Mint Mobile Review

In today's mobile-centric world, finding a reliable and cost-effective mobile carrier can be a challenging task. However, Mint Mobile has emerged as a prominent player, offering affordable plans and reliable network coverage. In this Mint Mobile review, we will explore the key features, benefits, and considerations of this budget-friendly carrier to help you make an informed decision about your mobile service provider. 

At the time, Mint Mobile looks like one of the best choices for people who want a cheap cell phone plan with a lot of data. The new Mint Mobile plan that gives you unlimited data for only $30 a month looks especially good. 

But how good is Mint Mobile's endless data plan? Is it really unlimited? Is it worth the money? TechRadar is always looking for the best cell phone plans for our readers. Let's take a look at this prepaid plan to see if it's really as good as Mint Mobile says it is.

The prepaid carrier's website got an unlimited data plan for Mint Mobile in September of last year. Before, the carrier only had plans with a small amount of data, which made it become one of the best-valued prepaid carriers out there.

As with all Mint Mobile rates, buying a whole year of service at once is the cheapest way to get the unlimited data plan. At $360, that can be a big investment for some people, but it also means that they won't have to pay those bills every month for a long time.

With an average price of $30 per month, it's also about the cheapest unlimited data plan you can get right now. So, let’s explore more about mint mobile below. 

In a Nutshell

Mint Mobile is an online-only prepaid mobile virtual network service. It uses the 5G and 4G LTE networks of T-Mobile. It is best known for its unique way of marketing, which involves selling plans in packages of 3, 6, or 12 months. The more you buy together, the more you save.

Mint Mobile Specifications

• ◾   Best for Flexible plans and low prices
• ◾   Price: $15-$30 for the first three months, $25-$40 after that unless you opt for a 12-month plan
• ◾   High-speed data and unlimited talk and text are included in this plan.
• ◾   Network: T-Mobile
• ◾   Phone purchase required: No

Which Services and Features Does Mint Mobile Offer 

Mint Mobile plans include the following features:

• ◾   In the U.S., you can write and talk as much as you want.
• ◾   Mexico and Canada can call anyone they want.
• ◾   More than 99% of the American people are covered.
• ◾   Up to your monthly data cap, you can use either 5G or 4G LTE, whichever is stronger.
• ◾   480p video streaming
• ◾   Free hotspot for mobile devices
• ◾   You can either bring your own gadget or buy one from Mint Mobile.
• ◾   If you need your order the same day or overnight, you can pay for same-day shipping or get it for free if you live in California.
• ◾   If you use too much data, your speed will slow down, but you won't be charged.
• ◾   Use a mobile app to see how much data a family is using.

Prices, Plans and Value for Money 

You can choose from four different data deals with Mint Mobile. Only the amount of high-speed data you can use at once is different between the rates. All plans include free calls and texts. For the first three months, each plan comes with a price. After that, the plan will automatically renew for another three months at full price unless you buy a 12-month plan to lock in the same low rate you got for the first three months. To get the initial deal, you have to sign a 3-month contract.
If you're not sure which plan to choose, the home page of Mint Mobile has some helpful tools that can help you decide. Just tell Mint Mobile how much you pay your present provider and how many lines you need. If you don't know how much data you usually use, you can choose features like YouTube, web browsing, and Google Maps that you use for an hour or more every day when you're not linked to Wi-Fi. Send in the information, and Mint Mobile will tell you which plan is best for you.

Add-ons include:

• ◾   UpRoam credit: Your international roaming balance can be increased by $5, $10, or $20.
• ◾   You can add money to your Mint Mobile account by signing in, clicking "load wallet," and adding money.
• ◾   Data add-ons: $10 for 10 GB or $20 for 4 GB

Mint Mobile unlimited plan

Mint Mobile's best feature, besides Ryan Reynolds, is that it only costs $30 a month for an unlimited data plan.
Now, just to be clear, almost no cell phone company or MVNO, including Mint Mobile, gives truly unlimited data. After you've used 35 GB in one month, Mint will slow your speeds to 2G (the first type of digital internet speed, which is around 0.1 Mbps). You can still browse slowly or check your email, but you won't be able to watch TV.
Even the unlimited plan from Mint Mobile has both 5G and 4G LTE speeds. Which one you get depends on which one is most popular where you are and which one is fastest right now. Most of the time, 5G will be faster than 4G LTE, but if a lot of people are using that link, 4G LTE will likely still be faster and better for you.

Mint Mobile family cell phone plans

Mint Mobile doesn't offer any extra savings for family plans, but you can add up to 5 lines to one account. So you can have everyone in your family sign up for the service, but you won't get any savings or other benefits for doing so.
Even so, the price per month for unlimited internet is pretty low. But that price would be even better if we could get a family plan.

