Consequences of Not Paying Your Boost Mobile Bill

We all lead busy lives and occasionally forget to pay a bill on time. But what happens if you miss paying your Boost Mobile phone bill? Getting disconnected is frustrating so it’s important to understand the repercussions of not paying on time. This article will walk through the timeline of consequences Boost Mobile customers can expect for late or unpaid service charges. Read on to learn how to avoid service interruptions and stay connected.

Payment Due Dates

As a Boost Mobile customer, you have a set monthly payment due date based on when you activated your account. Payment is due each month on that same date. Your bill details your plan charges, features taxes and fees for the previous 30-day service period.

It is your responsibility to pay your bill in full by the due date to maintain uninterrupted cell phone service. Boost Mobile provides email and text reminders as your due date approaches to help you remember.

What Happens at Each Late Payment Stage

Here is an overview of the timeline of events that occur when a Boost Mobile bill goes unpaid:

Payment Past Due:

• Your account will be assessed a $5 late fee.

• You’ll receive past due notices by email, text and when you log into your account.

Day 30 Past Due:

• A suspension warning will be sent to you.

• Your mobile service will continue uninterrupted at this point if you make your past due payment right away.

Day 60 Past Due:

• A service suspension notice will be sent.

• Your mobile service will be suspended until payment is made. You won’t be able to make calls, send texts, or use data.

Day 90 Past Due:

• A cancellation notice will be sent.

• Your account will be cancelled for non-payment.

• Your phone number will be lost.

Beyond 90 Days Past Due:

• Your account is permanently cancelled.

• Any unused balance also cancels.

• You will need to open a new account and get a new number if you want Boost Mobile service again.

As you can see, the consequences escalate the longer your account remains unpaid. Avoid the hassle by keeping your account in good standing.

Maintaining Uninterrupted Service

To prevent disruptions, always pay your Boost Mobile bill in full by the monthly due date. Log in to your account regularly to check your balance.

Set up autopay or payment reminders if it helps you remember your due date. If funds will be tight in a certain month, partial payments can be made early to reduce your upcoming balance.

Review your monthly usage so your plan aligns with your needs. Downgrading your plan can lower your monthly charges if you don’t use much data or minutes.

If you do miss a payment, don’t panic. Make the overdue payment as soon as possible before your service is suspended on day 60 past due. Stay on top of your bill and you can avoid the hassle of service interruptions.

What Happens When My Service is Suspended?

If your account reaches 60 days past due, Boost Mobile service will be temporarily suspended. Here’s what to expect:

• You won’t be able to make calls, send texts, access data or use other Boost Mobile services. Basically, your phone won’t work!

• After 3 days of suspension, the Boost Mobile voicemail service will be disabled. You can re-enable it once your service is restored.

• Ongoing monthly charges will continue to accumulate even while service is suspended.

• A $10 reconnect fee will be charged when payment is made to restore your service.

Suspended service is obviously very inconvenient. You miss calls, messages and mobile access. Critical communications for work or family can be disrupted. Avoid this by keeping your account current.

How to Restore Suspended Service

If your service is suspended for non-payment, take action quickly to restore it:

• Pay your account balance in full, including any past due amounts, ongoing monthly charges, late fees and the $10 reconnection fee. Partial payments can’t restore service.

• Payment can be made through your online account, the BoostOne app, by calling Boost Mobile support or in person at a Boost Mobile retailer.

• Service restoration can take up to 1 hour after payment is received and processed.

• Ongoing monthly service charges will continue as usual once service is reactivated.

Don’t let your account stay suspended. Get it back in good standing quickly to resume using your phone.

Permanent Cancellation After 90 Days

The final consequences occur if your Boost Mobile account remains unpaid for 90 days past your due date. At that point, permanent account cancellation steps will occur:

• Your mobile phone number will be disconnected and lost. This number can’t be reactivated.

• Any account balance is forfeited and lost.

• Your account is closed.

• To get Boost Mobile service again, you would have to open a new account and be issued a new phone number.

• You may be unable to rejoin Boost Mobile if your past account was severely delinquent.

Losing your phone number makes account cancellation especially difficult. Many important contacts and accounts are tied to your number. Avoid permanent disconnection by keeping payments up to date.

Keep Your Account in Good Standing

As the old saying goes “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Avoid the headaches and hassles outlined here by simply paying your Boost Mobile bill in full and on time each month. But if you do miss a payment, act quickly to restore your service before the 60 day suspension point. Keep your account in good standing and you’ll stay connected.