Carlos1986
Android Enthusiast
Well boost has 4g service and has a nice looking htc phone up for grabs... I am honestly thinking about making the switch.
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Thinking about moving to boost mobile
- Thread starter Carlos1986
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mike28
Android Expert
Why Carlos with the s3 coming things are getting better here also keep in mind boost 4g is wimax which Imo sucks but hey just my opinion
Carlos1986
Android Enthusiast
I honestly don't know anything about boost, I heard their service runs off sprint towers or some crap along those lines. I was just thinking about it
n4zty
Android Expert
Boost Mobile HTC Design 4G SPEEDTEST.NET - YouTube Not too bad actually their 3g speeds are pretty good. i aint gonna lie that htc is very tempting.
Carlos1986
Android Enthusiast
I am honestly not sure what to do.. I am in love with the s3... Bad a$$ phone.
mike28
Android Expert
mariadroid
Well-Known Member
it depends where you live...if your in florida DONT do it...they suck down here really bad..i had them for a hot second..i would get messages daysss later..but when i lived in NY...it worked great...
horsecharles
Android Expert
As well, i don't think boost offers unlimited / uncapped...only reasons i haven't dumped Metro.
+1.. where I live now (by Ocala national forest in Florida)reception ain't always the greatest on metro but with boost it was horrible every where.. Verizon was ok but still sucked..
mike28
Android Expert
Wow bro I been around that area you are up there have you been to silver springs
Ya.. in silver spring shores actually.. actual springs are like 10 minutes away.. was actually leery of getting the esteem cause I figured it wouldn't get 4g (didn't trust the sales rep) 4g most everywhere except some dead spots..
Optimus_User
Android Enthusiast
I wouldn't let the S3 tempt you to stay on MetroPCS, it's going to be a watered-down image of it's true potential. Worst of all, it'll probably be just expensive as any of the real S3's.
jtw1216
Android Expert
yes they do. I was with Boost for 6 months. Total garbage. I get better signal with Metro than with Boost
jtw1216
Android Expert
mariadroid
Well-Known Member
From what I've heard and read it will not be watered down but will cost a pretty penny
Personally, I'd go with Virgin Mobile's Evo V 4G (which is a rebranded Evo 3D) rather than the Design 4G, if for no other reason than the dual core processor. The unlimited prices between the two companies are similar; now it is true that Boost has "shrink your payment" but Virgin has some lower priced plans ( $35 for 300 min/month talk or $45 for 1200 min./month) Both companies use Sprint's network, in fact both are owned by Sprint.
Now, I will agree that you need to check Sprint speeds in your area. If you have 4G (Wimax) you should have good speeds, so long as you are in areas with 4G. My experience is that 1.5 mbps is the slowest I would get with Wimax, with speeds more typically around 3 mbps and as high as 9 mbps. Also, both Boost and VM are unlimited for 4G (no throttle, but 3G may be throttled after 2.5 GB) on their plans.
3G is where it gets more difficult, as Sprint's network is overused in many cities, causing extremely slow 3G speeds in those cities but, in other cities, the 3G is quite good. In the areas I used my phone, I was typically getting around 300 kbps but, at times, was getting dial up speeds. In another city I visited, my 3G speeds were always better than 1 mbps. So, as others have said, do the research for your area as Boost or VM can be a great deal or, if speeds are slow, there may be better options.
Now, I will agree that you need to check Sprint speeds in your area. If you have 4G (Wimax) you should have good speeds, so long as you are in areas with 4G. My experience is that 1.5 mbps is the slowest I would get with Wimax, with speeds more typically around 3 mbps and as high as 9 mbps. Also, both Boost and VM are unlimited for 4G (no throttle, but 3G may be throttled after 2.5 GB) on their plans.
3G is where it gets more difficult, as Sprint's network is overused in many cities, causing extremely slow 3G speeds in those cities but, in other cities, the 3G is quite good. In the areas I used my phone, I was typically getting around 300 kbps but, at times, was getting dial up speeds. In another city I visited, my 3G speeds were always better than 1 mbps. So, as others have said, do the research for your area as Boost or VM can be a great deal or, if speeds are slow, there may be better options.