Boost Mobile is a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation. They offer both postpaid and prepaid plans.
Boost Mobile History
Boost Mobile originated as a prepaid brand that sold plans on the Sprint network. In 2020, they were sold to Dish Network as part of the T-Mobile/Sprint Merger. At the time, Dish intended to build out its own 5G network to become the fourth nationwide carrier, and they launched new plans under the names Project Genesis and Boost Infinite.
However, Dish ran into many issues in trying to build out its own network, including financial issues and problems with meeting goals and deadlines related to the buildout timeline. In mid-2025, Echostar began selling cellular spectrum and assets to other companies, including SpaceX and AT&T. With most of its core spectrum being sold, EchoStar/Dish is getting out of the business of physically operating a cellular network.
But EchoStar/Dish is not getting out of the cellular business entirely - its deal with AT&T guarantees that its cellular brands like Boost Mobile will live on as a "Hybrid MNO (Mobile Network Operator)" with a Dish-operated 5G network core that relies on physical towers operated by partners.
The Boost Infinite and Project Genesis brands were both retired, and they now only sell plans under the name Boost Mobile.
EchoStar/Dish also owns the prepaid brand Gen Mobile and Ting Mobile.
Plan Specifications
Note: Boost Mobile's prepaid cellular plans are the same as their postpaid plans (same names and features).
Mobile Internet for Smartphones
- Unlimited Premium Plan: $60/month
Plan Specifications
- Carrier Networks Used: Dish Wireless, AT&T
- Carrier Relationship: Direct, Partnership with AT&T
- Plan Activation:
- Device Types Permitted: Smartphone
- eSIM: Yes
- Autopay Discount: $5 (included in pricing above)
- Paper Free Billing: Not Specified
- Additional Fees: Not Specified
- Activation Fee: Not Specified
- Monthly Carrier Fees: Not Specified
- Taxes Extra: Taxes on device purchases may apply
- Plan Period: Monthly
- Lines Permitted Per Account: Up to 5
- Extras: Not Specified
- Data Allotments:
- On Device: Unlimited
- Hotspot/Tethering: High-speed to 50GB, then throttled to 512 Kbps
- Additional Data Options: Add-on 10GB for $10/month
- Network Priority: 50GB Priority, then Deprioritized
- Video Streaming Throttle: Not Specified
- Domestic Roaming: Yes.
- International Roaming: 5GB/month in Canada and Mexico
- Extras: Not Specified
We only track smartphone plans that meet our criteria for mobile internet, which is having at least 50GB of mobile hotspot data. Other smartphone plans may be available from the carrier other than those listed here.
If you want information on other available smartphone plans, our friend Stetson Doggett manages the website Best Phone Plans, which provides comprehensive information on all plans provided by each carrier.
News, Videos, & Status
We purchased the Project Genesis Nighthawk MR6400 M6 Pro hotspot device with an unlimited data plan and tested it nationwide. Project Genesis plans are no longer available for enrollment.
Our MIAs can view our testing notes:
- Testing: Project Genesis by Dish Wireless Unlimited Hotspot / M6 Pro MR6400 (Carrier / Mobile Hotspot)
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