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Mint Mobile Plans

Four plans on T-Mobile's network, from $15/mo for 6GB to $30/mo for Unlimited on a 12-month term. Shorter terms cost more each month.

Mint is owned by T-Mobile and runs on T-Mobile's 5G and 4G LTE network, with typical speeds of 79–367 Mbps. It sells four allowances (6GB, 17GB, 23GB and Unlimited) and sells them in prepaid blocks of 3, 6 or 12 months rather than month to month.

Mint's $15/mo offer on every plan and term ended on September 30, 2026. Prices are back to normal: on a 12-month term, 6GB is $15/mo, 17GB $20, 23GB $25 and Unlimited $30, paid upfront. The 3-month term costs more, so the length you buy matters as much as the plan.

Mint Mobile at a glance

Network
T-Mobile 5G and 4G LTE; typically 79–367 Mbps
Plans
4: 6GB, 17GB, 23GB and Unlimited
12-month price
6GB $15/mo, 17GB $20, 23GB $25, Unlimited $30, paid upfront ($180 to $360)
3-month price
6GB $25/mo, 17GB $35, 23GB $45, Unlimited $40
Payment
Prepaid upfront for the whole term; no month-to-month option
Unlimited threshold
Over 50GB/mo may slow when the network is busy
Hotspot
Included on every plan; up to 20GB on Unlimited
International
Free calling to Mexico and Canada included
Video
Streams in SD
Mint 55+
$15/mo for 5GB, sold in 3-month terms
Home internet
MINTernet from $30/mo with any phone plan
Taxes & fees
Extra, not included in the advertised prices

Every Mint Mobile plan compared

Prices are what Mint Mobile advertises. The line under each plan name is what you actually pay once taxes and fees land.

Plan Price Data Hotspot Best for
Mint Mobile 6GB Effective $25/mo on 3 months Price$15/mo Data6GB HotspotFrom plan data Best forWi-Fi-first light users
Mint Mobile 17GB Effective $35/mo on 3 months Price$20/mo Data17GB HotspotFrom plan data Best forThe average 5–12GB user with headroom
Mint Mobile 23GB Effective $45/mo on 3 months Price$25/mo Data23GB HotspotFrom plan data Best forRarely worth it: Unlimited is $5 more on 12 months
Mint Mobile Unlimited Effective $40/mo on 3 months Price$30/mo DataUnlimited · 50GB before slowdown HotspotUp to 20GB Best forAlmost everyone, on the 12-month term

Plan names link to our full review of that tier. We re-verify every price against the carrier daily.

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12-month versus 3-month price

Monthly price by plan and term length. You pay the whole term upfront, so the 12-month column is $180 to $360 at checkout.

Plan 12 months Data Hotspot 3 months
6GB 12 months$15/mo Data6GB HotspotFrom plan data 3 months$25/mo
17GB 12 months$20/mo Data17GB HotspotFrom plan data 3 months$35/mo
23GB 12 months$25/mo Data23GB HotspotFrom plan data 3 months$45/mo
Unlimited 12 months$30/mo DataUnlimited HotspotUp to 20GB 3 months$40/mo

The $15/mo offer on every plan ended September 30, 2026. Six-month terms sit between the two columns; Unlimited is $35/mo on six months. Taxes and fees are extra throughout.

What it really costs

The $15/mo offer is over. On a 12-month term the four plans are $15, $20, $25 and $30 a month, which is $180 to $360 paid upfront. That's still among the cheapest ways onto T-Mobile's network.

The term matters as much as the plan. Unlimited is $30/mo on 12 months and $40/mo on 3, so buying the longest term you're comfortable with saves about $10/mo.

The 23GB plan is the weakest buy. On 12 months it's $5 less than Unlimited; on 3 months it's $5 more. Either way Unlimited is the better deal for the money.

Two limits to price in. Unlimited slows above 50GB when the network is busy and video streams in SD across the lineup — Mint is a genuinely cheap plan, not a premium one, and taxes and fees are extra on top.

Mint Mobile is a good fit if…

✓You want the cheapest credible brand-name plan and can pay for a term upfront.
✓You're a light-to-moderate user: Mint's economics are built around people who don't need premium data.
✓You want T-Mobile's network without T-Mobile's bill, from a brand T-Mobile owns.
✓You want to try Mint first: the 7-day eSIM trial runs on a temporary number before you buy a term.
✓You call Mexico and Canada: that's included on every plan.

Look elsewhere if…

−You want to pay monthly. Mint has no month-to-month option; the term is the product.
−You care about video quality: everything streams in SD.
−You use more than 50GB, where Unlimited may slow during congestion.
−You want all-in pricing; taxes and fees are extra, unlike Cricket, Metro or Total Wireless.
−You want retail support: Mint is online only.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Mint Mobile plans cost?

On a 12-month term, 6GB is $15/mo, 17GB $20, 23GB $25 and Unlimited $30, paid upfront. On a 3-month term they're $25, $35, $45 and $40. Mint's $15/mo offer on every plan ended September 30, 2026. Taxes and fees are extra.

Which Mint Mobile plan is the best value?

Unlimited on a 12-month term, at $30/mo. It's $5 more than 23GB for more than twice the data. If you use under 15GB, 17GB at $20/mo on 12 months is the cheaper pick.

Is Mint Mobile really $15 a month?

For the 6GB plan, yes, if you prepay 12 months ($180). The $15/mo price on every plan, including Unlimited, ended September 30, 2026. There's no month-to-month option.

Is Mint Mobile data unlimited?

The Unlimited plan has no hard cap, but Mint says customers using over 50GB in a month may see reduced speeds for the rest of the cycle in some locations when the network is busy. Video streams in SD on all plans.

Does Mint Mobile include hotspot?

Yes, on every plan. On the capped plans it draws from your own allowance; the Unlimited plan includes up to 20GB of hotspot.

Who owns Mint Mobile?

T-Mobile, which acquired it in 2024. Mint runs on T-Mobile's 5G and 4G LTE network, though as a prepaid brand its data can be slower than T-Mobile's own postpaid customers see when a tower is busy.

Does Mint have a senior or family plan?

Both. Mint 55+ is $15/mo for 5GB on a 3-month term for anyone 55 or over, and Mint Family covers multiple lines on one account with no data overages.

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