Prepaid Phones

The slim, affordable BlackBerry Curve 8530 for Boost Mobile is perfect for those who need to be connected to work, friends and family while on the go. It provides easy mobile access to e-mail, messaging (IM, SMS, MMS) and popular social networking sites (including Facebook and MySpace), as well as features a highly tactile full-QWERTY keyboard for comfortable, accurate typing.

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It's designed to provide an uncompromised BlackBerry experience while maintaining the great value of Boost's BlackBerry Monthly Unlimited plan with no hidden fees and no contracts required. And you'll save money the longer you stick with Boost Mobile, with your monthly payments lowered by for every six on-time payments.

Access BlackBerry App World to download applications from a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones, including games, entertainment, social networking and sharing, news and weather, productivity and more.

You'll enjoy high-speed connectivity via Sprint's dependable 3G network (EV-DO Rev. 0.), and you'll also be able to connect to home and business networks (as well as on-the-go hotspots) thanks to the built-in Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g).

Other features include a 2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion (up to 32 GB), 256 MB of onboard storage, music player with dedicated keys, and up to 4.5 hours of talk time.

Vital Statistics

The BlackBerry Curve 8530 weighs 3.9 ounces and measures 4.3 x 2.4 x 0.5 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 4.5 hours of talk time. It runs on Sprint's 800/1900 CDMA/EV-DO Rev. 0 frequencies.

What's in the Box

BlackBerry Curve 8530 handset, rechargeable battery, charger, quick start guide

About Boost Mobile

Boost Mobile redefines value for wireless consumers with its Monthly Unlimited with Shrinkage no-contract service where the longer you stay the less you pay with on-time payments for unlimited voice, text messaging, web, e-mail, IM and calls to 411. It offers nationwide service on the Nationwide Sprint Network and Nextel National Network, reaching more than 278 million people, with no activation or long-distance fees.

Plans include:

Boost lowers your monthly payment by for every 6 on-time payments ( Monthly Unlimited example illustrated above).

International Connect provides unlimited international talk and text with family and friends around the world. It can be added to Monthly Unlimited and Android Monthly Unlimited plans for an additional per month, and added to the BlackBerry Monthly Unlimited plan for per month.

Boost Shrinkage

All Monthly Unlimited plans include Shrinkage and unlimited nationwide talk, text, web, e-mail, and 411. Shrinkage reduces your payment by /month for every six on-time payments, up to /month in total. Monthly Unlimited shrinks to as low as /month, Android Monthly Unlimited to as low as /month, or /month for BlackBerry Monthly Unlimited.

On-Time Payments

On-time payments are made on or before the monthly payment date. Your monthly payment date remains the same every month as long as you successfully make your monthly payment. However, if you make a late payment, your payment date will be reset to the day of the month before the date your service is restored (e.g., if your service is restored on February 15th, your monthly payment date will be reset to March 14th).

Missed Payment

While it's best to make regular on-time payments each month, payments do not have to be consecutive. If you miss a payment you don't have to start over. The on-time payments made to the account will still be available as well as any savings milestone achieved.