I could return the phone. At the end of approximately 40 minutes on the phone with him, he issued me a return authorization and order number and when I questioned him about getting a full refund, he had me wait on hold again and when he came back said yes I would be refunded the purchase amount and that he would be sending me an envelope for the return and it would arrive in 5-7 days. He also told me he had taken care of entering the reason for return into the computer and had processed the return request. When this envelope did not arrive by Nov 21, I went through the same process of trying to call without success so I went on Facebook and contacted them through messenger explaining in full what had transpired and included the RMA and order numbers.

    After a 40-minute wait, a person responded and first question was "when did you get the phone". Next I was asked if I received a work order number for the envelope since they normally did not send out return envelopes. I repeated again repeated what I had already send and I was informed that "unfortunately, it was too late to return this item for refund"!!! Then they sent me an address for me to return the phone to!!! I responded "What would make a sane person return a phone that was paid for already to Boost if they are not going to issue me a refund???" I then told them I wanted the name, address and phone number of a supervisor and it had better be one who spoke English - to which they sent me the same number I had already called for customer service! What a joke! I would NEVER RECOMMEND Boost Mobile to anyone.

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    Reviewed Nov. 20, 2017

    the wi-fi worked fine from 6-9-17 till 10-30-17 when it said - no signal - then when you call it is almost impossible to reach a human and when you do they can't speak English well enough to understand also when I asked to get my 50.00 dollars for a re-boost card I could not use and the wi-fi device that won't work because it says - no signal - they won't refund my money so they just stole 100.00 dollars from me by deceptive means. I see them as thieves. Don't waste your money with this company.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2017

    I paid for my account and they totally refused to help me even though I've been with them over 3 yrs paying 42 a month... Now you do the math... My phone got disconnected and the reps gave me the only attitude about the situation... Bunch of **.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2017

    Assuming you set up auto pay and never have to call support, I'd give Boost Mobile a few more stars. I have 2 sons, each with a Boost Mobile phone, they generally don't have any signal issues. We're in the suburbs of Philly. My older son's phone was starting to have device issues, so as an early Christmas present - I decided to get them both updated phones.

    Nov. 7, 2017, I waited for a deal and planned on ordering a Galaxy S8 and an iPhone S. Using my phone/Safari I went to the Boost Mobile website, added the phones to my cart and upon checking out, the order was denied. A second later I received a text notification from my credit card for potential fraud. I responded back to the text and the card was activated again. I clicked the back button in the browser to the checkout page and clicked submit. I then noticed that the cost jumped up and it added another iPhone to the purchase. The total should have been $694 and it was $863. When I hit the back button in the browser, it must have added the last phone I added to the cart again. Total Changed to the card thus far: $863.

    I immediately tried to call and reach someone to cancel the order. I was bounced around in an IVR for a few minutes and getting hung up on repeatedly. 10 minutes later and 4 calls in and the IVR started stating it was outside of business hours. I then immediately sent an email explaining the situation to try to fix or cancel the order. Beyond that there was nothing else I could do that evening.

    Nov. 8, first thing in the morning I call Boost again. And again, it's a pain to get ahold of anyone. After repeated attempts, I stumbled on a way to get ahold of a live person. They informed me that they could cancel the order and I could order again, but the original order was already in the distribution center and it could still be delivered. They gave me instructions to just deny shipment when it arrived and when it arrives back to the distro center, my credit card would be refunded. So I went ahead and ordered again. Total Changed to the card thus far: $1557. Total to be refunded: $863. Nov. 11, I receive 2 emails stating both packages would be delivered on Nov. 13th. They had stated that they might not be able to stop that first package, so that was perfectly okay and I anticipated just denying the first package.

    Nov. 13, I receive 2 FedEx emails stating both packages were recalled and will be sent back to sender. I called FedEx to clear it up and they said Boost requested both packages be sent back to the sender and there was nothing they could do. I called Boost and they said only 1 order was cancelled and they were not sure why both were being returned. Boost said both would now need to be cancelled and I would get a refund when they arrive back at the distro center. They said I would need to place another order to get the phones. Being frustrated, I said I would log in later and maybe do it. Total Changed to the card thus far: $1557. Total to be refunded: $1557.

