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Mint Mobile Unlimited Review

One of the cheapest brand-name unlimited plans — T-Mobile-network unlimited at $30/mo on a 12-month term, with a 50GB premium threshold and up to 20GB hotspot.

At a Glance

Network
T-Mobile 5G + 4G LTE (Ultra Capacity where available)
12-month price
$30/mo, paid upfront ($360)
3-month price
$40/mo, paid upfront ($120)
High-speed data
Unlimited (50GB premium threshold)
Hotspot
Up to 20GB high-speed
Premium data
50GB high-speed, then slowed during congestion
International
Free calling to Mexico, Canada & the UK
Contract
None: prepaid term, no termination fee

How Mint Mobile Unlimited Scores

We scored Mint Mobile Unlimited against the same four pillars we use for every plan. Here’s how it broke down.

Value for money 8.0
Network & speed 7.5
Hotspot & features 7.5
Customer experience 7.5

Pricing: 12-month vs 3-month

Mint's $15/mo offer on every plan and term ended on September 30, 2026. Unlimited is now $30/mo on a 12-month term, paid upfront as $360.

The 3-month term costs $40/mo ($120 upfront). Six months falls between the two. Taxes and fees are extra.

The 12-month plan is the best value, at $10/mo less than the 3-month term.

What You Get

✓$30/mo on a 12-month term; the $15 promo ended September 30, 2026
✓50GB premium threshold most users never reach
✓Up to 20GB of hotspot data
✓Free calling to Mexico, Canada & the UK, plus MX/CA roaming
✓Real multi-line family pricing and a 7-day trial

What You Don't Get

−$40/mo on a 3-month term
−Upfront prepay required
−SD video streaming (480p) by default
−T-Mobile coverage only: check your address

How Mint Mobile Unlimited compares

Feature Mint Unlimited Tello (T-Mobile)
Network T-Mobile 5G + 4G LTE T-Mobile 5G + 4G LTE
First-year price $30/mo (12-month) $25/mo standard
Renewal price $40/mo Same $25/mo (no step-up)
Billing Prepay 3/6/12 months upfront Monthly, change anytime
International calling Free to MX/CA/UK Free to 60+ countries

Who should choose Mint Mobile Unlimited

✓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.
✓You want truly uncapped data with a 20GB hotspot bucket.
✓You value free calling to Mexico, Canada, and the UK.

Who should skip it

−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 $40/mo.
−You need regular calling beyond MX/CA/UK — Tello or Ultra Mobile include more countries.

Final Verdict

Mint Unlimited is one of the cheapest ways onto real unlimited on a major network: $30/mo on a 12-month term, with a 50GB threshold and 20GB hotspot that cover all but the heaviest users. The 3-month term is $40/mo; if you want Verizon coverage or all-in monthly billing instead, Visible+ is the alternative.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mint still $15/mo for every plan?

No. That offer ended September 30, 2026. Unlimited is now $30/mo on a 12-month term ($360 upfront) or $40/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 ($360 upfront) is the best value; the 3-month ($120) 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.

Other Mint Mobile plans we’ve reviewed

Same carrier, same network — different price and data. Here’s how the rest of the Mint Mobile lineup scored.

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