Boost Mobile and Samsung announced the Transform Ultra for October 7th at $229.99 without a contract. The Android 2.3-powered slide-out QWERTY device featured a 1GHz processor, a 3-megapixel rear camera, a VGA front-facing camera for video chat, and a 2GB microSD card.
The Transform Ultra was also Boost’s first Android smartphone with Mobile ID, a service allowing users to download themed packs of apps, widgets, ringtones, and wallpapers tailored around interests like sports, entertainment, fitness, and music. Available packs at launch included MTV Music, E!, Socially Connected, Professional, Entertainment, and several Lo2Yo Latin-focused packs.
Effective October 6th, Boost added a $5 monthly charge to their unlimited plan for Android devices, bringing the starting price to $55/month. The plan still included shrinking payments, eventually dropping to $40/month after consistent on-time payments. Existing customers on the $50 plan were grandfathered in as long as their account didn’t lapse.