    Nov. 14, I logged into the Boost website and the promotion code I used was no longer valid. As I placed the order the week before and someone messed up somewhere with cancelling it, I called Boost again to figure out how I could get the same discounted price. I talked to one person for 10 minutes who transferred me to another whom I spoke with for another 10 minutes. He escalated and said he might be able to get the original correct order shipped back to me. I sat on hold for 15 minutes before being hung up on.

    I called back and had to explain the situation again to one person for another 10 minutes, eventually being transferred again. Speaking with the new person, she mentioned there was no way to have the original package sent back to me. That I would need to place the order without the discounted price and they could credit my Boost account with the difference. Not being particularly all that happy with it, I delayed for a little bit - but finally said let's just do it. She ran my credit card again and the order was placed with expedited 2-day shipping. Total Changed to the card thus far: $2309. Total to be refunded: $1557.

    Shortly after, I receive an email notification saying the order was cancelled. I call them back up, have to spend 10 minutes explaining the situation again, get transferred, another 10 minutes - and the gentlemen tells me that because I used the same email address 3 times, it was flagged as fraud and it was canceled and that I would have to place another order with a different email address. Sigh. So, I have him process the order again with a different email. He gives me his every assurance that this order will work and be delivered in 2 days. Total Changed to the card thus far: $3061. Total to be refunded: $2309.

    30 minutes later... Order cancellation email comes through. I once again, call them back up and have to explain the situation. After being on hold for a bit, he says that the order was flagged as potential fraud but they were working with the sales department to push through the order. Hold for a little more, and then he comes back and says "good news" they were able to keep the same order and it will be processed as is.

    So... Just to order 2 phones... Cost of phones: $694. Total Changed to the card thus far: $3061. Total to be refunded: $2309. Total time spent on phone with Boost: 5 hours 6 minutes. Everyone was generally nice and apologetic. That said. If their support processes worked properly, none of this should have happened. Unbelievable.

    Issue #1: Ordering over mobile has issues. Issue #2: Getting ahold of customer service is a pain. After multiple calls, I figured out a sequence of #s to hit to talk to someone - but it wasn't easy. Issue #3: Got hung up on a few times while sitting on hold. There was no callback and no easy way to continue the conversation with the person I was just speaking with. Issue #4: No one knowing how orders get magically cancelled or requests sent to FedEx to return the package back to the sender. Very frustrating.

    Issue #5: When new folks looked at the notes on the account, they would state situations that did not occur. For instance, "Let me review the notes... I see based on your last call you are trying to do an RMA"... I had nothing delivered to do an RMA!! Issue #6: The "assurances" each time I got off the phone saying everything was taken care of. It was great being assured the order is processed and then 20 minutes later receiving a cancellation email. I also experienced an issue a year ago with their support, which I do not have the energy to go into here. Was not happy then either though.

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    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2017

    I've been with Boost for over 10 years. I recently found out they've been overcharging me. I was on a 50$ plan some years ago, then they raised it to 60$. Today I found out through someone that they only pay 50$. They've been overcharging for who knows how long! I called today and talked to someone asking them about this. She just kept repeating their promotion is 50$ and my plan is grandfathered. I asked why didn't they lower my price to match everyone else's. She said they can't affect people's accounts.

    I asked well why didn't they notify me through email or text like they do with privacy notices or when they raised prices. She wouldn't answer, just kept repeating the same line about promotions. I said, "So you've been overcharging me this whole time". She said, "No, you're on the 60$ plan". I said, "But there is no 60$ plan, you just said that, there's only the 50$ plan and they have the same perks, ie unlimited talk, data, text, etc, and on the website there is no 60$ plan. You've been overcharging me!"

    I finally asked to talk to a supervisor. They put me on hold for a long time, then someone who sounded exactly the same got on the phone and just kept repeating the same thing. And she said that basically it's my problem that I have been paying over 50$ because I didn't check the website or go to the store or see commercials on tv. She said they can not give me any reimbursed credit and would not admit that they've been scamming me/overcharging me for a long time now. They have low prices, but their customer service is horrible and they will scam you if they can. Their service is also **, internet in and out of service, phone calls off, lagging texts. They also have no care for loyal customers. Their phones become crappy after a few months as well. I just bought my phone this year and having issues with it (bad charging, storage, screen and internet freezing, etc). Don't expect good customer care if you go with Boost Mobile.

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    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017

    The price is $35.00, the service is great, no major problems in over 4 years and I highly recommend the flip phone for seniors who do not want to be tied to their phone.

