Boost Mobile offers $100 discount on new iPad Pro pre-orders

LITTLETON, Colo. - Boost Mobile, a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (SATS) with annual revenues of $15.45 billion, announced today it will offer the new iPad Pro featuring Apple’s M5 chip with a $100 discount for both new and existing customers with active phone plans.

Customers can pre-order the device starting today, with availability beginning Wednesday, October 22. The offer requires adding Boost’s Tablet Plan for $20 per month and is exclusively available through the company’s website. According to InvestingPro data, EchoStar maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 1.22, suggesting robust operational capability to support such promotional offerings.

The new iPad Pro models come in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, featuring Apple’s Ultra Retina XDR display and running iPadOS 26. Available in space black and silver, the devices include the M5 chip that Apple claims delivers up to 3.5 times better AI performance than the previous M4 model and 5.6 times faster than M1 models.

Cellular versions of the iPad Pro include Apple’s C1X modem system, which the company states provides up to 50 percent faster cellular data performance compared to previous models. The devices also feature Apple’s new N1 wireless networking chip supporting Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread connectivity.

"We’re proud to bring the new iPad Pro to Boost Mobile customers at a great value," said Sean Lee, SVP of Consumer Product and Marketing at Boost Mobile, in the press release statement. For investors interested in deeper analysis, InvestingPro offers exclusive insights through its comprehensive Pro Research Report, available for over 1,400 US stocks including SATS.

The 256GB and 512GB models come with 12GB of unified memory, which represents a 50 percent increase from previous versions. The new iPad Pro also supports accessories including Apple Pencil Pro and the Magic Keyboard.

According to the company’s announcement, the tablet plan includes unlimited data, and the $100 credit applies to customers who finance the iPad linked to any Boost Mobile wireless plan. With a market capitalization of $21.08 billion, EchoStar demonstrates significant scale to support such consumer-focused initiatives.

In other recent news, EchoStar Corporation reported a 5.8% year-over-year decline in revenue for the second quarter of 2025, bringing in a total of $3.7 billion. The earnings call highlighted a significant decrease in operating income before depreciation and amortization, as well as a negative free cash flow. These financial results underscore the challenges EchoStar is facing in the current competitive environment. The company’s stock experienced a slight downturn in aftermarket trading. While the report did not include any updates on mergers or acquisitions, the financial performance remains a focal point for investors. No analyst upgrades or downgrades were mentioned in the recent developments. EchoStar’s recent financial figures are crucial for investors assessing the company’s future trajectory.

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