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Looking for wide mobile coverage but not keen to pay Telstra's prices?
With prepaid plans starting from just $10 per recharge, there's a reason Boost Mobile is known as Telstra's better-looking cousin.
Boost's biggest selling point is no doubt its full access to the Telstra network without the big T's prices.
Boost burst into the market in 2000 with its marketing strategy charged at young Aussies through cheap pay as you go plans. Since then, Boost has continued with low-commitment offers that won't break the bank.
The way we see it, its plans are great for all ages – whether you're 18, 40 or older – for a few reasons:
What might bother you is that there's no international roaming available for when travel outside of Australia is back on the cards.
Boost has a few different ways for you to get in touch all 7 days of the week. You'll be able to:
While Boost's plans don't come with all the bells and whistles that you'd expect from Telstra and Optus, it does offer a few standout features.
This is great for people who would like a data bank for future use. There might be a month where you're not using your mobile Internet often or another where you're on a road trip and streaming music through Spotify for a few hours at a stretch.
However, keep in mind that the data you save up is only available until the end of the following month.
Let music drive you to school, work or to your next social visit. Streaming Apple Music for free with Boost could save you a couple of GB per month.
However, you'll need to have your own Apple Music subscription to make this feature count.
While we think Boost is a decent choice for a prepaid provider, but if you're still on fence, you might want to consider a couple of other strong providers:
ALDImobile may not have access to Telstra's full coverage area, but it still covers 98.8% of Australians. ALDImobile's plans are actually priced a little cheaper than Boost, with great data value that lasts all year round.
If you're living in a metropolitan area and are happy to get most of Telstra's coverage, this might be a provider to consider.
amaysim runs on the Optus network but offers very similar plans to Boost, with various expiry periods and bonus data offers available.
You'll need to decide whether you're happy to be on the Optus network though. It covers 98.5% of Aussies compared to Telstra's 99.5%, but you'll feel this 1% difference in regional and rural areas.
Signing up to Boost Mobile is easier than you think. Once you've decided which plan best suits your needs, you can easily sign up via Finder by clicking the green "Go to site" button.
What if I want to keep my current phone number?
Easy. As long as your current mobile number is registered under your name, Boost can port it across to your new service within a couple of days.
If your current number is under someone else's name (a parent or partner), it might be a trickier. Check our guide on how to transfer ownership of your mobile number.
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Hi Dan,
Thanks for your inquiry. Please note that we are not affiliated with Boost Mobile or any company we feature on our site and so we can only offer you general advice.
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Rench