Prepare for Activation

If you need extra help, hit up a Boost Buddy Activation Specialist at (866) 957-8278.

Activating is easy

If you're bringing your own phone, confirm your device is compatible with the Boost Mobile Network

If you purchased a device from us, you don't need to worry about the following steps.

1. Most phones released in the last 5 years work just fine. If you've got a newer, unlocked phone, you're set. Here are some examples:

• iPhone XR or newer
• Samsung Galaxy S20 or newer
• Galaxy Z Flip, Z Fold or newer
• Google Pixel 5 or newer

Confirm Your Device Is Unlocked

Devices are usually locked to the carrier you purchased from for a specific number of days after purchase or if there's still money owed on the device. Devices purchased directly from the manufacturer are often sold already unlocked. Visit our Device Unlock page for details about how to see if your device is carrier locked.

If you're bringing your phone number from your current carrier, you'll want the following information handy to successfully activate your Boost Mobile service.

1. Most of the info you'll need from your current carrier is on your latest bill. If you can't find it or your carrier doesn't provide a bill, contact our activation specialists, and they'll help you out!
   1. Account number
   2. Account owner's name
   3. Account billing address
   4. Number transfer PIN or Port-Out PIN
      1. If your current wireless carrier is AT&T: Get your port-out pin by calling PORT (7678) and follow the prompts.
      2. If your current wireless carrier is Verizon: Get your port-out pin by calling #PORT (#7678) and following the prompts.

For more detailed transfer (porting) instructions, check out our Number Transfer Guide

Once you've completed these steps and are ready to activate, head to our website to get started or call our activation specialists at (866) 957-8278. We'll set you up!