The Boost Mobile of today is a lot more than it was just a couple of years ago, with its own 5G network and competitive unlimited plans. Before T-Mobile completed its takeover of Sprint, Boost was an MVNO offering discount plans on another carriers network.

Boost Mobile is continuing its bid for your business with a new round of announcements about its network, its performance, and its phone lineup. The first point this service—once known as one of Sprint’s prepaid brands—makes: its 5G network "now covers more than 70% of the US population,