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    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2017

    In the course of 4 days, the Boost Dealz app has consumed 1.2 GB of my cellular data. Boost Mobile sells data for $5/GB, which means that the $5 credit I am supposed to receive is less than the cost of the 1.2GB of cellular data that was used by the app. IMO, that is deceptive trade practices and consumer fraud.

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    Ease of Use

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2017

    Boost Mobile offers really reliable service. The internet is very easy to use and it's high speed. Taking photos is a snap and bill paying is quite simple too. I really enjoy Boost Mobile!

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    Reviewed Nov. 7, 2017

    Boost has been great for me and I've been with them 12 years. They are very customer-oriented and that is very important to me. Responsiveness is critical in a service world.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 6, 2017

    I was recently planning a visit to the UK to my mother. I called BOOST regarding 'unlocking' my iPhone 6. I've owned it for nearly two years so, when I eventually got the 'person' involved in this process. He verified my details and said, 'Your phone is unlocked'. Great I thought, I can now purchase a SIM card in UK and use my phone over there. Not the case. I try the SIM, and I keep getting a 'Your phone is locked' message. I think this must be an error, and visit a top tech store for help. The gent verified that my phone was indeed still locked!!! I was fuming, time wasted, out of pocket, no phone to use as planned.

    On returning to the US (Calif) I visited a Boost store, and wasted over ONE HOUR of my life, while a nice, but, not well-trained person called Boost numbers and we BOTH waited, and waited, and etc!!! Then, once connected, she asked the person a question and was cut off!! SO, another call, more waiting. Then, transferred to another person for more waiting.

    At the end of all this I am informed they can unlock my phone but that will be the end of my BOOST account. I asked, "Is that the way you treat a long-time customer?" But, that's just the way it is -- so don't attempt to SIM your Boost phone folks they'll just drop you and your account. It's basically a 'dark age' of phone companies now; plus, the help service gets worse and worse; I'm told that my data usage (no more than I've ever used) is nearly gone before the end of each month (no doubt an attempt to get me to buy more?); and, I recently tried to get onto the internet just outside San Diego to call Uber, only to not get service, when all others around me were connecting… so, Boost obviously feel they have enough customers to bully and kick around. It'll soon be gone and so will Boost.

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    Price

    Reviewed Nov. 5, 2017

    Have been with provider for a while. Have never had a dropped. They always give ample time to pay bill. I am very satisfied with Boost, the price is right for the service.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Nov. 4, 2017

    Boost Mobile is just right for me. I pay $30.00 per mo. which includes unlimited everything. I've had my phone for about a year and I have not called customer support because I have not had any issues. Works for me. I've had dropped calls but who doesn't!

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    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed Nov. 2, 2017

    Boost Mobile is a very easy company to go through. No contract, can't go over on your bill, no hidden charges. Reliable service & I get service almost everywhere I go. I have been with this company for a few years now & definitely wouldn't switch to another company.

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    Reviewed Nov. 1, 2017

    I have had very little trouble with Boost mobile. I have taken it to various street from vacation and I have had reception all the time. I have a family plan for my whole family and Boost mobile works very well for us.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 30, 2017

    I've been with Boost Mobile for at least 3 or 4 years now. Recently my Galaxy j3 6 screen broke, and I had to switch back to my Prevail LTE which is junk. I saw a Boost Up program in store, $1 down and 8 a month for a phone I wanted. So I asked the representative in the store, who wasn't sure why I wasn't qualified. So I called the service #, and got some terrible English-speaking person as usual. They told me that I didn't qualify because I didn't make 12 on time payments, which is a joke. I have a 14 day grace period for billing, and I haven’t missed one payment since I got the phone.

    So they refused to give me the reboost after THREE YEARS of being a LOYAL customer! What the hell? Really? I responded that I have been with them and have not been disconnected in two years, but they still refused. I'm done, I've had it. I have been with them for 3 years at least, and this is how they treat me as a customer? Yeah no. Unless I get this damn upgrade, I'm done. This is the SECOND time I had to fight with them. Last time was over refer a friend, I had to fight for THREE MONTHS to get my discount, and I had to report them to the BBB. I've absolutely HAD it with this crappy company, and will be looking into AT&T once Christmas hits.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 29, 2017

