question about Boost Phones

ok well ive decided im gonna get a Boos Mobile phone. I just have some questions about how exactly they work. I wanna get that I860 tatto one. Im gonna pay the 300 bucks. But what do i do after that, do i have to get some kind of plan are do i just buy some card, and how many minutes do i get for a card, just give me some examples. Anotehr question is how do i download ringtones, do i have to buy them off of the web, are can i get them off of the phone through that.

Thanks id appreciate any respose

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Ok, the boost phone is a prepaid phone. It is .25 per min. , and $1.50 per day for radio talk time. To get a contract you need to get a nextel phone, and if you want you nextel sim card to work with a boost phone that you like just unlock it. I will be glad to help you unlock your phone if you are going to buy a nextel phone.

so do you think its worth money to get a boost phone

I don't think it is. Why would anybody pay those kind of prices for minutes and direct connect time?
When I was in the Nextel store last week, I saw the Boost sign and asked about it. The guy told me flat out it's a real bad deal and he has no idea why people pay that much for it.

whats so special about boost anyway?

I'm gonna be very honest. I have a boost mobile phone. I have a Motorola i830 with Nextel. It's a nice phone but hardly worth what I paid for it. I gave up $325.00. It dosen't do anything spectacular or out of the ordinary. I feel real stupid now. I got on a contract though. Paying $99.99 a month for unlimited everything. I guess that's about the only cool thing. If you're really looking for people's opinions, take it from someone who knows personally. BELIEVE ME. IT WOULD BE A BIG MISTAKE!!!!!!

i just got the i860 tattoo... but oh well... i dont wanna put my ass on a plan yet.. until i can really afford it... so i limited myself

The boost is really set for those who don't want a plan or who can't get a plan. This is especially for teens still in school. I have a brother in school who wants one and it's like the "it" thing to have --a boost phone. Of course everyone a group has a boost so it's okay to get the phone and just chirp their friends for 1.50 a day.

ok, i have a boost mobile phone....and i want to see if instead of buying the boost minutes, i can just put the boost mobile phone onto a plan.....is there anyway i can do this?? i would appreciate it if someone would help me out...thanks.

I have Boost; I have the i860 (Tattoo). Cool phone, does what it is supposed to. Direct connect quality is better than cell, & cell isn't bad.

Paid $294. and expecting the 50 dollar rebate. Don't have to worry when funds are short; money is low or slow, just slow down on the talking - no bill to worry about. Is a bit more expensive though. For one dollar fifty, I talk to whomever, whenever on the direct connect per day. If I don't use it, I don't get charged. Not bad for people who don't want to make cell bill or cell plan deposit a huge priority in life.

Boost just announced a "plan" to start at the beginning of May in Ohio valley, Chicago, and Northern California; 49.99 for 150 anytime, unlimited nights and weekend, unlimited direct connect, and unlimted web. Might be worth it for those who don't want to or can't get plan.

Originally Posted by relentless

Boost just announced a "plan" to start at the beginning of May in Ohio valley, Chicago, and Northern California; 49.99 for 150 anytime, unlimited nights and weekend, unlimited direct connect, and unlimted web. Might be worth it for those who don't want to or can't get plan.

Where did you hear about that?

Oh, by the way, sorry I posted in the wrong place/forum. But to answer the question.

I logged on to "My Account" to find out my status. There was a new screen; this is the new arrangement.


Prepaid Credit Balance:
$x.xx


Monthly Minutes:
0 Regular Time
0 Boost Time

Expires xx/xx/xxxx

1 Add Money
2 Exit

I called Boost to see what this was about. They told me about the three, "trial" markets, and told me that I was eligible with a credit card after the second of May.

B.B.

Originally Posted by hawkman15147

ok well ive decided im gonna get a Boos Mobile phone. I just have some questions about how exactly they work. I wanna get that I860 tatto one. Im gonna pay the 300 bucks. But what do i do after that, do i have to get some kind of plan are do i just buy some card, and how many minutes do i get for a card, just give me some examples. Anotehr question is how do i download ringtones, do i have to buy them off of the web, are can i get them off of the phone through that.

Thanks id appreciate any respose

All information for Boost services are pretty well covered on the company's site. http//www.boostmobile.com . All the phones, services, costs, downloads, etc. are covered somewhere there.

how do i block certain numbers from my phone?

you cant

i had boost for around a year

and always worked

but for nextel suscribers

they are getting some charges