Sprint subsidiary Boost Mobile is lowering the bar for budget-conscious mobile phone users, announcing a new pre-paid service plan that offers unlimited phone calls, texting, walkie-talkie, and mobile Web service for $50 a month. The move is designed to undercut regional rivals like Cricket and MetroPCS, as well as attract budget-conscious consumers as the economy continues to weaken. And, even better, the move might even serve as a revenue upgrade for some existing customers, who may be tempted to move up from existing budget plans that run just over $30 a month.
Boost Mobile’s “Monthly Unlimited” plan will be available starting January 22.
