Boost Mobile's Dependable Nationwide Network
Boost Mobile provides services for Pay As You Go and Monthly Unlimited customers on the Nextel National Network or the Nationwide Sprint Network, depending on the device selected by our customers. Our networks are two of the largest, all-digital wireless networks in the United States. The Nationwide Sprint and Nextel National Networks reach over 276 and 277 million people respectively in nearly 18,000 cities.
With a combination of powerful network, competitive value and cutting-edge capabilities, you can do more of what you want and get more done.
Dropped Call Comparison to MetroPCS & Cricket
Boost Mobile offers a dependable nationwide network with fewer dropped calls compared to MetroPCS and Cricket. Based on independent third party drive test data for the Nationwide Sprint Network, Nextel National Network and competing networks, Boost Mobile compares the dropped call performance for the 26 common Boost/Cricket markets and the 15 common Boost/MetroPCS markets within the top 50 most populous U.S. markets tested.
MetroPCS has more dropped calls than Boost
The MetroPCS "more dropped calls" claim is derived from data for the following 15 markets where Boost Mobile and MetroPCS both offer service, based on the most recent drive tests conducted:
| Market | As of |
| Atlanta, GA | November 2009 |
| Boston, MA | August 2009 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | August 2009 |
| Detroit, MI | November 2009 |
| Jacksonville, FL | October 2009 |
| Las Vegas, NV | October 2009 |
| Los Angeles, CA | September 2009 |
| Miami, FL | November 2009 |
| New York, NY | October 2009 |
| Orlando, FL | September 2009 |
| Philadelphia, PA | October 2009 |
| Providence, NY | December 2009 |
| Sacramento, CA | October 2009 |
| San Francisco-Oakland, CA | October 2009 |
| Tampa, FL | October 2009 |
Cricket has more dropped calls than Boost
The Cricket "more dropped calls" claim is derived from the following 26 markets where Boost Mobile and Cricket both offer service, based on the most recent drive tests conducted:
| Market | As of |
| Austin, TX | October 2009 |
| Baltimore, MD | September 2009 |
| Charlotte, NC | November 2009 |
| Chicago, IL | October 2009 |
| Cincinnati, OH | November 2009 |
| Dayton, OH | September 2008 |
| Denver-Boulder, CO | August 2009 |
| Greensboro-Winston-Salem, NC | November 2009 |
| Houston, TX | October 2009 |
| Kansas City, MO | October 2009 |
| Las Vegas, NV | October 2009 |
| Louisville, KY | October 2009 |
| Memphis, TN | August 2009 |
| Milwuakee, MN | October 2009 |
| Nashville, TN | October 2009 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | November 2009 |
| Philadelphia, PA | October 2009 |
| Phoenix, AZ | October 2009 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | October 2009 |
| Portland, OR | October 2009 |
| Raleigh-Durham, NC | November 2009 |
| Saint Louis, MO | November 2009 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | November 2009 |
| San Antonio, TX | November 2009 |
| San Diego, CA | October 2009 |
| Washington, DC | September 2009 |
What does "third party drive tests data" mean to me?
Boost Mobile relies on testing conducted by an independent, 3rd party company to provide unbiased competitive results. The testing is conducted using the same methodology for each carrier, and it is repeated and reported on a regular basis throughout the year.
Boost Mobile is the no-contract wireless company offering services on dependable nationwide network with straightforward pricing and a full suite of high-quality phones. Boost-branded wireless phones are available nationwide at nearly 20,000 major retail and independent wireless dealer locations.