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Boost Mobile has a rating of 1.2 stars from 1,026 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Boost Mobile most frequently mention customer service, new phone, and sim card problems. Boost Mobile ranks 165th among Mobile Carriers sites.

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    552
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    526
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    350
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    351
  • Quality
    486
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 4.3%
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Top Positive Review

“Employee XK972923 amazing service”

Aurora h.
10/15/21

I called to activate my phone using a boost card the man who answered was very very helpful. He took his time explaining exactly what he needed and how I could get the information so he could turn on my phone. He remained positive throughout the entire call and even made small talk while waiting for the for the results to go through. 10/10 service someone i want to handle my technical issues in the future.

Top Critical Review

“ORDERING A NEW PHONE SUCKS/ALONG WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE”

john A.
9/27/24

They do not have the phones they sell in stock to ship out within a good time frame! It takes them at least a week to even ship, even though they took the money from my account! What the heck? Phone service is good. Their customer service people suck too, even supposed supervicer. What the heck. Phones bought and paid for in total or payment they have for them should be able to ship within 24 hours for a big company like them. Seems like they have to order it, then ship to the custer!

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Thumbnail of user davef442
Nevada
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May 27th, 2021

Trust me when i say this, get cricket or attat or any other service. These Guys are garbage. Please heed this warning. They will cost yoy money not fix your phone and lie to you about it. DO NOT BUY THEIR GARBAGE.

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Dont buy boost.

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Thumbnail of user sashad17
North Carolina
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March 10th, 2023

THAT WAS A NIGHTMARE! THEY SIGN YOU UP, THEIR SERVICE IS A COMPLETE JUNK, INTERRUPTIONS, DATA LOST, NO INCOMING CALLS, CALL QUALITY IS A JOKE. AND THEN THEY CLAIM THEIR SYSTEM IS DOWN, FOR WEEKS YOU CANT' REACH THEM TO LEAVE THEIR CRAPPY COMPANY. YOU ARE STUCK YET THEY KEEP CHARGING YOUR CARD. IF I COULD LEAVE -1000 STAR REVIEW, I WOULD. JUST SCAMMERS

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Thumbnail of user bmw4acting
California
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May 23rd, 2023
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Absolutely HORRENDOUS customer service and transferring my phone over. I spent over 3 weeks trying to get my phone up and working on the Boost service, which never actually happened. The customer service was useless and barely spoke English, which I tried to be nice about, but they couldn't even understand what I needed 4 of the 6 times I called in. They could do absolutely nothing to help me. In the end, I asked for a refund, which took another 2 hours to go through. STAY FAR FAR AWAY FROM BOOST! I would recommend Mint Mobile over them - cheaper, great service, and understanding and kind customer service.

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STAY FAR AWAY FROM THIS HORRID COMPANY!!!

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Thumbnail of user sharonm3052
Colorado
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March 29th, 2023

Recently my phone was shut off.according to the untrained techs answering theyre phones...it was because I requested suspension of services.No,I did not. I have over 35 calls logged in regarding this issue.th e account is paid in full plus 50$credit.Twice I was overbilled.charged for a family plan for $164 and again for $120. My bill is 35$ month. My bank retieved the $120 amount and the $164 amount was credited to my account. I have been told by seeral employees it was all because of a cyber attack...then I was told on 4 occassionsI would have services back in 1 hour...This occured over a span of six days. Today an awful woman told me it was my fault because I had my bank reverse the last 120$ payment. I violated the rules...excuse me...you cant just keep dipping into my account giving me credit...for services I did not request...I call that theft. I would never recommend them to anyone

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I outh my phone indendant of Boost ...my phone...my issue is service, overbilling.

