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Does Mint Mobile support eSIM?

Mint Mobile supports a wide range of phones and they're easier than ever to activate with eSIM

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Mint Mobile offers prepaid cell service for less than the Big Three carriers with simplified plans and an easy setup process. And thanks to eSIM support, interested Android and iPhone customers can try out Mint's service in just a few minutes. When you launch the Mint Mobile app and select one of the best Mint Mobile plans, you will have the option to activate your service with an eSIM if your phone is compatible, or you can order a free SIM card kit if it is not.

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Best Mint Mobile phone plans in 2024

Mint Mobile has a wide range of data plans starting as low as $15, plus great deals on the latest handsets

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Mint Mobile’s combination of clever marketing and cheap prices have kept it relevant since it launched with its unusual multi-month plans. While many carriers now offer multi-month plans, Mint’s plans are still some of the best value on the T-Mobile network and their straightforward layout makes it easy to understand what you have to pay.

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AT&T vs. Mint Mobile: Do you really need unlimited data?

Looking to save on wireless? Mint Mobile's 12-month plans can save a lot of money over AT&T

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Prepaid wireless service is getting a lot of attention with increased advertising budgets and increased popularity among those looking to reduce their monthly expenses. Mint Mobile has been impossible to ignore with its Ryan Reynolds-driven marketing and promise of cheap data, but it still can’t match all the features that a premium AT&T plan offers. AT&T provides stronger international features, truly unlimited data, and discounts for veterans, military members, nurses, teachers, and more.

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Best Mint Mobile phones in 2024

Want to try out Mint Mobile? Good news: they have a ton of great phones

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Mint Mobile's multi-month mobile plans are some of the best values in wireless with plenty of data packed in for most users. Since its plans are available in 3, 6, and 12-month increments, Mint doesn't lure customers in with 2 or 3-year payment plans on phones like the Big Three but instead gives you a discount on service when you buy one. Mint Mobile is owned by T-Mobile and uses the carrier's network for all of its coverage which means that just about any unlocked will work, including the best Android phones purchased unlocked or through Mint's online store.

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Mint Mobile vs. T-Mobile: Same network, different plans

Mint Mobile and T-Mobile use the same 5G network, but Mint's plans favor lighter users, while T-Mobile focuses on unlimited data

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Mint Mobile is a prepaid carrier owned by T-Mobile with plans designed to target lighter users looking to save money over the bloated postpaid carrier plans. Mint’s plans stick to the basics, with no streaming perks and minimal international support. For a lot of people, this is an appealing offer, and with Mint’s easy-to-understand discounts, it's an affordable alternative to the bloated and expensive plans offered by postpaid carriers.

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Best Mint Mobile deals: $300 off Google Pixel 8 plus 6 months free

Save on Google Pixel phones plus get 6 months of service free with 6 month plans

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If you're looking to cut down on your monthly phone bill, usually the best Mint Mobile deals are just the thing you need to save a bit of cash. While Mint does offer some extremely affordable plans, at the moment, it isn't offering any special deals for new or existing customers.

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Does Mint Mobile have 5G?

Mint Mobile borrows coverage from T-Mobile's network so customers have the best 5G coverage in the nation

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Mint Mobile's discounted data plans have caught the eyes of many customers looking to save money, but the price is irrelevant if coverage and speeds aren't up to par. Mint Mobile is owned by T-Mobile and uses that network for all of its coverage. With a compatible phone, Mint Mobile users get full access to T-Mobile's 5G bands, including its low-band and mid-band spectrum. This means Mint users get the best of T-Mobile’s network with fast 5G speeds using one of the best Mint Mobile 5G phones.

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There’s only a week left to get Mint Mobile’s unlimited data plan for $15 a month

No contract, no commitment, and your choice of renewal length

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Phone plans don't get much cheaper or more straightforward than the ones from Mint Mobile. It's not a pricey carrier to begin with, but for the next 7 days, you can get any of its plans for just $15 per month for 3 months. That includes the top-tier Unlimited plan, which will never run out of data or minutes, so it's an easy call which package to choose.

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Mint Mobile vs. Verizon: What's the difference?

Mint Mobile offers strong savings on data, while Verizon has a lot more flexibility thanks to controlling its own network

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If you need a phone plan, Verizon may seem like the obvious choice, thanks to years of excellent 3G and LTE coverage paired with memorable marketing. Verizon's plans can get expensive fast with streaming add-ons, and its best 5G speeds requiring one of its pricier plans. Even so, Verizon has rightfully earned its reputation for great coverage, and many people are willing to pay a little more to know their call will nearly always go through.

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Mint Mobile vs. Visible: Which MVNO carrier is best for you?

