The Back to School Phone Plan Trap: How Carriers Are Picking Up the Slack on Affordability The back to school season has become a time honored tradition in American culture, where families scramble to outfit their kids with essential tools for another year of learning.
But as smartphones and wireless plans have become increasingly essential for students, many parents are finding themselves caught between providing for their children's needs and breaking the bank.
Boost Mobile is trying to corner the market on affordable wireless plans with a slew of back to school promotions.