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Galaxy S5 active - Boost mobile activation

Connor C

Lurker
Jan 28, 2016
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Here is my situation.
I had a prepaid monthly phone (moto G 1st Gen) with Boost mobile. Now that I lost it I am looking to get a samsung galaxy S5 active, but I want to keep my original phone number! Is there a way I can buy an S5 active online (say ebay or amazon) and go into my boost mobile store and have them activate my number onto that phone? What do I need? Does the phone I buy have to be "prepaid?" Do I have to buy it as an "unlocked" or "boost" samsung s5 active? Do I need an SD card?

I have a hard time believing any cell phone carrier personel because they all tell me that I have to buy their phone from their store, and I know thats not how it works because I have worked the system a bit before.

But overall is it possible to get a used S5 active and activate it with boost AND get my old number? I don't think I had a Gmail set up so I lost all my contacts.

Anyway Thank you so much! I don't want to buy an expensive phone and have it not work.
 

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