Metro Vs. Boost unlimited

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Go with Metro. I"d go with smoke signals before I use these guys. Read on:


I'll quote their moderator:"Boost doesn't work for you? too bad, go to another provider". Don't waste your money with these guys. This is the kind of response you can expect when you complain about their inadequate service.

You've been warned. After me, the deluge.

-BRM

Originally Posted by Elfresh

Yeah it used to drop callz when i had it but its got much better

metro is so much betta now i have had a metro since 2005 nd tha onli time i drop calls is wen im in a building like walmart or a steel building

Originally Posted by MAP2010

Boost unlimited:

Unlimited by Boost operates on one of the nation's leading quality networks.

I wanted to show that Boost had a bigger network but the forums will not let me.

Sprint PCS has the largest network and fastest speeds on the internet.

Rev.Mark Alan Pendergraft

that is true the ydo have a bigger network but nextel is only in urban areas its not in the country tha only phone that gets signal in the deep deep coiunty in north florida and places like that is cingular now att

Originally Posted by nicknrm

Boost Mobile has a larger coverage area than Metro PCS, by far.

Boost Mobile uses the Nextel iDEN network, which isn't the best...but is larger than Metro. Since Boost uses iDEN, there is little room for improvement, so I have a feeling they may be gone in a few years.

Metro PCS uses CDMA technology but is only available in very few markets nationwide. They offer roaming in some areas, but you are sometimes billed for this (depending on area). Metro markets to the younger audiences, while Boost markets to everyone. Since Metro is CDMA, they possibly have a bright future in front of them. They use the technology that is the primary one in the U.S.

I personally say for now Boost is the best choice. I think later Metro will have power over Boost.

hes right Metro will take over cause they are owned by Verizon think about it they have all tha same phones and when your phone is roaming its a Verizon message

Originally Posted by KSaez2007

hes right Metro will take over cause they are owned by Verizon think about it they have all tha same phones and when your phone is roaming its a Verizon message

Verizon doesn't own metropcs. As far as verizon buying metropcs, it's hard to see it happening because they verizon is in the cities where metropcs has service afaik.

Metro PCS is a subsidy of Verizon Wireless.

Originally Posted by nintendo1889

Verizon doesn't own metropcs. As far as verizon buying metropcs, it's hard to see it happening because they verizon is in the cities where metropcs has service afaik.

metro is way much better than boost better customer service better customer sevice metro has an unbeatable service that you coulnt find any where else i say get metro better phones and i recently got the touch screen finnesse and i am very satisfied with it its worth the price and not only that but metro haS BETTER phones too unlimited everything

Years ago, I was in FL and everyone was using Metro and the majority of them were not happy. Now, it seems like everyone is switching!!!!

Boost Mobile is on the nextel network so I think its better. By the way a kool way to find others with PTT willing to talk go to youtube.com/watch?v=fGIFdQYBzOM

Originally Posted by lopeca2

Rev

Boost operates on Nextel Network not Sprint. Sprint has a solid network but Boost runs on Nextels IDEN network. Metro runs on CDMA which is similiar to Sprint and Verizon.

No thats not true, Nextel Powered by the Sprint CDMA Network is the Boost unlimited and can use the CDMA handsets and it is not IDEN.

Rev.Mark Alan Pendergraft "Ex-Sprint Worker" and "Ex-Boost Agent"

Originally Posted by MAP2010

No thats not true, Nextel Powered by the Sprint CDMA Network is the Boost unlimited and can use the CDMA handsets and it is not IDEN.

Rev.Mark Alan Pendergraft "Ex-Sprint Worker" and "Ex-Boost Agent"

NOTE: This is my new account because I added FaceBook to it.