Mint Mobile coverage

Mint Mobile uses T-Mobile's network, so you'll have the same choices for coverage and data as with T-Mobile. T-Mobile has one of the best phone networks in the country, which is good news for people all over the country who use their phones.
You shouldn't have to worry about it because T-Mobile has service in about 94% of the country. Chances are you'll have service, but there are a few spots, especially in the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West, where signals can be spotty.

What kind of download speeds can I expect with Mint Mobile?

Because of deprioritization, it's hard to know how fast your data will be on Mint Mobile. T-Mobile has the fastest internet download speeds at 21.1 Mbps, but that doesn't mean you'll always get that speed. You might slow down a lot at times.

Mint Mobile plan data and Netflix

A long time ago, you couldn't use Netflix if you had an unlimited internet plan with Mint Mobile. Streaming services can use a lot of data, so this is probably why. But Mint Mobile has taken away that cap, so now you can watch Stranger Things on the go. But your quality will still be limited to 480p, and don't forget that your "unlimited" data isn't really unlimited, as we've already said.
The best way to stream TV shows is still with a Wi-Fi link.

Activation Process

• ◾   You can use your own device or buy a new one when you sign up for Mint Mobile. Use the free tool on the Mint Mobile page to make sure your own device will work if you plan to bring it.
• ◾   After you buy your SIM kit, it should arrive within two to three days, or even sooner if you pay extra for express shipping. The 11-digit ACT code is on the back of your SIM card. Download the Mint Mobile app for iOS or Android and enter it. This will get your SIM card ready to use. 
• ◾   Lastly, each new order comes with a "Share the Love Kit," which is a second SIM card that you can give to a friend for a free 7-day trial with 250 minutes, 250 texts, and 250 MB of data. If your friend buys a full plan, you'll both get $15 off the next time you renew your plan.
• ◾   Various Phones to Choose From 
• ◾   When you join Mint Mobile, you can buy or loan any of the newest iPhones or Samsung Galaxy smartphones. If you sign up for a 12-month plan, you can get the iPhone SE for $15 a month and the iPhone 12 Mini for $30 a month (if you choose the Unlimited data plan). You can also get $50 off certain Android phones.

Mint Mobile Call and Text Performance 

Mint Mobile uses the T-Mobile network, which is one of the three biggest wireless networks in the United States and covers more than 99% of Americans. Using the IHS Markit RootMetrics map of the T-Mobile network, researchers found that call quality is good in most places in the United States. Only a few places in the middle of nowhere have fair or bad call service.

Mint Mobile Data Speeds 

When you use Mint Mobile, you get fast data through T-Mobile's 5G or 4G LTE network, whichever is faster where you are at the time. You can keep getting high speeds until you hit your data limit. After that, you can either settle for slower speeds until the next pay month or buy more data. T-Mobile's 5G network, which is the largest of the three big cell networks, can reach more than 80% of Americans.

Mint Mobile Customer Service

Mint Mobile has one of the best customer scores of any mobile plan company, with a 4.6-star rating from about 5,000 customer reviews on Trustpilot. Customers say they like Mint Mobile because its prices are better than those of the big three providers, its service is reliable, and its website and app are easy to use.
If you have a problem, look in the FAQ section of Mint Mobile. The "Fox Bot" is available 24/7 on the Mint Mobile website, and you can talk to a live person by calling 800-683-7392 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. PST, seven days a week.

Does Mint Mobile Have a Hotspot?

Yes! You can turn your phone into a mobile hotspot by using your Mint Mobile internet.
Mint Mobile's plans all include the ability to use a hotspot. But the 4G LTE or 5G data you use will come out of your normal amount of data, so be careful how you use the hotspot. (Things like online games won't work well.)
With an unlimited data plan from Mint Mobile, you can only use up to 5 GB of data at a hotspot. That should give you enough time to surf the web, stream in standard definition, or do research for that term paper you've been putting off.

How to set up Mint Mobile hotspots

You can set up your mobile hotspot in the settings section of your Mint Mobile smartphone.

Apple Devices
1.    Go to the Settings app.
2.    Select Cellular Data at the top.
3.    Personal hotspots can be chosen.
4.    When the switch is on, the bar will be green.
 

Android Devices
1.    Go to the Settings app.
2.    Click on Network & Internet.
3.    Tethering & hotspot are available.
4.    Make sure the toggle switch for Wi-Fi Hotspot is turned on.

Conclusion 

Overall, Mint Mobile has established itself as a formidable player in the mobile carrier industry. With its affordable plans, reliable coverage, and excellent customer service, it offers a compelling option for individuals and families looking to save money on their phone bills. By delivering on its promises and consistently meeting the needs of its customers, Mint Mobile has earned its reputation as a top choice for budget-conscious mobile users.