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North Carolina
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December 2nd, 2020

I was a happy customer when they had the unlimited data plan but now hate it I use my phone for work and haved lost alot of contract Right now I'm searching for a cel phone company with unlimited data

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Tennessee
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October 8th, 2023

I don't have boost mobile I have cricket mobile same price better coverage and more options but boost mobile still took money from my bank account and I have spoken to them numerous times and they will not refund my money I'm getting a lawyer involved and suing them I will not recommend them ever if you want a good carrier go to cricket

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Florida
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August 8th, 2023

THIS COMPANY SUCKS. I SPEND $500 (FULL PRICE) ON A NEW PHONE AND I WAS ADVISED THAT THE PHONE WOULD BE UNLOCKED AFTER MY 1ST FULL YEAR. GUESS WHAT! NOW THEY ARE SAYING THAT THEY CAN'T UNLOCK THE PHONE SINCE THEY DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO THE OLD SPRINT SYSTEM. HOW IS THIS EVEN POSSIBLE. HOW ARE COMPANIES LIKE THIS NOT ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE PRODUCTS THEY SELL? THEY SUCK. THEIR SERVICE SUCK. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY.

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New York
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December 22nd, 2023

Doesn't even provide the service you pay for. Customer service is terrible, they lie and push you off. Problems are not dealt with and the service is so slow it's not worth the headache

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Thumbnail of user hubertj24
Delaware
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December 27th, 2023

During the spring of 2023, I believe it was around April, I tried to add my grandson to my account, which already had two lines for several years. I visited a store in Milford Delaware and they had difficulty adding another line to my account. There was a promotion at the time that said the additional line would cost $30 per month for the same plan that I had to purchase. Their excuse was that Boost was transitioning to a new system. After many visits to the store, I was told that they had to create a new account for the additional line, at $50 per month. Since my grandson needed a phone, I agreed. For several months I have been paying an additional $20 for his line.
Today, December 2,2023, I decided to stop at the BOOST store to see if I could add the additional line to my account. Hopefully, they had enough time to complete the transition. I was told that the only way to do that was to change the number for the additional line. NO WAY! That number was transferred when I opened the account, and it would create havoc to change it.
It appears that I'm being punished for their company being unable to add the line when I initially tried to add the additional line. Actually, I'm currently responsible for two separate accounts and paying $20 more monthly for a line that you promoted at $30.
With all the technology available today in cellular service, they should be able to add the line to my account without changing the number. Good business practice would also credit me for the approximately 7 months of the additional costs incurred.

Hubert Jones

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Oregon
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February 7th, 2023

Spoke to "customer service" on Saturday about my bill. I have been frozen from my bank account for charges I didn't make. Spoke with some guy who led me to believe I would be able to get an extension of a few days until I get my new card and all I had to do was call on Monday to complete the process. I called on Monday and it took them nearly an hour to tell me that an extension was not going to happen. Have been a loyal customer for more than 10 years. The one I talked to on Saturday told me it was because I was a loyal customer that the extension was possible. They lied. I was doing all this at work, had to use my half hour break and and then some only to be lied to. My boss ended up hearing part of the conversation. My boss knows I need mine and my wife's phone. My wife is medically disabled and uses her phone almost daily to speak with her doctors. She gave me a personal loan so I could pay the bill. I am grateful to my boss and disgusted by the abrupt treatment and callousness of "customer service". Absolutely will not be recommending ANYONE to boost. Quite the opposite. As soon as I can I will be moving my family ( there are 4 of us on a family plan) to another phone service who treats their customers with more respect and honesty.

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Thumbnail of user robertj2161
Pennsylvania
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April 6th, 2022

I was quoted a price, then they ported my phone number over to their network, then I was told a price almost three times the monthly price quoted several moments earlier. When I stated that I did not want to go through with the purchase they explained that since my number was already ported over I would lose my number if I did not complete the purchase. So I completed the purchase and then ported the number back to my original phone (different network) then tried to return their phone (30 minutes later) and was told NO Refunds. Store on Columbia Ave in Lancaster PA; Manager Brett

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I was forced to buy a non refundable Iphone SE in order to "not lose" my phone number (that I have had for over ten years

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Thumbnail of user damona52
Ohio
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March 15th, 2023
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Never again will I ever go through boost again I just lost out of $55 because my SIM card is locked and I can't get my phone turned on unless I buy a new sim and try and connect customer service even tho there not answering the phone and I still lose out on my money or buy a new phone and witch I still lose out on my $55 so if you wanna lose money go with boost mobile I'm very upset 0 stars.