    The first time I bought this phone (2016)... Was when everything was all good. But lately I just paid my bill ($69.00). For unlimited as always when I pay. But now my phone keeps saying I don't have enough space on my phone to download apps. And I've deleted every pics that was on my phone. (Even my kids) pictures... just to see if it was gonna let me download them. But to no luck. Only to download one app at a time. INSTEAD of a FEW APPS... When I have all the space to download. Why am I paying for unlimited data and unlimited everything when I can't even download games and other apps?? Screw Boost Mobile. I'm about to switch phone service... cause this ** is blowing me with the lies they tell... I recommend for ppl to NOT GO with BOOST MOBILE for YOUR PHONE SERVICE... THANK YOU.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 29, 2017

    All phone company only want the customer money, don't give the service promise. We feeling sad because they never have a solution for any problem, and the customer service don't do nothing.

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    CoverageSales & MarketingPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2017

    I had unfortunately left Metro PCS in order to get a supposed better deal with Boost Mobile, but that was a BIG mistake!! I bought an iPhone 6 thru Boost Mobile and according to their map it should have covered my area but in reality it didn't. I was able to use it sometimes depending on the area I was in. I told them about it, thinking they would help me but they didn't. I switched companies due to the lack of service in my area and Boost Mobile refused to unlock my iPhone that I paid for because I didn't stay with them for 12 months.

    They didn't seem to understand that it would be pointless for me to pay for a service that doesn't work in my area. I understand that they have a policy but they are falsely advertising with their coverage map! I will never do business with them again. It is sad that they lie to people in order to get business. I almost forgot to mention that I had also bought 3 other phones that same day for my family. The whole thing was a waste of time and money.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2017

    Paid insurance on my son's phone for over a year until his backpack was stolen (with his phone inside) the same evening that his bill was due. I got to work the next day and tried to file a claim online and Brightstar denied it. Called customer service on the 24th and they escalated it to Boost's corporate for permission to replace it. Told me to call back on the 27th. Well, I just got off the phone with them and Boost has decided that our claim would be denied indefinitely because I called to file the initial claim a day after his bill was due.

    The funny part is that they REALLY think that I'm going buy a phone from them for FULL PRICE and then turn around and get his service turned back on. LMAOO! Not gonna happen. Not only did they just lose a customer, but they've lost an entire family of customers because I'm switching my entire family over to Verizon. Boost is just another name for SPRINT so I wasn't surprised by the lack of customer service and their willingness to lose a customer at all.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 27, 2017

    I have a great representative at Boost Mobile. He's very competent at his job, great salesmanship (Not too pushy)! I like the fact that I can still receive incoming calls with limited phone service due to making a late payment! Great deals with first purchase, (free phone, etc)!

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Oct. 26, 2017

    Very spotty for actual voice conversations, otherwise text, Google, other features are great. Customer service has improved over time, but honestly rarely need to use it. Price I pay for service beats all others hands down.

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    CoveragePrice

    Reviewed Oct. 25, 2017

    Boost Mobile is awesome for tight budgets. Not overpriced. Coverage is great. And there are deals for acct credit always available. Thank you very much and good day.

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    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2017

    I switched to Boost from Metro PCS and got an iPhone 6 32gb which I was really really wanting and with unlimited data at $50 which is what I was paying at Metro. It was perfect. The salesperson who sold me the phone told me that I would have amazing coverage at my home which made it more perfect. I was lied to. I live pretty much in the middle of town and my service is so slow it's ridiculous. I go to other parts of town and I either have no service at all or I have great service. I almost wanna move to the great service part of town and I would if I could afford it. I can't do anything while I'm in my home; I can’t get on Facebook, I can't play any of the games I have on my phone, I can't access internet. Sometimes texts and calls won't go through because my signal is so poor. I'm mostly mad because I was lied to just to make a sale. Looks like I'm just gonna go back to Metro where the service was always excellent.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 22, 2017

    What a nightmare! About a month ago my phone fell and the screen cracked. I was thankful that I had purchased and paid monthly for phone protection plan. (Now on side note, the Star Insurance company is horrible and that's a different complaint). Now a month later I decided I wanted to leave and return to Metro PCS. And here is when I learned that since my phone had been in my possession for only a month my phone was lock for good. I couldn't transfer my phone. The phone would be lock for one year.

