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What carrier owns Boost Mobile? ›

DISH Wireless L.L.C., doing business as Boost Mobile, is a United States wireless service provider owned by EchoStar. It operates using the Boost, AT&T and T-Mobile networks to deliver wireless services. As of Q3 2023, Boost Mobile, along with its sister brands Gen Mobile and Ting Mobile had 7.50 million customers.

Dish Wireless acquired Boost Mobile in 2020 and because Boost is an MVNO they piggyback their signal off of Dish Wireless's towers instead of having their own. And Boost doesn't just use Dish's towers, they also use AT&T and T-Mobile's towers as well.

If you're looking to switch to Boost Mobile, you'll need to make sure your phone is compatible with their SIM card. Fortunately, most carriers are compatible with Boost Mobile, including AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon. This means that you should be able to keep your current phone and just switch out the SIM card.

Boost Mobile Customer Care:

For general questions, contact Boost Customer Care at (833) 502-6678. Available everyday from 8 a.m. - midnight ET.

Yes, Boost Mobile offers free phones to new and existing customers who switch or upgrade their plans. They provide various popular models, including iPhones and Android devices.

Boost Mobile has been around for decades, but Dish Network took ownership in 2020 through the government's “remedy” in the T-Mobile/Sprint merger. Since then, it's debuted a whole new 5G network.

99.9% nationwide coverage: The Boost Mobile Network together with our roaming partners includes roaming coverage from partner networks which cover 99% of the US population.

Prior to its merger with EchoStar, Dish Network bought Boost Mobile from Sprint in 2020 as part of a deal that allowed T-Mobile to acquire Sprint. Dish Network launched a nationwide beta of its Boost Infinite in late 2022.

Boost Mobile uses AT&T, Dish, and T-Mobile's networks to give users the fastest speeds. As Boost Mobile is an MVNO, they buy coverage from one of the main network providers with their own infrastructure – specifically AT&T, Dish, and T-Mobile, while others buy from Verizon.

Of course! Most popular, unlocked phones can be activated on our network. To check if your device is compatible, click here. If you already know your phone is compatible, you can get started here.

Does Boost Mobile run a credit check? ›

No credit check.

You can visit one of our Boost Mobile Locations, and choose your favorite Device. We'll take good care of you.

To switch cell phone carriers, visit one of our stores or use our website. You can also bring your own unlocked phone or purchase a new one from Boost Mobile.

As mentioned, the code *3370# activates Enhanced Full Rate Codec on specific devices.

Prior to its merger with EchoStar, Dish Network bought Boost Mobile from Sprint in 2020 as part of a deal that allowed T-Mobile to acquire Sprint. Dish Network launched a nationwide beta of its Boost Infinite in late 2022.

Boost Mobile is an MVNO of AT&T, T-Mobile, and Dish, while Total by Verizon is an MVNO of Verizon. Often, the quality of coverage comes down to your area. One carrier's coverage may be better in New York, while another's coverage may be better in California.

Boost Infinite offers three unlimited plans, while T-Mobile offers premium data. Like most plans you'll see on the market, both carriers offer unlimited talk and texting options with any plan you choose. T-Mobile offers premium data, which does not slow down no matter the amount of network traffic.

Consumer Cellular uses several networks, including AT&T's and others', which combined provides access to 99% of the population in the U.S., plus parts of Canada and Mexico.