Mint Mobile Deal: Three free months

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published 27 November 2023

Here's a Cyber Monday sale that's worth checking out. A new Mint Mobile deal gives you three months of free service after you sign up for any three-month plan. You must be a new customer to qualify for the deal. The base plan is $15 per month, meaning you could get six months of service for only $45.

Mint Mobile deal overview

Mint Mobile plans

There are four plans to choose from. They range from 5G for $15/month, to unlimited data for $30/month. By comparison, Verizon offers a wider range of pre-paid phone plans, but the base price is $35/month.

Mint Mobile coverage

Mint Mobile operates on the T-Mobile network, which offers excellent 4G coverage in the U.S. East Coast, South and Mid-Atlantic, but spotty coverage in Western states. On the other hand, Mint Mobile has more 5G coverage than AT&T or Verizon.

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Check the map below to see T-Mobile coverage in the U.S. and go to Mint Mobile's interactive map to see 4G and 5G coverage in your area.

Map of service areas for Mint Mobile coverage in the U.S.

Mint Mobile vs Verizon

Mint Mobile is based on the former T. Mobile network. It is less comprehensive than Verizon on 4G, but superior on 5G. On the other hand, Mint Mobile will slow down your download speed after you have used 40 GB in a month.

So, how do the two mobile services compare? Verizon might be your better bet if you work from home or need fast download speeds. But if you're looking for a solid plan at a cheap price, you should consider Mint Mobile. Still not sure? Check out this tom's guide review of Mint Mobile.

Ellen writes and edits retirement stories. She joined Kiplinger in 2021 as an investment and personal finance writer, focusing on retirement, credit cards and related topics. She worked in the mutual fund industry for 15 years as a manager and sustainability analyst at Calvert Investments. She earned a master’s from U.C. Berkeley in international relations and Latin America and a B.A. from Haverford College.