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Don’t go with boost mobile

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Thumbnail of user redw8
Maryland
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February 4th, 2021

Boost Mobile is the worst company ever I would NOT recommend anyone to get a cell phone thru them the service sucks. I never have service the internet is slow, always dropping calls, missing calls the calls don't even ring on my phone messages come thru the next day do NOT get service thru Boost Mobile! I paid over $1000 cash money for 2 iPhone XR's and they will NOT unlock them for me when I own them.

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Do NOT use Boost Mobile!!!!!!

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Thumbnail of user blsroxx47
Michigan
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June 26th, 2023

Since Boost has switched to the one app, 8 can no longer make payments. I make a payment 9n the app it puts a hold on my money, but the bill doesn't get paid and my phone gets shut off every month for n9n payment, then I have to jump through hoops trying to get my money back and my service. 15 years with Boost, I'm FINISHED

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It's always been a good service up until now, but I can't continue to lose money because their technology doesn't work.

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Thumbnail of user shirleyj740
Ohio
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June 21st, 2022

Why is the ACP benefit I qualify for still PENDING? Considering what is going on in this country I wouldn't be surprised if this company is deliberately discriminating against certain groups of people. You won't be getting away with it, if that's what you think.

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Thumbnail of user jamesm6164
Illinois
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January 24th, 2022

I tried to get a phone unlocked from boost mobile and they would not unlock it remind you they are prepaid they told me I had to have my phone activated for a year before they would unlock it. I upgraded my phone with another phone through boost mobile and transfer my phone number to the new phone. I would not recommend boost mobile to anyone because all they want is your money they drop calls internet goes in and out. I am telling you don't get a boost mobile phone or service they suck and Today I had to argue with customer service to get my account number. I can see if it were a contract phone but a prepaid phone that I paid cash for be real. Iam a diabetic heart paitent but they did not care about anything I said I was going to keep my current phone and service with them I just wanted the other phone unlocked so I could use it through qlink but thanku boost for screwing me around. I will tell everybody when I get a chance on what you did to me

Thumbnail of user zhengqiangl
Washington
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May 6th, 2022
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I purchase a sim card from boots mobile. I just found my credit card was charged for 1 month's service. The sim card is still within the wrap and I don't activate the card. When I login I found the my credit card used to purchase the sim card was subscribe to auto pay. This is a big scam:
1. I don't subscribe to auto pay and I don't get notification I will be subscribed to auto pay.
2. How the sim card activate by somebody else even the physical card in on my hand and it is not opened from the package yet? Unbelievable.
I called and a case was filed. Next day I just got email to notify case closed. And ridiculous, the phone number provided in the email for further assistant is from Dish network. When I call Boost Mobile, eventually I was transferred to the Dish network, and the guys tell me they can't help with Boost Mobile's case because they are Dish network. What a fancy story!
So far I don't see any refund as promised. When I tried to login my account and it was locked! I can just file a dispute with my CC company. Don't purchase any go sim card from this company. Your card will be stolen and you pay service for others, and you can call nobody for help!

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Don't purchase their go sim card. If purchased and not activate, make sure the login and cancel the auto payment, REMOVE the credit card!

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Thumbnail of user samathah
Minnesota
2 reviews
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June 24th, 2021

Don't go with this service. They were using a number that called out that I never gave them! It's a nightmare. I have 4 months out losing business because of them. Please be warned!

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New York
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May 15th, 2022

I had five lines of data for a 100 dollars many years I've had service with them for 12 years anyway last night I found out they cancel one of my lines and now they said I have four lines of data 100 they cut one of my lines and I didn't even tell me why I was on the phone with them for an hour and a half with customer service and the people don't even speak English and then he understand and they said they're going to help me and I was on hold for over an hour and they didn't even help me boost Mobile is the worst the internet doesn't work half the time and they're always throwing back my service I am always running out of data and when I try to call somebody that fix the problem I get nowhere nobody even speaks English and then they close at 10:00 p.m. Eastern so I'm going to call today and find out what's going
I'm

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Never get involved with boost Mobile it's the worst phone company with the internet always cuts out the phones that they sell die after a couple of months and they don't honor their warranty the boost Mobile store is never help a lot of times they're never open they open whenever they decide to open and they charge $40 for customer service at the store the phones that they sell don't even have SIM cards in them anymore and you have to put it in yourself and a lot of times it's very hard to do th

