Is Mint Mobile good in NYC?

From Staten Island to the Bronx, Manhattan to Queens, New York City is filled with thousands of places to go and things to do. And whether you were born & raised in The Big Apple or you’re just visiting, you need wireless service that can keep you connected across all five boroughs. So, is Mint Mobile good in New York City? Obviously, we think we’re pretty good. Saving cash rules everything around Mint, so you can keep more of your money—but this blog will explain why our service makes the most sense for New York City, too. We’ll also highlight unbiased reviews from NYC-based Mint Mobile users because they happen to think we’re pretty, pretty, pretty good too. 

Why Mint Mobile & New York City go great together

Every Mint Mobile plan includes features that are nice to have anywhere in the country, but we’ve got what’cha want in the most populous city in the US.

Unlimited talk & text

No limit on minutes or text messages means you can go back & forth with your friends, trash talking the Red Sox, all season long.

Free Wi-Fi Calling

That friend in the basement apartment with no windows who’s always inviting you over? You can hang out and still be reachable with free Wi-Fi Calling. 

Free mobile hotspot

Stay connected so you can keep working on your book from anywhere without missing an email thanks to free mobile hotspot (10GB mobile hotspot on unlimited plans).

Free scam protection

NYC has its fair share of improv shows, but there are bad actors trying to get money from you over the phone too. Our Scam Screener feature lets you know when an incoming call is coming from someone sketchy. 

Free calling to Mexico, Canada & The UK

Free calls to Mexico, Canada & the UK (in addition to our low international calling rates) means you can go back & forth with those friends you made from Toronto the last time you visited Niagara Falls.

International roaming when you need it

International roaming is easy & affordable with a Minternational Pass. And if you ever decide to visit those friends in Toronto, or make the trip to Montreal next time the Canadiens host the Rangers, every Mint plan comes with free roaming in Canada.

Does Mint have the best cell phone plans in NYC?

Again, we think our plans are the best—but we’re incredibly biased. What we can say, is we offer premium wireless starting at $15/month*. We’ve also got:

• Buy-in-bulk savings
  • No membership card required to get a year’s worth of wireless. With Mint, you buy wireless 3, 6 or 12 months at a time—and just like with those big box stores, the more you buy, the more you save.
• Flexible data options
  • Whether you’re a homebody who uses Wi-Fi 24/7 or you spend most days on the road streaming your favorite podcasts, we’ve got the GB you need. And if your data needs ever change, it’s easy to move up to a bigger plan (or go down to a lower plan when it’s time to renew).  
• We’re extremely online
  • And by that, we mean we do everything via our website. We don’t have retail stores, and we don’t have salespeople. We just deliver huge savings directly to you.  
• Award-winning customer care
  • That one doesn’t really need explaining right? Our Customer Care Team is so good at taking care of our subscribers, with a 96% customer satisfaction rating and an average hold time of under two minutes,** that they’ve actually been awarded for it. 
• No gimmicks, just great service
  • One thing that makes us stand out in the home of Times Square and late night talk shows is that we don’t have any gimmicks. We just offer quality wireless service at an affordable price.

Does Mint have the best cell phone coverage in NYC? See what real customers say

To be fair, “best” is subjective, but Mint Mobile does run on the nation’s largest 5G network, which provides 5G coverage to 98% of Americans and 4G LTE coverage to 99% of Americans.*** And our 5G coverage keeps you covered through the five boroughs; if you can make a call here, you can make it (almost) anywhere, because that coverage extends across the country. Don’t just take our word for it though. Here are a few of our favorite anecdotes from Mint subscribers who either live in or have visited NYC since joining Mint:  

“I like the reliability. I have great coverage wherever I am. When I’m on a subway, when I’m out and about.” – Ovid

“Really impressed! I got great [coverage] all over New York City and well into Long Island.” – Chris S. 

“I live in New York and I always have a signal with the best 5G internet that I could imagine.” – Jose M.

“I was at a conference in NYC. My friend there with me had another service and was unable to access any websites both in the convention hall and at the restaurant we went to. My service was SPOT ON.” – Lauren S.

New NYC nickname idea: Mintropolis

So… is Mint Mobile good in NYC? We’re not saying it’s the city that never sleeps because everyone is up watching TikToks with 5G coverage… but we’re not not saying that. We think we’re definitely the way to go in NYC—and as you might have guessed, we feel the same way about California, Arizona and Texas. Now, you might be asking “what’s the catch with Mint Mobile?” and wouldn’t you know it, we have an answer for that too. Or, if you’re in the mood for some brutal truths, check out the bad things about Mint Mobile. Whichever route you take, we’re confident you’ll see we’re the ideal carrier in the city of dreams. When you’re ready to stop spending mo’ money on an overpriced carrier that just gives you mo’ problems and make the switch to Mint, take our short quiz and we’ll pair you with your perfect plan.

_{*New activation & upfront payment for 3-month plan req’d. Taxes & fees extra. Addt’l restrictions apply. See mintmobile.com for full terms.}

_{**as of August 2024}

_{***5G and/or 4G LTE access req’s capable device & SIM w/in appropriate coverage area. Actual availability, speed & coverage may vary.}