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LearnedHand

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2. You can buy any unlocked phone independent of your Boost Mobile service

Reply to jmbar2 (Original post)

Wed Dec 11, 2024, 09:12 PM

Dec 11

Places like Best Buy can help. Getting a new phone does nothing to your number. The tech folks at Best Buy or whatever can help activate your SIM such that you keep your number. Note that you might have to get a new SIM from Boost.

I know this is a lot of gibberish, so just go to an electronics store and get the phone you want in your price range. Be sure to tell the you need it to work on Boost's networks and you want the phone unlocked (I.e., not tied to any carrier).

RE your existing phone: Have you taken it to Boost for help? Their repair folks might can restore it to service.

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Need phone advice [View all] jmbar2 Dec 11 OP

First impression canetoad Dec 11 #1

Didn't even know there was a battery... jmbar2 Dec 11 #8

You can buy any unlocked phone independent of your Boost Mobile service LearnedHand Dec 11 #2

Thanks for the response jmbar2 Dec 11 #3

That's a good question, and you have to watch them like a hawk LearnedHand Dec 11 #6

Try using someone elses charging wire,... magicarpet Dec 11 #4

Good suggestion jmbar2 Dec 11 #5

Take your phone and your charging wire with you,... magicarpet Dec 11 #7

Great idea! Worth a quick trip into town. jmbar2 Dec 11 #9

OH! and check the plug to the phone. They get filled with dust and dirt. usonian Dec 11 #11

Great response canetoad Dec 11 #10

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