Ah, the age old debate- to use cellular or not to use cellular. The answer is pretty simple if you can remember a few tricks. The main difference between Wi-Fi and cellular data (also called “mobile data”) is how your device is connecting to the internet. Cellular allows you to access the internet, apps, Twitter,... Read more
In this article: What is mobile data? How do you measure mobile data? How many MB in a GB? What is a megabyte? What is a gigabyte? What are terabytes and kilobytes? Bytes Chart How much data is 1GB? How much data do you need? How can you check your data usage? How can you... Read more
There comes a time when you’ll want to leave your old, Big Wireless phone carrier behind for less-expensive pastures. But when is that time to switch phone carriers? Maybe you’re streaming more than you used to, or adding loved ones onto your plan. Maybe you’re going through a midlife crisis (the kind where you want... Read more
There’s nothing quite like the feeling you get after a solid decluttering session. For whatever reason, people tend to accumulate stuff, like all the time. Not only in your house, but in your phone too…we’re looking at you random calorie tracking app that doesn’t really help. It’s time to organize your phone. Cleaning out your... Read more
On the surface, SIM cards might seem complicated, especially for such a small, yet integral, part of your phone. But their function and how they work is actually easy to understand—especially with us on your side. So, whether you’re researching SIM cards because you’re switching yours to a new phone, because you’ve just received your... Read more
If you’re already familiar with what a SIM card is, you wireless genius, you may have also heard the term “eSIM.” An eSIM, also known as an embedded SIM, is a completely virtual SIM card— basically one you can’t physically touch. Instead, it’s a programmable SIM card that does what a physical SIM card does:... Read more
Maybe it’s because you’re about to switch to Mint Mobile (hey there) or maybe it’s because you randomly heard the phrase “unlocked phone” out in the wild. Whatever the reason, you might be wondering what exactly it means to have a phone that’s unlocked. Unlocked phones are phones that aren’t tied to a specific carrier’s... Read more
The Mint Fox just dropped a pretty legit victory dance. Can’t say we blame him after U.S. News & World Report’s 360 Reviews team has recognized Mint Mobile as the Best Cell Phone Plan of 2021. Our 4GB data plan was named Best Overall and was praised for 5G coverage, quality service, and low cost.... Read more
We’ve got some hot news. The data limit on every Mint plan is increased…for free. We’ll repeat. We’re giving you more data, but keeping plan prices right where they are. Why? Because we’re all about you. If you’re already a Mint customer, keep an eye on your Mint account to watch that free* data go... Read more
You might have heard about 5G and how it’s going to change the future for the better. You might also have heard some rumors about how 5G is bad news. So let’s clear up some confusion around 5G and some of the false claims going ’round about it. Cut to the chase – is 5G... Read more
