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Mint Mobile is arguably one of the most well-known prepaid brands, thanks in large part to a massive marketing campaign featuring actor and former partial owner Ryan Reynolds. You’ve probably heard about how you can save big by paying upfront, with plans starting as low as $15 a month. But is Mint Mobile too good to be true? Are prepaid carriers really worth it compared to the major postpaid networks? The answer depends on your needs, level of tech knowledge, and several other factors.
Would you consider Mint Mobile over the big three? 1081 votes Yes, in fact I'm already a customer. 55 % Yes, I am considering the switch. 23 % Not sure. 10 % No, I found a better option with another prepaid network. 6 % No, I prefer to stick to postpaid. 3 % No, I tried it and I didn't like its performance. 3 %
I’ve personally used Mint Mobile on and off over the years. More recently, I’ve been testing it over the past month to see how the network holds up in 2024. In this guide, I’ll take an honest look at how Mint Mobile compares to the big carriers based on a combination of my experience and further insights I dug up through Reddit and other online communities.
Editor’s note (2/20/25): This was first published in December of 2024 but has been updated lightly throughout the article to reflect Mint Mobile’s move to truly unlimited data.
How much will I save with Mint Mobile over the big three carriers? It’s complicated.
T-Mobile AT&T Verizon Mint Mobile Monthly price for one line
T-Mobile $50 - $90
AT&T $50.99 - $85.99
Verizon $65 - $90
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