The unique concept behind the BoostMobile Cell Phone is that no credit card or credit check is necessary. You operate it using prepaid Boost service cards. Each phone is shipped with a pre-programmed phone number. With the Boost Mobile i415 Pre-Paid Cellular Phone, you can stay in touch anywhere in the country, without paying through the nose for monthly mobile service. Not only do you get 165 minutes (2 hours, 45 minutes) of call time and 75 hours of standby time, but you also g et all the features you'd get from standard phone service. The Digital phonebook stores up to 600 numbers, and they can all be Dialed with your voice. Call easily using the Turbo Dial feature, send text messages and receive voice mails. You can even Download games and set your own ringtones!