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Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Mon, February 2, 2009 Boost Mobile: Boost Mobile 'Monthly Unlimited' Plan Offers Chicago Superior Value Compared to U.S. Cellular Prepaid
IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - February 2, 2009) - The choice is yours Chicago. Would you rather pay $65 a month for unlimited prepaid calling, plus an additional $14.95 a month for unlimited outgoing text messaging with U.S. Cellular prepaid unlimited, or $50 a month for unlimited anytime calling, text messaging (outgoing and incoming), Wireless Web and walkie-talkie services with Boost Mobile's new 'Monthly Unlimited' service?
Launched this month, Boost 'Monthly Unlimited' offers unlimited nationwide service in 15,800 cities throughout the United States on the Nextel National Network -- all with no additional Telecom Taxes, or activation, roaming, traveling or long distance fees. By comparison, U.S. Cellular charges a $30 activation fee and $.69/minute for roaming on calls made outside of Illinois or the company's other home markets.
"The choice is clear," said Matt Carter, president of Boost Mobile. "By switching to the Boost Mobile $50 'Monthly Unlimited,' U.S. Cellular prepaid customers can save an average of up to $350 a year and enjoy unlimited calling and text messaging on a national network with a national calling area."
Chicago independent wireless retailers agree -- Boost Mobile 'Monthly Unlimited' offers superior value compared to U.S. Cellular prepaid $65 plan:
"It's a nationwide network you can travel anywhere in the U.S. and you don't get charged for roaming. That is something U.S. Cellular cannot deliver," said Robert Szymanski, Sales Representative, Debit Connections.
Franco Alvares, owner of DBA Wireless, loves the plan: "Now that Boost has Unlimited it's a no brainer."
"Boost Unlimited is the best ever; it is going to do a lot for customers. No hidden fees, no contract. It's great; $50 means $50," says Denise Garcia, owner, Universal Wireless. "Boost Mobile has unlimited calling, unlimited texting, and unlimited walkie-talkie. U.S. Cellular only offers unlimited calling and incoming text messaging from a home calling area. Boost is going to hit them hard."
Boost Mobile provides its value-seeking customers with payment flexibility -- allowing them to pay for their wireless service per minute, per day or per month. Boost Mobile offers consumers affordable handsets, competitive plans and a dependable nationwide network. Operating on the robust Nextel National Network, Boost Mobile customers on the Monthly Unlimited plan receive nationwide service coverage that is not bound to a local calling area.
To sign up for Monthly Unlimited, customers need a compatible Boost Mobile phone and will need to activate their account. If a customer is already a Boost subscriber, they can also change their current 10 cents per minute or $1/Day Chat Plan to the Monthly Unlimited plan via 'My Account' on their handset or at boostmobile.com; they can keep the same phone number. To sign up for Boost Mobile Monthly Unlimited visit [ www.boostmobile.com ].
In order to add money to their account, customers have the option to prepay for service with cash, Re-Boost® Card, or credit/debit card and may pay in person, online, or over the phone. Boost Mobile recommends customers sign up for Auto Re-Boost so their phone stays active all the time. In order to keep the account active, the total monthly payment amount must be prepaid each month. Boost Mobile will continue to support Unlimited by Boost customers on the CDMA network. For more information on Monthly Unlimited visit [ www.boostmobile.com/community ].
About Boost Mobile
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