Boom Mobile: Plans, Coverage & Deals
About Boom Mobile
Service status update (as of July 3, 2026): Boom! Mobile filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late June 2026, and customers have reported losing service, with phones showing a "not registered on a network" error. Boom has said it may discontinue service entirely if the restructuring is not successful. If you are a current Boom customer, the safest move is to port your number to an active carrier while your account is still working. If you are shopping for a new plan, DO NOT SIGN UP FOR BOOM MOBILE. The rest of this page describes Boom! Mobile as it operated before the filing.
Boom! Mobile is a prepaid carrier known for letting customers choose their network, selling plans on both Verizon (branded Boom Red) and T-Mobile (branded Boom Purple). It launched in 2015 out of Oklahoma and built a following around no-contract plans and USA-based support.
Boom Mobile Plans
Purple 4GB
T-Mobile coverage
Red 1GB
Verizon coverage
Purple 4GB
T-Mobile coverage
Red 2GB
Verizon coverage
Red 3GB
Verizon coverage
Purple 10GB
T-Mobile coverage
Red 10GB
Verizon coverage
Purple 30GB
T-Mobile coverage
Red 25GB
Verizon coverage
Purple 50GB
T-Mobile coverage
Red 50GB
Verizon coverage
Boom Mobile Coverage
Verizon
Network
72.5 %
Total coverage
2,270,671
Total square miles covered
99%
Total population covered
23.2 %
5G coverage
724,811
5G square miles covered
280 million people (81.8%)
5G population covered
T-Mobile
Network
62.7 %
Total coverage
1,962,291
Total square miles covered
99%
Total population covered
52.8 %
5G coverage
1,653,294
5G square miles covered
332 million people (97%)
5G population covered
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Boom Mobile Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boom! Mobile?
Boom! Mobile is a mobile virtual network operator that sells prepaid cell phone service on the Verizon and T-Mobile networks. Customers pick which network they want at signup, and plans run no-contract. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2026 and its service is currently uncertain.
Who owns Boom! Mobile?
Boom! Mobile was founded by Jeff Holley and grew out of Enhanced Communications Group (ECG), an Oklahoma telecommunications company. In August 2023 the brand was moved under boom! Tech, a parent company created by Boom's founder that also owns boom! Moto and operates as a mobile virtual network enabler and aggregator.
When was Boom! Mobile founded?
Boom! Mobile launched in 2015, based in Oklahoma. It was restructured under the boom! Tech umbrella in August 2023.
What network does Boom! Mobile use for coverage?
Boom! Mobile sells service on two host networks: Verizon, branded Boom Red, and T-Mobile, branded Boom Purple. You choose your network when you sign up. Boom does not own any towers of its own.
Does Boom! Mobile have good coverage?
Because Boom sells on both Verizon and T-Mobile, its coverage matches whichever network you pick, so the answer depends on that choice and your location. Both hosts have strong nationwide footprints, and Verizon tends to reach further in rural areas while T-Mobile often leads on 5G speed. As an MVNO customer, your data can be deprioritized behind the host network's direct subscribers during congestion.
What features does Boom! Mobile support?
Boom! Mobile supports:
- VoLTE
- WiFi calling
- Visual voicemail
- MMS (multimedia messaging service)
- Hotspot
Does Boom! Mobile support international calling or data roaming?
Boom! Mobile supports international calling but not international data roaming.
Does Boom! Mobile support hotspot devices?
Yes, Boom! Mobile offers data-only plans that work in hotspot devices. Data-only plans range from $10 for 1GB to $145 for 450GB.
Does Boom! Mobile support tablets?
Yes, Boom! Mobile offers data-only plans that work in tablets. Data-only plans range from $10 for 1GB to $145 for 450GB.
Does Boom! Mobile support smartwatches?
No, Boom! Mobile does not offer plans for smartwatches.
How do you contact Boom! Mobile customer service?
You can reach Boom! Mobile customer service by calling (800) 767-5599, by emailing [email protected], or by filling out the contact form on their website. Support hours are 8am to 8pm CST Monday through Friday, and 10am to 4pm CST on Saturday and Sunday. During the bankruptcy, customers have reported longer waits and reduced support availability.
What phones work on Boom! Mobile?
Boom! Mobile works with unlocked phones compatible with the network you select, including recent iPhone and Android models. It lists GSM unlocked, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon-compatible devices as eligible, and most customers bring their own phone. Check your phone's IMEI for compatibility before signing up.