
Looking at Mint’s prices compared to other options in the prepaid space, you might wonder where they are cutting corners. Mint operates on the GSM network standard and allows you to either bring your own unlocked device and use their provided SIM card or purchase a phone directly from Mint. This is awesome, because T-Mobile scores near the front of the pack on third-party wireless service tests and is leading the nationwide rollout of 5G service among the big carriers. This means that you are effectively getting the same service, speeds, and coverage that you would get with T-Mobile. Like most other prepaid wireless companies, Mint is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) which means they don’t own their network but rather rent infrastructure from another network, in this case T-Mobile. Here’s my experience with Mint Mobile after 4 years as a customer. When I first switched to Mint Mobile in late 2016, I was mighty impressed and the value has only improved since. With unlimited nationwide 5G and 4G on T-Mobile’s network for just $30 per month, Mint Mobile offers the most appealing value proposition on the prepaid wireless market. Choosing the best value wireless provider is one of the easiest steps you can take when it comes to reducing your recurring monthly spending.