    This company enslaves its customers into its business even when you're dissatisfied. I was told if I wanted to leave I must either wait 11 months or sell my phone to a Boost mobile store. This company's policy is disgraceful. I recommend people to stay away. Don't buy their phone or give your money to insurance plan. STAY AWAY. You will regret doing business with this company. I know I do. Sincerely locked in a service plan with a disgraceful company.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 18, 2017

    I first joined Boost, when it was one of the few pre-paid wireless providers that made it easy. I've had service with them for 7 years, no problem. I am currently on the West Coast, but when traveling to the East Coast, service is non-existent. My one and only complaint is that after being with them for this long that there are no concessions. The 'preferred' plan is very helpful. You can still receive calls and texts, but cannot call-out or reply back. Once you re-boost, that time that you couldn't actually use your phone is still part of that extra time.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Oct. 10, 2017

    Boost Mobile service just sucks. I had them for years in December. I switched to Metro but ended up switching back because Metro didn't have any service on my drive to work. I purchased the iPhone 6s Plus in March. For the last 4/5 months I've been calling about an issue that has yet to be resolved. I called them to have my phone unlocked so that I could switch to Verizon prepaid. They first told me that the phone had to be on the account for at least six months before that could be done.

    Once they saw I met the criteria I was then told I had to wait until March of next year. If I'm not connected to WiFi no internet. The last CSR told me it was due to so many lines hitting the same tower at the same time. Needless to say they refused to unlock and told me I should sell it to someone who has a Boost service. The phone is paid for. I should be able to do with it as I please. I am not happy with Boost Mobile. The service sucks. If you're thinking of trying them you should reconsider.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Oct. 3, 2017

    WORST SERVICE BOTH in each Boost office & staff & horrible in private use. Boost office staff are incompetent, not able to answer all questions/interest well or don't want to & are VERY argumentative. Went to TWO (2) different offices, both the same. TERRIBLE!! Went back to cancel service the next day & this guy refused to allow us to cancel nor refund our money THOUGH the service didn't function for us at all in our areas.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2017

    Just wanting to let everyone know that if you have a Sprint account, you should not try to change to Boost Mobile. Since Sprint is a mother company of Boost, The transfer is a nightmare. If you purchase a phone online, you can not get it activated since you have a account with Sprint. When you try to contact their customer service, you can't because you don't have a Boost account. It took me almost 2 months trying to get a refund for a purchase online. Also if you do migrate your number over to Boost, they will not give you any promotions and possible you will have to get a new number.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Sept. 17, 2017

    In anticipation of Hurricane Irma on 9/6/17 I went into a local Boost Mobile store here in New Port Richey & purchased an iPhone & Boost Mobile monthly coverage for $57.00 a month. I picked the iPhone since it is a brand name. On 9/8/17, I left my apartment in New Port Richey & went up to Ocala to stay with friends during the hurricane since I am elderly & didn't want to be alone for this hurricane. For some reason this hurricane scared me. Well wasn't I surprised when my cell phone didn't get any coverage while I was up there. I tried getting a signal by plugging the phone into the USB port in my car but then it meant I would have to turn my car on to get it to work & gas was a precious commodity at that time. My friends whom I was staying with had cell phone service at all times but they use Verizon (shame on me).

    Since we were cautioned not to go on the road directly after the hurricane hit & gas was still hard to come by I had to sit & wait for a couple of days with no cell service of my own. On 9/13/17, I headed back to New Port Richey since I felt it was safe to do so. Although I did rent a motel room in Pasco County just in case. On 9/14/17 I went directly to the Boost Mobile store where I spent the $323.13 for the phone & service to complain about this no cell service etc and all I got was "oh well you're past the 7 days return policy". HUH. Well sorry about that I was stopped by a hurricane & the aftermath. Couldn't get here sooner.

    Not being able to do a return & get my money back to go to Verizon who offers the same deal on prepaid phone service I sent a complaint to Boost Mobile via their website asking to unlock the phone so I could go to Verizon using the same phone since in addition to paying for the iPhone at Boost I also bought Apple insurance via Apple for an additional $106.00 (approximately), so now I'm out $429.13+. I received NO answer or contact from Boost Mobile via the website complaint so I complained on Twitter also & gave them all the info plus my home number & have heard nothing from them either. Complaining at the store definitely got me nowhere. The clerk thinks this is funny.

    In addition on the day I did the original purchase I had also purchased a travel charger & when I got out to my car I realized I had a USB port in my car (senior moment) & didn't need the charger so I went right back & the clerk issued me a credit for the $16.04 which I am still waiting to hit my credit card so I reported that missing credit to my credit card company. So once again a Florida company has taken me over for my money. I would like a return of my money so I can go elsewhere & get a phone & coverage that works.

