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Boost Mobile

Number of employees in region: 244

Workplace Strengths

Website: www.boostmobile.com
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About Boost Mobile

Boost Mobile, a division of Sprint (NYSE: S) that offers wireless phones and services with no contracts or activation fees, and was named 2009 North American Prepaid Mobile Service of the Year by analyst firm Frost & Sullivan, redefines value for wireless consumers with its 'Monthly Unlimited' service, offering unlimited anytime calling, text messaging, wireless Web and exclusive Boost® Walkie-Talkie service with a national calling area for $50 a month.

Boost Mobile 'Monthly Unlimited' offers flat-rate, nationwide service in more than 17,500 cities throughout the United States on the Nextel National Network – all with no additional telecom taxes, activation, roaming, traveling or long distance fees. Boost Mobile offers a selection of quality handsets from Motorola, ranging from entry-level to high-end, as well as worry-free calling plans that enable customers to pay by the minute, day or month.

Boost-branded wireless phones are available nationwide at nearly 20,000 major retail stores including Best Buy, RadioShack, Target and Walmart; Sprint retail stores and independent wireless dealer locations and on leading television home shopping networks; with Re-Boost® available at approximately 100,000 locations throughout the U.S. Purchase and experience Boost Mobile on the Web at MySpace, Facebook, Twitter and www.boostmobile.com.

What the employees say:

How does this organization help you balance your work and personal life?

We have expectations, goals and objectives. We meet them accurately and regularly. But people also have families and lives outside of the organization. The freedom to live outside of work, and that…

What impresses you most about senior management's understanding of what is happening in this organization?

Senior management has a great vision with changes that happen and they are always looking to provide the best service possible to all customers. Our senior managers also give us empowerment to…

What contributes most to you wanting to stay with this organization?

We work hard, get good results and it is really fun. People try hard to make the day enjoyable for everyone. We have ball fights all the time and do get stressed out when there's a lot of work to do.…

I love my job because...

Very relaxing and no pressure kind of environment. Everyone is your friend even if they are your managers and they never approach you as a manager always a friend and things get done well.

What excites you about the direction this organization is taking?

Everyone is accountable and has a passion for their work at Boost Mobile. Everyone embraces diversity, we all have fun at work, and we perform with integrity.

I love my job because...

Great people, fun work, good compensation, wonderful career, great people - did I mention that?? I love my job and love going to work almost every day!

I love my job because...

The company culture is passionate and energetic; I work with smart and talented people; I have tons of freedom and flexibility

What do you find most motivational about working for this organization?

It feels great to be part of such a successful company, and to know that you are making contributions toward that effort.

I love my job because...

We have an energetic, fun work environment, great employee perks, everyone is passionate about what they do

What contributes most to you wanting to stay with this organization?

The family environment. Even though our company is based out of California, we are a TEAM and a Family.

I love my job because...

I enjoy what I do and working with the amazing people I work with. Couldn't work anywhere better!

How does this organization help you to learn and grow?

I've been afforded the opportunity to challenge myself to grow in numerous arenas and I have.

What contributes most to your recommending working at this organization to others?

The environment is casual and fun, yet everyone is intelligent and very-hardworking.

What do you find most motivational about working for this organization?

Very strong sense of teamwork and loyalty to the organization.

I love my job because...

My ideas are heard and have been implemented.

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Interesting facts

• Founded in 2002

• # of subscribers: (as of the end of 3Q09) 5.7 million

• # of offices in Orange County: 3

• New popular plan: $50/month Monthly Unlimited plan

• Retail distribution: Boost-branded wireless phones are available nationwide at nearly 20,000 major retail stores including Best Buy, RadioShack, Target and Walmart; Sprint retail stores and independent wireless dealer locations and on leading television home shopping networks.

• 2009 Success: Acquired 2.1 million net customer additions in just the first three quarters of 2009, expanding our customer base by 60%. No other U.S. prepaid wireless carrier has added that many customers in a full year since 2003 and we are now the fastest growing U.S. prepaid wireless carrier.