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Boost Mobile, A Prepaid cell phone plan By Boost Mobile

by Eric Bernatchez
for About.com

Here are the details for the Boost Mobile cell phone plan called: Boost Mobile, a Prepaid cell phone plan.

Basics:

  • Recommended For: Individuals

Rates And Cards (prepaid only):

  • Each card has the same per minute rate of: $0.20
  • Card 1: $20.00 (Expires after 90 days)

What would be the real cost of that Prepaid plan for you? The Service Plan Comparison Calculator will tell you and automatically compare it with other Prepaid cell phone plans to find the best one for your needs.

Long Distance And Roaming:

  • Domestic Long Distance: Incl.
  • Calls To Canada: $0.20 surcharge per minute*
  • Calls to Puerto Rico: $0.40 surcharge per minute*
  • International Calls: Details...
  • * Given the high price of cell phone long distance , it is generally smarter to use an external calling card.

Other Options:

Additional Fees:

  • Early Termination Fee: ?
  • * Important advice: Setup fees are just a trick to make a bit more money. Most carriers will accept to waive that fee if you call them to complain about it BEFORE subscribing to one of their service plans. React negatively when they mention the fee and say you will kill the deal and you'll see how fast any setup fee will disappear.
  • ** Carriers typically also charge special taxes that vary depending on the state
  • Notable Fine Print: Calls to Canada, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands are not subject to Boost Time; all calls to these areas will be charged a flat-rate of peak airtime + international toll, regardless of the time of day.

Follow this link to Boost Mobile cell phone plans.

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