Mint Mobile
T-Mobile
Mint Mobile is a prepaid MVNO that uses T-Mobile's network. Known for aggressive pricing when you pay upfront for 3, 6, or 12 months of service. Best for users in urban areas with good T-Mobile coverage.
Founded 20163 plans available
✓What We Like
- ✓Extremely low prices when prepaid
- ✓Full T-Mobile 5G access
- ✓Free international calls to Mexico and Canada
- ✓Easy online activation
✗Things to Consider
- ✗Must pay 3-12 months upfront for best rates
- ✗Deprioritized during congestion
- ✗Limited customer support hours
- ✗T-Mobile coverage gaps in rural areas
Why We Rank Mint Mobile #11
Based on 11 objective criteria
4.8
out of 11
✓Strengths (4)
📶35GB+ premium data
🛡️2FA security
📱Unlimited talk & text
📡Good coverage
✗Areas for Improvement (8)
💰Price $25 or under
🧾Taxes included
✅No data breaches
🔐SIM PIN protection
💬Good customer service
♾️True unlimited data
📡Unlimited hotspot
🔧Build-a-plan options
Full Score Breakdown
💰Price $25 or under
No
📶35GB+ premium data
Yes
🧾Taxes included
No
✅No data breaches
No
🛡️2FA security
Yes
🔐SIM PIN protection
No
💬Good customer service
No
♾️True unlimited data
No
📡Unlimited hotspot
No
📊High data cap
Partial
🔧Build-a-plan options
No
📱Unlimited talk & text
Yes
📡Good coverage
Yes
Security Note: This carrier has experienced data breaches in the past. Consider this when choosing a provider.
In Plain English
Prepaid plans in bulk
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Our Analysis
Mint Mobile scores 4.8/11. Consider our higher-rated options for better value.
Best For:
Heavy data users and streamers
Key Strengths:
- ✓Generous premium data allotment
- ✓Strong account security with 2FA
Areas to Watch:
- !Higher starting prices
- !Taxes and fees added to advertised price
- !Data may be throttled after cap
- !Has experienced data breaches
Ranked #11 of 13 carriers based on 13 objective criteria including price, security, features, and customer service.
Compared to our #1 pick
Visible scores 5.3 points higher
Mint Mobile Plans
5GB Plan
$15/mo
+ taxes & fees
Data
5GB
5GB 5G/4G LTE data, then 2G speeds
Deprioritized
5GWiFi CallingeSIM
15GB Plan
$20/mo
+ taxes & fees
Data
15GB
15GB 5G/4G LTE data, then 2G speeds
Deprioritized
5GWiFi CallingeSIM
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