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    Price

    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2017

    The service is ok but charging me way I go into pay cash. They charge me 3 dollars to pay cash. Otherwise the service is decent but the charging when I pay cash is stupid.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2017

    I've never had a problem and their service is great. Gives me just what I need nothing more nothing less and a great price. I think people would find them to be very satisfactory for their cell phone service.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 9, 2017

    I was on Sprint many years, I was dumped, he finally released my number to me. That's why to save money I went to Boost Mobile, prepaid spend down. Works very well for me. I enjoy my phone and texting very much.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Sept. 8, 2017

    Not honoring their ads - I bought a 35 plan at 6 gbs... They would not honor it because I was on the 3gbs plan before, but it's a prepaid service not a contract phone... Very disappointed with Boost and would not recommend them to anyone.

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    Price

    Reviewed Sept. 8, 2017

    Boost is a good company but if you pay in cash, the people who run the individual stores, they are allowed to charge a extra fee for their own pockets! If you use a credit card, they won't charge you. This is wrong!!!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2017

    I've been a customer of Boost for over 5 yrs. I bought a new phone Jul. 2016 tried to get the unlock code in Aug. 2017. They wouldn't do it because they said I didn't have the phone for a year after the store I bought proved to them that I did. As of today my phone is still locked.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2017

    My experience with Boost has been satisfactory. Their smartphone has good enough reception and all app updates download and install easily. Admittedly, I want ringtones, though, and they have none. But I don't know if anyone does.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2017

    I've had Boost Mobile for over 14 years and the customer service gets worst by the year... The customer appreciation has never even existed with them. I've paid 60 for a unlimited plan for 7 years. Never informed of the plan dropping to 50. Couldn't tell me why I was still and currently pay 60. Bought my kid the same plan at 50. Couldn't add a line so I two separate lines which is so stupid because I should be on the family plan. Tried to do that. Interrupted on line. Said I need more money. I hate this phone company.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 6, 2017

    I wouldn't trade companies for anything. I've been with them for almost 10 years!!! I've gone through more phones than anyone I know!!! Customer service will take time and get me through my oops and back.

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    Reviewed Sept. 5, 2017

    The Boost Mobile website is user friendly. I go there to update my information or add money for payment. I usually add money via the phone. The recording says Boost will text you a payment confirmation but I never receive a text confirmation. That is my only complaint, but otherwise I highly recommend Boost.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Sept. 4, 2017

    I have had times where changes in my auto pay had to be changed and was left with no service. As well add data. I am on a family plan and my phone also won't stay charged due to the charging dock. On my receipt it say that I have insurance but when I went to the store I bought it from they said I didn't buy insurance to cover my phone and my daughter also reminded me that I got it the day she was with me.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Sept. 3, 2017

    Boost Mobile is pretty good. I've been with them over 8 years but I have had problems with dropped calls, and reception issues. However, reception has improved over the past 4 years I must say. Also, their service is not as good as it was 6 years ago.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Sept. 1, 2017

    I really love Boost and I never have a problem with service. They are very helpful and I am always a satisfied customer whenever I need help.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Aug. 31, 2017

    Boost Mobile has been a wonderful company! I switched from Metro PCS because after years of being a customer, they began to treat me like another number. Boost Mobile was not only happy to have my business, they still treat you as a human and give great shrinkage plans that saves you a lot of money. Only reason I'd change, is if Boost was no longer available.

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    Reviewed Aug. 30, 2017

    Switching from Sprint to Boost has saved me a lot of money on my monthly bill. I have unlimited everything, which is great. I was reluctant at first, but over the last few years, my experience has been smooth, with no problems at all.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 29, 2017

    This was the straw that broke the Boost Mobiles back. I have been with them for some time and had automatic billing to my bank card. This month (August 2017) they charged my account the regular $58.98 per month that I have been paying. All of a sudden I noticed a total of 4 pre-authorizations to my card for the $58.98 after the regular $58.98 was already deducted by them.

    I contacted customer service which was a joke in itself. The person on the other end of the phone barely spoke English and I explained what had happened. They told me not to worry that they received their $58.98. I asked why my account was then charged $58.98, 3 more times. They said not to worry as it would not affect my account, WRONG, each $58.98 was taken from my balance and they would do nothing to correct the problem, only gave me grief.

