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WE TOOK WHAT'S WRONG WITH WIRELESS
AND MADE IT RIGHT

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Our Origin Story

Mint Mobile started because we'd had enough of the wireless industry's games. So we created an affordable, premium wireless service with flexible plan options and reliable coverage on the T-Mobile network, backed by an award-winning care team.

We don't hide behind corporate jargon, because there's nothing to hide. Just wireless service we'd actually want to use ourselves—and a way for you to cleverly outfox the system.

A picture of Ryan ReynoldsA picture of Ryan Reynolds

I didn't choose the affordable wireless life. The affordable wireless life chose me.

Ryan Reynolds,
Mint Mobile User

Momints in time

Here's how we changed the wireless game.

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August 2016

Mint Mobile launched

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December 2018

Launched our Refer A Friend program so you can save your friends from overpriced wireless too

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January 2019

Increased our monthly data amounts for all subscribers (without increasing prices)

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February 2019

Superbowl 53 ad was voted #1 by Immersion Science & #3 by Marketing Week for Engagement

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November 2019

Famed Canadian Ryan Reynolds is announced as our new owner

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July 2020

5G for Free launched on all Mint Mobile plans

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September 2020

Our Unlimited plan launched for $30/mo

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January 2021

Increased our monthly data amounts for all subscribers again (without increasing prices)

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May 2022

Launched Mint Family

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March 2023

Increased our monthly data amounts for all subscribers again again (without increasing prices)

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May 2024

T-Mobile acquired Mint Mobile

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February 2025

Made our Unlimited Plan even more Unlimited-er with no data caps

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October 2025

Launched 5G Home MINTernet to provide fast and reliable 5G internet at home

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