Mint Mobile 17GB Review: $20/mo on 12 Months, $35 on 3

At a Glance

NetworkT-Mobile 5G + 4G LTE (Ultra Capacity where available)

12-month price$20/mo, paid upfront ($240)

3-month price$35/mo, paid upfront ($105)

High-speed data17GB, then slowed

HotspotUp to 20GB (shared from plan data)

5GT-Mobile 5G included, Ultra Capacity where available

InternationalFree calling to Mexico, Canada & the UK

ContractNone: prepaid term, no termination fee

Our Score

Value for money8.0

Network & speed7.5

Hotspot & features6.5

Customer experience7.5

Pricing: 12-month vs 3-month

Mint's $15/mo offer on every plan and term ended on September 30, 2026. 17GB is now $20/mo on a 12-month term, paid upfront as $240.

The 3-month term costs $35/mo ($105 upfront). Six months falls between the two. Taxes and fees are extra.

The 12-month plan is the best value, at $15/mo less than the 3-month term.

What You Get, and What You Don't

What we like

✓$20/mo on 12 months for 17GB: generous headroom for typical use

✓Enough data for the average 5–12GB/month user with margin

✓Free calling to Mexico, Canada & the UK

✓7-day eSIM trial and money-back guarantee

✓T-Mobile 5G including Ultra Capacity where available

Where it has limits

✕$35/mo on a 3-month term

✕Upfront prepay required

✕Not truly unlimited: heavy users should size up

✕T-Mobile coverage only

Mint 17GB vs. Tello (T-Mobile)

Mint's closest rival is Tello: same T-Mobile network, opposite billing model. Mint rewards a long prepaid term with a lower monthly rate; Tello is pure monthly flexibility.

FeatureMint 17GBTello (T-Mobile)

NetworkT-Mobile 5G + 4G LTET-Mobile 5G + 4G LTE

First-year price$20/mo (12-month)$15/mo standard

Renewal price$35/moSame $15/mo (no step-up)

BillingPrepay 3/6/12 months upfrontMonthly, change anytime

International callingFree to MX/CA/UKFree to 60+ countries

Choose it if

✓You'll commit to a prepaid term and want the lowest first-year price on T-Mobile.

✓You want brand-name support, a 7-day eSIM trial, and simple standardized plans.

✓Your usage fits comfortably in 17GB with Wi-Fi at home.

✓You value free calling to Mexico, Canada, and the UK.

Skip it if

✕You want to avoid paying upfront: Tello bills monthly with no term.

✕You'd rather not prepay a full year: the 3-month term is $35/mo.

✕You need regular calling beyond MX/CA/UK. Tello or Ultra Mobile include more countries.

Final Verdict

7.5/10 · Mint Mobile 17GB

Mint 17GB is the value sweet spot for light-to-moderate users: 17GB covers the vast majority of non-unlimited needs, and $20/mo on a 12-month term makes it one of the cheapest capable plans anywhere. The 3-month term is $35/mo, and Unlimited is only $10 more on 12 months if you regularly top 15GB.

Consider instead: Visible+ Plan. Prefer Verizon coverage or all-in monthly pricing with no upfront prepay? Visible+ runs on Verizon at $35 all-in with priority data and unlimited hotspot, the pick if Mint's T-Mobile coverage or annual commitment doesn't suit you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mint still $15/mo for every plan?

No. That offer ended September 30, 2026. 17GB is now $20/mo on a 12-month term ($240 upfront) or $35/mo on a 3-month term.

What network does Mint use?

T-Mobile's nationwide 5G and 4G LTE. Coverage is identical to T-Mobile and other T-Mobile MVNOs like Tello and Ultra Mobile.

Do I have to pay for a year upfront?

No. Mint sells 3-, 6-, and 12-month prepay terms. The 12-month ($240 upfront) is the best value; the 3-month ($105) is the lowest commitment.

Is there a trial?

Yes: a 7-day eSIM trial lets you test T-Mobile's coverage on a temporary number before paying, plus a 7-day money-back guarantee on new plans.

Sources

Mint Mobile plan page and price label
Our scoring method: How we rank

Prices change often; confirm with the carrier before you order.

Mint Mobile 17GB

7.5/10 · $20/mo

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