If you're looking to lower your monthly phone bill (or are a fan of Ryan Reynolds), you've likely heard of Mint Mobile. It's an MVNO carrier that gets its fast 4G LTE or 5G by using T-Mobile's networks. With Mint Mobile, you can talk, text, or browse the web, all while seei...
What network does Mint Mobile use? Like many prepaid carriers, Mint is what's considered an MVNO, or mobile virtual network operator. MVNOs operate on the infrastructure of existing networks: in Mint's case, that network is T-Mobile. (We've got more on the prepaid vs. postpaid phone ser...
Mint Mobile is a great prepaid carrier that handles billing in batches of multiple months at a time, but what network does it use?
Who Does Mint Mobile Use? Mint Mobile is an MVNO which means it does not have its own infrastructure; instead, it uses another carriers network to power its lines. In this case: T-Mobile’s network. The upshot of this is that, because MVNOs have lower costs, their plans are much, ...
Per our current policy, Mint Mobile phones will automatically be unlocked 60 days after activation on our network. There are certain requirements your phone must meet to qualify for unlocking, mainly to protect yourself and us from any fraudulent activity. The 60 day timeline also does not appl...
Do I have to transfer my current phone number for the free trial? Also no. You’ll get a new number to use when you activate the Mint Free Trial. Kind of like taking a new number out for a test drive. When you upgrade to a full plan, you can then transfer your current number or...
Mint Mobile allows you to bring your existing phone, as long as it fits a few conditions. First, it must be a GSM device, as Mint Mobile does not support CDMA. Verizon and Sprint are both CDMA networks, while T-Mobile and AT&T are GSM. If you have a phone from a CDMA carrier, it...
. First, it eliminates the need to physically remove a SIM card when changing service (like when traveling internationally), and it makes it possible to have two cell phone numbers on the same phone with different plans, which is ideal for people who separate work and personal cell use....
(Image credit: Mint Mobile) Mint Mobile subscribers are about to get more data in their monthly cell phone plans. The discount carrier says that it's boosting the size of its plans starting April 14, while keeping prices at the same level. The increase applies to existing c...
Most likely, yes. While Verizon is a CMDA carrier and T-Mobile runs on GSM, the former’s devices are typically designed with all the necessary GSM bands (for use while traveling, etc.). Be sure to check out the specific Verizon phone in question and make sure it can run on the same...