Boost Mobile sheds MVNO label, offers cheap own-brand 5G smartphone to celebrate | Infinium-tech

Boost Mobile used to be an MVNO, a mobile virtual network operator, basically a brand using someone else’s actual physical network. but not anymore. has been promoted increase Recently its own in-house 5G network has grown to such a level that it is now covering 70% of the US population and should reach 80% by the end of the year.

To make up for coverage gaps, Boost will continue to rely on roaming agreements that let it reach 99% of the country. According to a representative of the company that owns Dish, the carrier is no longer considering itself an MVNO.

Boost Mobile Summit 5G

To celebrate this milestone, Boost is introducing the Summit 5G, an Android smartphone powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. On the back there’s a 13MP main camera and a 2MP depth sensor, for selfies you get a 5MP shooter, and the lighting is powered by a 5,000mAh battery.

Thus, it is certainly not likely to sound exciting to anyone. But that is not the point. The phone costs $94.99, and it’s also free for those who switch and port their number to Boost Mobile, and it’s $19.99 for those who are on Boost and want to upgrade their device. If you pair it with a $25/month 5G plan, you’re getting “the most budget-friendly option for high-speed 5G connectivity across all carriers,” Boost proudly claims.

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