Boost Mobile vs Metro by T-Mobile
By Rob Webber • Founder & Editor
Head-to-head comparison of plans, features, and pricing
Boost Mobile
AT&T network
$25/mo
3 plans available
Metro by T-Mobile
T-Mobile network
$—/mo
0 plans available
Feature Comparison
Feature Boost Mobile Metro by T-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
Boost Mobile Plans
Unlimited
Unlimited · 5G
$25
Unlimited+
Unlimited · 5G
$50
Unlimited Premium
Unlimited · 5G
$60
Metro by T-Mobile Plans
Our Verdict
Metro by T-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 Boost Mobile
- ✓ You want the AT&T network
- ✓ Plans starting at $25/mo
- ✓ 3 plan options to choose from
Who Should Choose Metro by T-Mobile
- ✓ You want the T-Mobile network
- ✓ Plans starting at $0/mo
- ✓ 0 plan options to choose from
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boost Mobile or Metro by T-Mobile cheaper?
Metro by T-Mobile is cheaper, with plans starting at $0/mo. Boost Mobile starts at $25/mo.
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.
Which network does Metro by T-Mobile use?
Metro by T-Mobile uses the T-Mobile network. You get the same coverage as T-Mobile customers at a lower price.
Can I keep my phone number if I switch to Boost Mobile or Metro by T-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 Boost Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile offer 5G?
Most modern plans from both Boost Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile include 5G access at no extra cost where the network supports it.