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Thumbnail of user rjt23
Maryland
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February 4th, 2022
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Trying to swap out an old Boost phone for a new Boost phone. Website said I couldn't swap my new Boost mobile phone. Absolute nightmare! If you need help with anything good luck getting through to a human being. The call service is completely computerized and will keep trying to sell you a new phone or service. After an hour and a half I finally managed to get someone on chat. He then proceeded to also sell me a new phone and upgrade to my service. I just needed some tech help! So incredibly frustrating! Tech determined I had to buy a new SIM card. I needed it fast so I paid extra to have it overnight delivery. Here I sit the 2:30 pm the next day and the SIM hasn't even left the building yet! I contacted them after another 30 minutes of phone hell, and managed to get someone from India explaining that I ordered too late the previous day. Anything after 12 noon won't be shipped over night. Nothing on the website states this! Meanwhile I could've already ordered from Amazon and had the thing delivered by now! I told them I wanted a refund on the expedited shipping cost. They refused. Called again to cancel the order and was told the delay in shipping was due to weather. OK So they're clearly lying! And then refused to cancel the order. I guess they'll have to take that up with my bank, because I cancelled the charge to my card. Just do NOT do business with this company!

Tip for consumers:
Do not use Boost mobile!!

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Thumbnail of user shawn.murphy
Washington
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October 12th, 2023
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I had 2 lines with boost mobile. A and B. Phone A broke and I purchased a new iphone to replace it. Boost told me my phone was not compatible with their network. They then transferred line B to my new phone instead of line A. Now I have a new phone working with the wrong number and an existing phone with no service. They maintained that my new iphone was not compatible with the network despite it being active with the wrong number on their network.

I asked them to close my account and I would move the numbers to a different carrier. I activated my incompatible iphone with another carrier. The following week I received a new SIM card from boost and was automatically billed for another month of service for phone B which had been disconnected the week before. I called to request a refund and was told to wait 5 days for the request to be processed and 3-5 days for the refund. I waited 13 days and call to check the status. I was told my account was still active and after explaining that phone A was ported to another carrier and phone B was disconnected by Boost 2 weeks prior they again asked that I wait 5 days for the request to be processed and 3-5 days for the refund. So my son has a phone that was working correctly until boost move his number to my phone. I have 4 SIM cards from Boost with no service on any of them and they have not refunded the payment they took for a phone number they disconnected 2 weeks ago.

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Thumbnail of user leonl53
New York
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September 21st, 2018

I ORDERED A SAMSUNG S7 REFURBISHED PHONE FROM BOOST MOBILE AND APPARENTLY THEY SHIPPED IT TO THE WRONG ADDRESS. PHONE WAS RETURNED TO THEM 7 DAYS AFTER BY FEDEX AND BOOST MOBILE CONFIRMED THIS. THEY FORCED ME TO PAY FOR ANOTHER PHONE PENDING THE TIME I GET MY REFUND BECAUSE I NEED THIS 32 GB PHONE TO START A NEW JOB.ON THE EVENING OF THE SECOND ORDER WHICH I PAID FOR THEY CANCELLED MY ORDER WITHOUT ANY EXCUSE. AFTER CALLING THEM 27 TIMES TO NO AVAIL I DECIDED TO WRITE THIS REVIEW. THEY LIED MANY TIMES THAT THE MONEY WAS REFUNDED BUT MY BANK SAID OTHERWISE. THEY GAVE ME CONFLICTING REPORTS... TILL NOW I GOT NO PHONE AND FINALLY LOST THAT JOB.

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Washington
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January 14th, 2022

We had the best person named Layla who helped us and she deserves a raise. She helped us thru a 5 hour unfortunate situation and was patient and kind. Very happy with this site! Thank you boost

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North Carolina
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December 2nd, 2020

Customer rep never explain to me about any of the promotions I found out that I could have got a free phone also with my purchase from a email that was sent from boost

Thumbnail of user davidg4220
Colorado
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December 12th, 2021

Unhappy dis satisfied disappointed with with boost customer service products and your business bought a phone off boost mobile website it does not work

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