Are you looking for a less expensive cell phone plan? The market has become much more competitive in the last few years and there is a wider variety of low-cost options to choose from.
Like most prepaid carriers Mint Mobile is a MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) MVNO’s use an existing network. Mint uses T-Mobile. Mint Mobile Coverage Map
Currently they offer the following plans. All with unlimited text and talk, nationwide coverage and 5G service.
4 GB for $15.00 a month
10 GB for $20.00 a month
15 GB for $25.00 a month
35 GB for $30.00 a month (this is what they call their unlimited plan)
They also offer a 55+ plan for customers 55 and up. The plan includes unlimited text and talk and 4 GB of data plus their MINtech advisors at no additional cost.
MINtech Advisors
- Personal wireless advisors to help with your Mint account
- Dedicated call-in line
- Wireless expert tech support 365 days a year
- Proactive account monitoring
- $15.00 bonus referral credit on your first referral
- Tips and troubleshooting
To get those prices you must pay 12 months in advance. They offer plans that come in 3, 6 and 12 month allotments. The more months you buy upfront the more you save.
You can start with a three month plan to try the service and see if it works for you. The initial three month plan is $15.00 a month. If you choose to stay with Mint Mobile you would need to renew into a 12 month plan to keep that same monthly rate.
If you find you need more data you can upgrade your plan at any time.
You can manage your account online or by using their mobile app.
They are an online only company so they have no stores or salespeople. That is how they save money and pass those savings on to their customers.
It is estimated that the average person uses 5 to 6 GB of cellular data each month. You can limit your data usage by using Wi-Fi at home, at the office and at other locations where you can connect to a secure Wi-Fi network.
You can bring your own phone or buy one from Mint.
They also have a refer a friend benefit. Here’s how It works. Find your unique referral code under “account management”
Share the code on your social feeds, by mail (either snail or email), or by just sliding a note to someone with the code on it. If you have a Share the Love Kit, you can just give that to someone too.
For every person who signs up using your code or Share the Love Kit, you both get a credit that can be used toward a plan renewal.
Pros
Excellent price
Reddit support at Mint Mobile (reddit.com)
Free trial
No contract
Works with most unlocked phones
Cons
Unlimited data slows after 35 GB threshold
Requires pre-payment to get the best price
Online only. No stores
Check out their website here Mint Mobile
If you would like to sign up for Mint Mobile use my referral code and we will both receive a credit on our account. http://fbuy.me/txOrm
The Tech Minimalist 