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Boost mobile logo - BOOST MOBILE SETS END OF LIFE DATE FOR 3G DEVICE ACTIVATIONS - NWIDARecently, a Boost Mobile customer shared a message he received from the MVNO that shows that the network will no longer support 3G devices after April 30, 2019. After this date, Boost Mobile will no longer reactivate service on any 3G device.

Boost stated that customers who are still using 3G devices will endure “possible interruptions” in their service. Additionally, they will no longer be offering technical support to these devices.

Although these devices will continue to work, there is no way to swap phone number, re-active/master reset device, or get Preferred Roaming List (PRL) updates from the provider. Boost Mobile explains that this could lead to “irregular service” for 3G devices.

Of course, this means that Boost Mobile customers, no matter how long they’ve been using their 3G device, will be forced to upgrade to 4G. 

Read the entire article here.

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