Astound Mobile vs Boost Mobile
By Rob Webber • Founder & Editor
Head-to-head comparison of plans, features, and pricing
Astound Mobile
T-Mobile network
$—/mo
0 plans available
Boost Mobile
AT&T network
$25/mo
3 plans available
Feature Comparison
Feature Astound Mobile Boost Mobile
Networks — AT&T & T-Mobile
Data Speed — 5G & 4G LTE
3G Network — GSM
Mobile Hotspot — Yes - Select plans
5G — ✅
VoLTE — ✅
WiFi Calling — ✅
Visual Voicemail — ✅
Bring Your Phone — ✅
Keep Your Number — ✅
Contract — No Contract
Credit Check — ❌
Taxes Included — ❌
Multi-line Discounts — ✅
Multi-month Discounts — ❌
Money Back Guarantee — ❌
Customer Service — Mon-Sun 4am-12am ET
International Calls — Yes - As add-on
International Roaming — Yes - As add-on
Plans Side by Side
Astound Mobile Plans
Boost Mobile Plans
Unlimited
Unlimited · 5G
$25
Unlimited+
Unlimited · 5G
$50
Unlimited Premium
Unlimited · 5G
$60
Our Verdict
Astound Mobile is better for budget-conscious users who want plans starting at $0/mo on the T-Mobile network. Boost Mobile is better if you want plans on the AT&T network starting at $25/mo. Both carriers offer the same tower coverage as Big Wireless at a fraction of the price.
Who Should Choose Astound Mobile
- ✓ You want the T-Mobile network
- ✓ Plans starting at $0/mo
- ✓ 0 plan options to choose from
Who Should Choose Boost Mobile
- ✓ You want the AT&T network
- ✓ Plans starting at $25/mo
- ✓ 3 plan options to choose from
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Astound Mobile or Boost Mobile cheaper?
Astound Mobile is cheaper, with plans starting at $0/mo. Boost Mobile starts at $25/mo.
Which network does Astound Mobile use?
Astound Mobile uses the T-Mobile network. You get the same coverage as T-Mobile customers at a lower price.
Which network does Boost Mobile use?
Boost Mobile uses the AT&T network. You get the same coverage as AT&T customers at a lower price.
Can I keep my phone number if I switch to Astound Mobile or Boost Mobile?
Yes. Both carriers support number porting. You can transfer your existing phone number in about 10-30 minutes during the sign-up process.
Do Astound Mobile and Boost Mobile offer 5G?
Most modern plans from both Astound Mobile and Boost Mobile include 5G access at no extra cost where the network supports it.