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(More customer reviews)The Boost Unlimited Blackberry plan at $60/month is the best value in any BlackBerry plan offered in the U.S. at the moment and with no contract it was a sweet deal that I couldn't pass up. My contract with Sprint ended, and I decided to switch.
I previously had an HTC Snap Smartphone. I asked the sales representative who sold the Boost BlackBerry Curve to me, "Why on earth would Sprint (who owns Boost) offer this plan for $40-$50 less on Boost then on Sprint?" I figured out the caveats on my own.
Here's the scoop: Sprint stepped down the speed from EVDO Rev.0 to EVDO Rev.A, which means although technically it's "3G", It's much slower than using a BlackBerry Curve 3300 with Sprint on a contract. The browser is noticeably more slow then what I was used to. Secondly, the Boost Mobile version will not roam on other CDMA carriers (Verizon Wireless) which significantly cuts down the coverage areas, especially rural areas.
Boost Mobile was also unable to port my phone number from Sprint. Strange since they run on the same Sprint CDMA network. The customer service rep chalked it up to a systems limitation. I gently reminded him of the FCC mandate that all wireless carriers must comply with porting requests. He seemed to be unconcerned. So I have a new phone number.
I also wish Boost Mobile would have other BlackBerry plans - like a 1000 minute/unlimited data plan for $40, since I don't talk on the phone that much and don't really need unlimited minutes.
Overall, the BlackBerry Curve 3300 device itself is great. It's intuitive, great for messaging, and easy to type with. The battery life is excellent. The $60/month plan is fair despite Boost Mobile (Sprint) crippling bandwidth and roaming capabilities.
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