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Mint Mobile first announced plans to enter the wireless internet market late last year, eventually rolling out service in October. The company’s so-called Minternet service is built on the same network and technology as T-Mobile 5G Home Internet, though its pricing and plan structure work a bit differently.
I’ve spent the last two weeks testing out the service personally to see if it’s actually any good. There are certainly some compelling reasons to consider the service, though it’s not without its downsides either. The biggest question is who it is for, and whether its trade-offs are worth it for most users.
Would you consider Mint's 5G Minternet service? 2 votes Yes, in fact I'm already a member. 0 % No, I'm not a fan of Mint. 0 % No, I wouldn't use 5G home internet regardless of provider. 0 % Unsure/Other 100 %
Where Minternet shines, and where it doesn’t
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority
Let’s start with the biggest and most obvious selling point for Mint’s new 5G Home Internet service: pricing. Mint Mobile’s plans cost just $30 a month for those with a Mint Mobile phone plan, or $40 a month for those without it.
This is significantly cheaper than many wired high-speed internet services, though it’s not a massive discount from T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. The latter service costs as little as $35 a month for existing cellular customers, or $50 a month for those without a phone plan.
From pricing to performance, there's a lot to be impressed by here.
One catch that’s worth spelling out is that Mint Mobile doesn’t offer month-to-month plans. While new customers can get the service for as low as $30 a month with a 3-month plan, you’ll need to renew annually to continue getting the lowest rate possible. Still, if you don’t mind paying annually, you can save a fair amount here. In fact, you’ll pay the equivalent of less than $50 a month in total for home internet and basic entry-level cellular service through Mint.
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