    I contacted the bank and showed them what happened. They can't do anything for me until all 3 payments clear and then they may be able to file a fraud complaint against Boost. So now I'm out $176.94 not including the overdraft charges I incurred as that put my account in the red. Do not trust these people! And do not sign up for auto pay unless you have money to burn... I never had this occur before with them and then all of a sudden WHAM!!! I'm now looking for a better carrier that won't take more than they suppose to...

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 29, 2017

    Good service. Cheap plans. Free phones are good. Reliable and fast. Good place for people who do not need the latest phone to come out every year. Very helpful. I have 3 phones with 10 gigs data each with unlimited phone call and texts for less than $100 a month.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Aug. 28, 2017

    Have had good experience with customer service, however some locations only have one worker and less coverage area. Had good selection of phones, offered free phone with higher $45/mo plan.

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    Reviewed Aug. 27, 2017

    Service is actually good. The phones however stink. I have gone through 5 phones since 2014. If there was another prepaid provider for this monthly price and the data and all. I would change it.

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2017

    I went to Boost to have my Galaxy S7 unlocked. I have had the phone for over 14 months and always had it turned on with Boost. I am eligible to do the unlocking by their own terms. I've tried 5 times to get my phone unlocked. First time I went to the Boost store, after some discussion with Boost help I was told that my phone was unlocked. I went to a trusted cell repair establishment. They tried a SIM card. It didn't work. I went back to the same Boost store the second day. After discussions with Boost help I was given a six digit code to unlock my phone. Nothing else. I went to my trusted repair place. We couldn't unlock the phone again. I have spoken to Boost customer care and their technical department on two more occasions for a total of 3 hours. I'm told that it will be unlocked in two days. I don't believe it. Don't buy Boost. They lie to you and they won't honor their own contract terms. Where is Justice and the correct solution?

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    Reviewed Aug. 24, 2017

    Salesperson sold me phone and plan, said unlimited everything, no data cap. I asked three times, they lied. Worst cell service ever. Hands down, very deceptive and dishonest. Would not recommend to anyone, waste of hard earned money. Will switch carries asap!! Don't purchase from them!!!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Aug. 20, 2017

    I've been a customer for over 5 yrs. Never any major issues until I tried to change to a family plan & add my wife's phone. I was told they couldn't add her phone because it wasn't one they carried/sold. So we went to another company to check out their family plans & even though they were willing to activate both phones, they couldn't do mine because it was locked. I was told by Boost I had to have been using my phone for a minimum of 1 year b4 they would unlock it.

    The phone I have right now is a replacement phone for one I had been using for over 2 yrs which was stolen. But since I've only had the replacement phone for a little over 3 months they wouldn't unlock it. We are low income seniors & cannot afford to buy another phone & we cannot afford to have 2 separate single plans so my wife is without a phone now until we can save money to buy a new one for myself from another company as I will not be staying with Boost Mobile. I do not recommend a company that dictates what you can & can't do with the products you purchase from them.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2017

    I originally switched to Boost because they promised better service. I messed up big time. They had to send me a sim card for my current phone twice so I had no phone for a month. I paid the money for the service and they demanded more and more then put 10 on my account as courtesy for the issues. When I checked my account 0 balance. Now everything I say or do on my phone is being seen by street thugs because Boost has no security and I called customer service and they say the technical department can't do anything to stop it. As for the one talking about a class action I would love to.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Aug. 5, 2017

    The fact that Boost Mobile has me writing this review is sickening in itself since I left the last phone company for not giving me the freedom to make choices on my account as well as the upgrade policies. When purchasing my 1st phone with Boost after having been a faithful customer in the "Chirp days" I am highly disappointed. I wasn't informed when purchasing the phone that I would have a 120 day wait before I could purchase another prepaid phone. Being that the iPhone went on sale I wanted to upgrade and wasn't allowed to as if I was with one of the network phone companies.

    After the 1 million day wait (that's how long it felt ) I was told when purchasing an upgrade that I would have to pay an activation fee and approx 30 in taxes bring the grand total for a 199.00 phone to 275.00??? I wouldn't recommend Boost Mobile if you're looking for freedom from one of the bigger companies because it's a lot of small print. Although the bill is cheaper you get what you pay for. It feels like "You're here now, we know you're the customer but pleasing you is not our problem."

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