What are the benefits of bringing my own phone to Boost Mobile?

Bringing your own phone to Boost Mobile comes with several advantages: Save money – No need to buy a new device; you can use the one you already own and save on any upfront costs or monthly device payments when you switch to Boost. Nationwide coverage – Stay connected wherever you are with Boost Mobile. Check out our Boost Mobile coverage map to see service availability in your neighborhood. Keep your number – In most cases, you can transfer your existing number to your new Boost Mobile plan when you bring your own phone.

BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE

Want to keep your phone? Save big when you bring it to a Boost Mobile Unlimited plan.

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Check Compatibility With Your IMEI Number

Your phone’s IMEI number is its digital fingerprint. Finding it is easy, and you can use it to ensure your device is compatible with nationwide 5G coverage from Boost Mobile.

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Bring Your Own Phone Plans

Select a flexible plan to connect to your current phone, no contract required

Unlimited

~~$25~~ $10/mo

for the first 3 months, then $25 forever

Unlimited Talk, Text & Data

No Contract Required

$25/mo Forever

30GB of Premium Data

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GET A YEAR OF SERVICE FOR FREE

Get $25/mo for up to 12 months

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Unlimited+

$50/mo

Unlimited Talk, Text & Data

No Contract Required

Up to $300 Device Savings

Hotspot

Global Talk & Text

Buy Now, Pay Later Available

40GB of Premium Data

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Unlimited Premium

$60/mo

Unlimited Talk, Text & Data

No Contract Required

Up to $430 Device Savings

Hotspot

Global Talk & Text

North America Connect

Buy Now, Pay Later Available

50GB of Premium Data

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Customers exceeding their premium data limits may have slower speed.

Unlimited talk, text, and data starting at $25/mo forever: After 30GB, customers may experience slower speeds. Customers will pay $25/mo as long as they remain active on the Boost Unlimited plan.

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Device Compatibility

Make sure your device is compatible with Boost. Our IMEI check makes it easy to see if your phone is ready to connect.

Keep or New Number

Decide if you want to keep your phone number or get a new one.

Pick a Plan

Pick the perfect Unlimited plan for you. Whether you’re looking for affordability, premium features or family plan discounts, Boost has you covered.

Activate Your Phone

Activate your physical SIM card or eSIM in minutes. All you need is a Wi-Fi connection.

Why Bring Your Device to Boost?

One Price, For Life

With our $25 Forever plan, your monthly bill will never go up. Guaranteed.

Unlimited Talk, Text and Data

Stay connected wherever, whenever. Experience true wireless freedom at a price you’ll love.

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Try Boost risk-free for 30 days and see if we’re right for you. No contracts required.

Bring Your Own Tablet Plans

Tablet 30GB Unlimited Data

$20/mo

Unlimited Data

30GB of Premium Data

Customize with Add-Ons

Includes $45/mo. discount with phone line

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Bring Your Own Watch Plans

Watch 2GB

$10/mo

Unlimited Talk, Text, & Data

2GB of Premium Data

Buy new or bring your own

Includes $15/mo discount with phone line

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Protect Your Screen, Protect Your Wallet

Add Boost Protect to any BYOD plan and get unlimited screen repairs, loss or theft protection, and 24/7 technical support.
Starting at just $8/mo.

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All Your BYOD Questions Answered

“BYOD” means bring your own device, a term most often used to describe bringing your own phone or device to a new phone carrier when switching. At Boost Mobile, we often use the term “BYOP” which means “bring your own phone” and can be used interchangeably with “BYOD”.

Yes, you can bring your own phone to Boost Mobile and get unlimited talk, text, & data.

To see if your current phone is compatible with Boost Mobile, use our IMEI checker.

Bringing your own phone to Boost Mobile comes with several advantages:

Save money – No need to buy a new device; you can use the one you already own and save on any upfront costs or monthly device payments when you switch to Boost.
Nationwide coverage – Stay connected wherever you are with Boost Mobile. Check out our Boost Mobile coverage map to see service availability in your neighborhood.
Keep your number – In most cases, you can transfer your existing number to your new Boost Mobile plan when you bring your own phone.

When you switch to Boost Mobile, you can bring your own phone to any of our Unlimited plans, provided your phone is compatible.

Each of these plans features unlimited talk, text, and data with no contract required. Boost also offers BYOD plans for watches and tablets.

Yes! Boost Mobile allows you to transfer your number from another carrier when you bring your own phone to one of our plans.

Yes! You can bring your own tablet and watch when you switch to a Boost Mobile plan.

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