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Boost Infinite Will Keep You on the Latest iPhone Year After Year
While we're well aware that almost every single new "feature-packed" iPhone release is just a clever re-imagining of something Android users had years ago, we remain loyal to the brand because of the simplicity, streamlined ecosystem, usability and overall style. But we'll also be the first to admit that we loathe the upgrade pricing structure. Or at least we used to before Boost Infinite. Boost Infinite hooks us all up with unlimited talk, text and data, along with the latest iPhone every year for only $60/month with Boost Infinite Access for iPhone plan. Yes, you read that correctly. Year, after year, after year,
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