Mint Mobile: Plans, Coverage & Deals
About Mint Mobile
Mint Mobile is T-Mobile's budget prepaid brand, running on T-Mobile's network but sold separately so it can hit lower price points than T-Mobile's main plans. Its signature is bulk pricing. You pay upfront for 3, 6, or 12 months at a time. Plans start as low as $15 per month on the longest term.
Mint Mobile is a good fit if you are comfortable paying for several months of service at once in exchange for one of the lowest rates around.
If you want to understand how a brand can charge less for the same towers, check out my article on how some cell phone plans can cost so much less than others.
Mint Mobile Plans
6GB
T-Mobile coverage
Unlimited Annual
T-Mobile coverage
17GB
T-Mobile coverage
Unlimited
T-Mobile coverage
23GB
T-Mobile coverage
Mint Mobile Cellular Router Plans
Mint Mobile 5G Home MINTernet
T-Mobile coverage
Mint Mobile Coverage
T-Mobile
Network
62.7 %
Total coverage
1,962,291
Total square miles covered
99%
Total population covered
52.8 %
5G coverage
1,653,294
5G square miles covered
332 million people (97%)
5G population covered
Mint Mobile Add-ons
- Charge
- Recurring monthly
- Applies to
- Whole account
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Add international calling credit to your account in increments of $5, $10, or $20. International calls, or calls placed from within the United States and made to other countries, will automatically deduct from your international calling credit on a pay-per-minute basis.
Adding international calling credit to your account is the same as adding "money to your wallet." The funds in your wallet can either be used to cover the cost of international calls, or to pay for the cost of your plan. If you add credit to your account for a one-time international call and do not use all of your balance, you can easily apply your remaining balance towards paying for your plan.
International calling rates vary by country. See Mint Mobile's full list of supported countries and international calling rates here.
International calling to Mexico and Canada is included for free with all of Mint Mobile's plans.
Works with any Mint Mobile plan.
Taxes and fees not included · per account
- Credit in $5, $10 or $20
- Unused credit can pay your plan
- Charge
- One-time · 1 day
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Get 60 minutes, 60 texts, and 1GB of international data for a 24 hour period in over 180+ destinations worldwide.
Works with any Mint Mobile plan.
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- 1GB of international data
- 60 minutes and 60 texts
- 180+ destinations
- Charge
- One-time · 10 days
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Get 500 minutes, 500 texts, and 10GB of international data for a period of 10 days. Works in over 180+ destinations worldwide.
Works with any Mint Mobile plan.
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- 10GB of international data
- 500 minutes and 500 texts
- 180+ destinations
- Charge
- One-time · 3 days
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Get 200 minutes, 200 texts, and 3GB of international data for a period of 3 days. Works in over 180+ destinations worldwide.
Works with any Mint Mobile plan.
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- 3GB of international data
- 200 minutes and 200 texts
- 180+ destinations
- Charge
- One-time · 30 days
- Applies to
- Each line
- Commitment
- None — cancel anytime
Get 100 minutes and 100 texts (no data) for a period of 30 days while traveling abroad.
Works with any Mint Mobile plan.
Taxes and fees not included · per line
- 100 minutes and 100 texts abroad
- Lasts 30 days
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Mint Mobile Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mint Mobile?
Mint Mobile is a prepaid cell phone carrier that uses T-Mobile's towers for coverage. It offers budget-friendly plans starting at just $15 per month, with unlimited minutes, unlimited texts, and varying amounts of high-speed data. Mint is a carrier-owned prepaid brand, meaning it runs on T-Mobile's network but is marketed separately, which lets it offer lower prices than T-Mobile's postpaid plans while keeping the premium brand distinct. You can view current Mint Mobile plans and pricing to compare options.
Who owns Mint Mobile?
Mint Mobile is owned by T-Mobile US, which completed its acquisition of parent company Ka'ena Corporation on May 1, 2024. Before the acquisition, actor Ryan Reynolds held a 25 percent stake. He no longer owns the company but remains in a creative and marketing role.
When was Mint Mobile founded?
Mint Mobile was founded in Costa Mesa, California, by David Glickman and Rizwan Kassim. It launched in 2015 as Mint SIM and rebranded to Mint Mobile in the following years as it grew into a full service prepaid brand.
What network does Mint Mobile use for coverage?
Mint Mobile uses T-Mobile's network, so its coverage matches T-Mobile's 5G and 4G LTE footprint.
Does Mint Mobile have good coverage?
Because Mint uses T-Mobile's network directly, its coverage quality depends on T-Mobile's reach in your specific area. T-Mobile is generally strong across metro and suburban areas and weaker in some rural regions, so checking a coverage map for your address is the reliable way to judge it before switching.
What features does Mint Mobile support?
Mint Mobile supports VoLTE, WiFi calling, visual voicemail, MMS (multimedia messaging service), eSIM, hotspot, and 4K video streaming. It also includes an account manager for handling multiple lines, international calling, Canada and Mexico roaming, and international data. Families can manage multiple lines under one account by setting up a Mint Family, though each line needs its own individual account for the initial sign up and activation.
Does Mint Mobile support international calling or data roaming?
Yes, Mint Mobile supports both. It includes free calls to Canada and Mexico, calls to over 190 other countries at pay-per-minute rates, and free texting to 190+ countries on all plans. For international data roaming, Mint includes unlimited minutes, unlimited texts, and 3GB of data roaming in Canada, while travel beyond the US and Canada requires a Minternational Pass:
- 1-Day Pass: $5, 1GB high-speed data, 60 minutes, 60 texts
- 3-Day Pass: $10, 3GB high-speed data, 200 minutes, 200 texts
- 10-Day Pass: $20, 10GB high-speed data, 500 minutes, 500 texts
- 30-Day Pass: $5, no data, 100 minutes, 100 texts
Mint supports international data roaming in 180+ destinations. Confirm your destination is covered by checking Mint Mobile's website.
Does Mint Mobile support hotspot?
Yes, Mint Mobile supports mobile hotspot, so you can share your plan's data with other devices like a laptop or tablet. Hotspot use draws from your plan's high-speed data allotment.
Does Mint Mobile support tablets?
Yes, Mint Mobile supports tablets with their new tablet plan. The tablet plan is $50/year ($5/mo equivalent) and comes with 3GB of high-speed data per month and 720p video streaming.
Does Mint Mobile support smartwatches?
No, Mint Mobile does not support smartwatch lines. If you want to use a smartwatch on Mint Mobile, you'll need to pair it with your phone over Bluetooth or WiFi rather than giving it its own cellular line.
How do you contact Mint Mobile customer service?
Mint Mobile customer support is available 7 days a week from 5AM to 7PM PST. You can reach support by dialing 611 from your Mint Mobile phone, or by calling (800) 683-7392. Most account management is handled digitally through the Mint Mobile app rather than in retail stores.
What phones work on Mint Mobile?
Most unlocked phones compatible with T-Mobile's network work on Mint Mobile, including recent iPhone and Android models. You can bring your own compatible device or buy one from Mint, then activate with a physical SIM or an eSIM.