Save money with Mint Mobile or forget about data altogether with Visible

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If you're looking for a new phone plan, Mint Mobile may seem like the freshest choice, but if you're a heavier user, Visible may be exactly what you've been looking for. Visible sticks to its roots, offering truly unlimited data on Verizon's network. On the other hand, Mint Mobile's unlimited plan is limited to 40GB of usage per month. While 40GB is way more than most people need in a month, heavy users could still run out and get stuck with reduced speeds for a few days.

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Mint Mobile is dropping all of its plans to just $15 per month for a limited time

New customers can save big on Mint's already affordable wireless service

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If one of your New Year's resolutions is to cut down on monthly bills, one of the first places you should be looking is at your phone bill. More often than not, this is one of your highest expenditures throughout the month, with many plans costing upwards of $50 or more depending on how many users, and the data plan, you currently have.

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Mint Mobile confirms recent data breach that compromised user info

Names, phone numbers, and more were exposed

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Data breaches can have a devastating impact on any company, depending on the scale and the importance of the data compromised. While modern-day tech companies try to safeguard their infrastructure from such incidents, attackers always tend to find a way to breach their systems. Mobile virtual network operator or MVNO, Mint Mobile, is the newest victim of a data breach, the company confirmed over the weekend.

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Get 6 months of Mint Mobile for as cheap as $45 thanks to its epic holiday deal

All Mint Mobile 3-month plans are getting an extra 3 months of service for free

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If the constant barrage of Ryan Reynolds and his super-cheap Mint Mobile ads on YouTube hasn't been enough for you this holiday season, maybe — just maybe — the company's rather impressive holiday deal may finally push you over the edge to give the affordable service a try.

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Buy 3 months of Mint Mobile now and get 3 free before its Cyber Monday deal expires

Mint Mobile is offering a buy 3, get 3 months free deal for new customers

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Cyber Monday deals are a great chance to snag discounts on your favorite tech products, but that's not all. Did you know that you could also save up on bills like your phone plan? Consider this offer, for example.

The Mint Mobile website on an LG V60 and Google Fi website on a Samsung Galaxy S20+
Mint Mobile vs. Google Fi: Which wireless is best for you?

Mint Mobile comes out ahead in terms of value, but Google Fi has some features that Android fans adore

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Google Fi is certainly a compelling carrier option, especially if your phone runs Android. Google Fi has kept its pricing competitive and expanded to offer three plans with multi-line discounts, so just about anyone can find something with Google Fi that works for their needs.

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How to cancel your Mint Mobile account

All good things must come to an end

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Times are tough. We get it. Top-of-the-line phones aren't always an option, and you may want one of the best budget phones. Likewise, a top-tier phone plan might not be the best choice for your needs. You might want the financial flexibility of a prepaid plan that a budget service provider like Mint Mobile provides.

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Mint Mobile is the gift that keeps on giving. It was just this past April that the MVNO announced that it was upgrading its data allowances for all its plans, and get this: they did it for free. All existing subscribers got to enjoy a considerable bump in their data caps without doing anything, and the best part is there were no strings attached. And now, in an effort to expand its user base further, Mint Mobile has slashed prices on all its plans, bringing everything down to just $15 — including the unlimited plan. New users can sign up for any plan and pay only $15 a month for the first three months.

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Mint Mobile freshens up its plans with extra data, for free

What, are you going to say 'no' to free data?

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Listen, we get it: money's tight for everyone. Prices are up all over the place, stock shortages persist, and there's this pervasive sense that our cash isn't going nearly as far as it did just a few short years ago. While some companies are only all too eager to profit from that shift, others are blessedly willing to throw us a bone. We're getting a nice reprieve along those lines just now, as Mint Mobile upgrades data plans across the board — without raising rates in the process.

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Does Mint Mobile work in Canada?

Mint Mobile allows for international roaming, including in Canada, but it can get expensive rather quickly.

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Mint Mobile is a prepaid carrier that offers data plan packages with discounts for those willing to purchase multiple months at once. Mint Mobile is owned by T-Mobile and uses the T-Mobile network for its coverage, including full access to 5G. While Mint's plans mostly focus on domestic usage, they do come with free calls to Mexico and Canada. If you're actually visiting one of these countries, though, the prices can get steep.

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Does Mint Mobile work in Mexico?

Mint Mobile supports international roaming, but the cost is steep if you use more than a few MB.

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Mint Mobile is a prepaid carrier that uses the T-Mobile network for coverage. The company offers multi-month plans for domestic use in the U.S., but if you add credit, you can still connect while traveling abroad. While Mint's plans come with free texts and calls to Mexico and Canada, roaming in those countries requires you to pay by the minute, text, or MB, which can get expensive fast.

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