Rev.Mark Alan Pendergraft

seem theres a lot confusion there's iden and cdma handsets for boost , iden handsets work on nextel network (i776,i335...) and the unlimited bu boost handsets (c290,w385,krzr) but boost dont sale the cdma hansets no more, cdma network works better and faster internet and better coverage and they never have outages and problems with text msgs like iden does

MetroPCS does well amongst the prepaid crowd for local calls; Cricket can't hold serve, and are badly managed. Boost, however, is distinguished by not only nationwide unlimited, but also nationwide PTT (Direct Connect with the button for instant communication). It is definitely marketed towards a couple of target segments, but to be honest, Boost (with its Direct Connect) can be a powerful communications tool for youth, parents & their kids, etc. And, now Boost has several phones with text messaging QWERTY keyboards - so that coupled with the button is an awesome instant communications package for youth & prepaid segment in general.

depending on the area in which you are in...

Metro is good for a ppl who dont have credit or dont want any contracts. though their coverage is limited. at times weak signal and unreliable service.

Boost is also good for ppl who dont have any credit or dont want any contracts. their coverage is almost nationwide though u have to check the area of what they cover.
internet may not be great but its meh...

Personally i would prefer Boost mobile over Metro simply because in Northern California it has better coverage and more reliable service. Unlike metro once u hit the San Francisco City u are hunting down the signal.

It really all depends on where you live and what company offers what in your area.

If your basing your the companys based on cool phones.. Metro has it as of now but Boost is coming out with pretty slick phones coming as of late 09 and 2010.

but honestly who wants a Samsung Finess (touch screen) if your damn phone doesnt work i rather have a damn brick that works 95% of the time.

Bottom line:

DEPENDS ON THE AREA YOU LIVE IN.

okay guys for all of you who have BOOST mobile. let me tell yall something. This is a true story of when I had boost mobile last summer and it was awful!!! Well... This was b4 the unlimited and all that was introduced. well.. the city me and my fiance lived in at the time had a tornado sweep through and it destroyed a pretty good bit of stuff. I thank God we are okay now but let me get to the bad part of it. I had BOOST mobile at the time and I was in shock when we went out the same day(the tornado swept through at like 3:30 in the morning)after the tornado passed and all.I was going to use my BOOST phone to call all of my friends and family to let them know that me and my sweetie were okay. Well.. as I go to dial the number and press send to make the call, the screen on the phone reads "EMERGENCY CALLS ONLY". Well it was no where near time to pay my bill and I was wondering why my phone was saying this. Come to find out,when there is an emergency in your area,they take all of your service(every1 w/ nextel and boost)and they use the towers for emergencies. So,if there is ever an emergency like that, you are outta luck for real. My phone did not work until a day or 2 later. I was highly highly mad. Now i'm with Metro PCS and they are really good. They have expanded a whole lot over the years and their features are WAY FASTER and WAY BETTER than BOOST will ever think a/b being. BOOST messaging is very very deathly slow and the internet is crappy. So I recommend METRO PCS hands down because you are guaranteed to have service even if you do have a regional emergency.

Originally Posted by nicknrm

Boost Mobile has a larger coverage area than Metro PCS, by far.

Boost Mobile uses the Nextel iDEN network, which isn't the best...but is larger than Metro. Since Boost uses iDEN, there is little room for improvement, so I have a feeling they may be gone in a few years.

Metro PCS uses CDMA technology but is only available in very few markets nationwide. They offer roaming in some areas, but you are sometimes billed for this (depending on area). Metro markets to the younger audiences, while Boost markets to everyone. Since Metro is CDMA, they possibly have a bright future in front of them. They use the technology that is the primary one in the U.S.

I personally say for now Boost is the best choice. I think later Metro will have power over Boost.

#1 reason Metro PCS does have better phones/Value in their plans. For example, Boost Mobile aka (BootLeg Mobile) just playing i just hate Iden networks.. B.M has a $50 plan, but Metro PCS NOW has a $40 dollar plan which include Text/picture/web/nation calling + Extra more but + State taxes = $45 dollars a month if you pay online which is FREE!

Metro PCS beats B.M by $5 bucks. Thats $60 savings a Year!! can someone say "FREE Month per year + an extra $15" compared to B.M<

Now #2 Reason why Metro PCS is better. M.pcs has nation wide coverage over 11,000 cities now! & Last but not least, Metro PCS has 2 Samsung Touch Screens / BlackBerry / & a Windows Mobile 6' phones!!

Hello Metro & Goodbye BootLeg Mobile with ur left over network that is drowning in debt! lol