International roaming checklist for Mint Mobile subscribers 

Hitting the global road and wondering about your Mint service? We’ve got you covered with this spiffy guide on managing your service while you explore the world.

1. Purchase a Minternational Pass

Prepare for your trip by purchasing the international roaming pass that’s right for you. Make sure you check your destination’s eligibility.  With Mint, you have the option to purchase a 1-day, 3-day or 10-day pass. 

2. Be a Wi-Fi Seeker

You can cut down massively on data usage by jumping onto Wi-Fi whenever you can. Cafes, libraries, parks – free Wi-Fi is everywhere and has your back. Just make sure you’re using a secure network to keep your phone and personal information yours.

3. Wi-Fi Calling is Your Friend

With free Wi-Fi Calling on all Mint plans, you can ring up the home squad (i.e. make calls to the U.S.) at no extra cost when connected to Wi-Fi. Plus, calls & texts over Wi-Fi won’t pull from your Minternational Pass. All you have to do is turn it on in your phone’s settings. Check out our Help Center article on Wi-Fi Calling for more information.

4. Pre-Download Your Trip Essentials

Before you jet off on your global adventure, download any maps, guidebooks, translations and entertainment ahead of time. This savvy move helps you keep your data in check while you’re savoring the sights abroad.

5. Use Airplane Mode Whenever Possible

Enable airplane mode to block cellular data usage. But don’t worry, you can still hop on Wi-Fi, snap photos and do all the data-free stuff.

6. Hit Pause on Auto Downloads & Background App Refreshes

Avoid sneaky data drain by disabling auto downloads and background app refreshes (like email fetching & social media notifications). 

On iPhone

App Downloads: Settings > App Store > Disable ‘Automatic Downloads’

App background refreshes: Settings > General > Background App Refresh > Toggle off ‘Background App Refresh’ or individual apps

On Android

Auto Downloads: Google Play Store > Settings > Auto-Update apps > Select ‘Do Not Auto-Update apps’

Background app refreshes: Settings > Apps & Notifications > Select App > Mobile Data & Wi-Fi or Data Usage > Toggle off ‘Background Data’

Check out our blog for more information on background app refresh. 

7. Keep an Eye on Data Usage

Check your minutes, SMS, data usage and time left on your Minternational Pass in the Mint Mobile app like you check your travel itinerary – regularly and thoroughly.

8. Think Local SIM

During your trip, if roaming costs don’t fit within your budget, or you need data for things like navigation or streaming, a local SIM might be the way to go.

9. Backup Your Data

Before you leave, backup your phone’s data, contacts and important files. In case of loss or theft, you can recover your data. 

10. Portable Charger & Adapters

Bring a portable charger to keep your phone charged on the go. Make sure you have the appropriate plug adapters for the country you’re visiting. 

11. Emergency Contact Info

Add an emergency contact to your phone, as well as your country’s embassy in the destination you’re visiting. 

12. Add Mint as a Contact

Just in case you need to make adjustments to your plan. Text us at 6700 or call us at (800) 683-7392, free of charge.

13. Dialing Instructions

When making calls back to the U.S or another country while abroad, remember to use the plus sign +, followed by the destination’s country code, the area code, and then the phone number.