Best Buy has 3-Month Mint Mobile 10GB 5G / 4G LTE Prepaid SIM Card Kit on sale for $30. Select free curbside pickup where available, otherwise shipping is free on orders of $35 or more.
Thanks to community member sr71 for finding this deal.
Note: Availability for curbside pickup may vary by location.
This collaborative space allows users to contribute additional information, tips, and insights to enhance the original deal post. Feel free to share your knowledge and help fellow shoppers make informed decisions.
Best Buy has 3-Month Mint Mobile 10GB 5G / 4G LTE Prepaid SIM Card Kit on sale for $30. Select free curbside pickup where available, otherwise shipping is free on orders of $35 or more.
Thanks to community member sr71 for finding this deal.
Note: Availability for curbside pickup may vary by location.
Deal History includes data from multiple reputable stores, such as Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. The lowest price among stores for a given day is selected as the "Sale Price".
Sale Price does not include sale prices at Amazon unless a deal was posted by a community member.
I'm a current Mint customer. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
1a. Coverage is on the native T-Mobile network. There's no domestic roaming, not even for voice/texts. I highly, highly recommend testing out the T-Mobile network before purchase.
1b. Mint (and other MVNOs) are on the lower rungs of network priority. That means deprioritization is going to hit you before it hits Metro or T-Mobile's direct customers. Again, test the network if you can.
2. There's no separate bucket for hotspot. If this is a 10GB plan, you get 10GB combined for phone and hotspot use. What that also means is that they don't slow you down on hotspot, at least until your 10GB is all expended. Not sure what happens to hotspot speeds then, but phone data speed is crippled to something like 128k.
3. Mint comes with access to 5G, VVM, voLTE and WiFi calling. Not sure if you can activate eSIM with this plan, but it is an option Mint is now offering for some phones.
4. Customer service is decent imo. If you have a reddit account, they have a pretty active rep and company brass that posts there.
5. No, they don't check IMEI numbers.
6. There is a limit on the duration of phone calls. Search reddit for it, if you're on long calls and don't want to get disconnected in the middle of one.
7. They offer free text and calls from US to Canada and Mexico. What they don't offer is cheap overseas roaming. It's something like $200/GB.
I was told by mint customer service that all physical SIMs sold at best buy are actually partially activated in terms of the 45 days when they are shipped from Mint to the retailer. Could this possibly be why Best Buy seems to run these promotions every 30-45 days, to clean out stock of their products?
Customer service mentioned that if I had problems activating and I was within 45 days of my receipt Mint customer service would take care of it, with proof of purchase.
I held the last one for 35 days, and had no problem activating it.
It's my opinion and just a guess that some type of expiration date clock starts when the SIM is shipped, notice the packaging of the SIM. The barcode numbers of the SIM card are clearly visible through the backside of the packaging.
Last offer was January 25th, 2021 for the 10 GB, but it seems random as to when and which SIM goes on sale. The 4 GB I've seen down to $20-$25.
Does this also bypass the $7.75 "Recovery Fee" that they charge on their site through on of their post paid plans?
I asked them. You get charged the recovery fee if you choose to continue with Mint. $7.75 is the "introductory" recovery fee for the Unlmited Plan, for the renewal after this 3 month plan, it will be 8.50. $5.63 is the "introductory" recovery fee for the smallest 4 GB plan.
Romberto 07:35
Ok great. With the Mint Mobile SIM from best buy for 3 months pre-paid service on Mint, I won't be asked to pay the extra $7.75 recovery fee at any point right?
Darianny 07:36
We charge for recovery fee but Best buy has their price and you would be charged for taxes only, but when you renew keep in mind that we do charge recovery fee.
I dont mind having a new number, but do they check for device ID and block them if its been on network recently?
Also looking for an answer to this. My 6 month for $45 is ending and this seems like a good deal to extend another 3 months and I don't mind losing my number.
Only $30 for 90 days of service, thats 33 cents a day! - just try it out..
As for me, this is just in time for my current plan to expire - google voice works wonders! The savings have well paid off the small fee to port in my number that i give out to folks to GV.
1
Like
Helpful
Funny
Not helpful
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
It says our Mint service starts from the time that you activate your plan. Mint Mobile SIM cards can be activated up to 45 days after you receive your SIM.
How does Mint know when I receive the card? Just curious...
It says our Mint service starts from the time that you activate your plan. Mint Mobile SIM cards can be activated up to 45 days after you receive your SIM.
How does Mint know when I receive the card? Just curious...
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank 1twinsfan
Quote
from oldcotton
:
It says our Mint service starts from the time that you activate your plan. Mint Mobile SIM cards can be activated up to 45 days after you receive your SIM.
How does Mint know when I receive the card? Just curious...
I was told by mint customer service that all physical SIMs sold at best buy are actually partially activated in terms of the 45 days when they are shipped from Mint to the retailer. Could this possibly be why Best Buy seems to run these promotions every 30-45 days, to clean out stock of their products?
Customer service mentioned that if I had problems activating and I was within 45 days of my receipt Mint customer service would take care of it, with proof of purchase.
I held the last one for 35 days, and had no problem activating it.
It's my opinion and just a guess that some type of expiration date clock starts when the SIM is shipped, notice the packaging of the SIM. The barcode numbers of the SIM card are clearly visible through the backside of the packaging.
Last offer was January 25th, 2021 for the 10 GB, but it seems random as to when and which SIM goes on sale. The 4 GB I've seen down to $20-$25.
I was told by mint customer service that all physical SIMs sold at best buy are actually partially activated in terms of the 45 days when they are shipped from Mint to the retailer. Could this possibly be why Best Buy seems to run these promotions every 30-45 days, to clean out stock of their products?
Customer service mentioned that if I had problems activating and I was within 45 days of my receipt Mint customer service would take care of it, with proof of purchase.
I held the last one for 35 days, and had no problem activating it.
It's my opinion and just a guess that some type of expiration date clock starts when the SIM is shipped, notice the packaging of the SIM. The barcode numbers of the SIM card are clearly visible through the backside of the packaging.
Last offer was January 25th, 2021 for the 10 GB, but it seems random as to when and which SIM goes on sale. The 4 GB I've seen down to $20-$25.
I dont mind having a new number, but do they check for device ID and block them if its been on network recently?
Where is everyone getting this blocking the device concern from? Seems you have some background knowledge since you are the first to mention on this post but are asking a question. So can you explain exactly where your concern is coming from because that's quite an odd question to ask.
Btw I've been switching for a while and never had this issue. The more recent mint deals folks have been randomly mentioning about device blocking, but never once has anyone confirmed this actually happening.
Only $30 for 90 days of service, thats 33 cents a day! - just try it out..
As for me, this is just in time for my current plan to expire - google voice works wonders! The savings have well paid off the small fee to port in my number that i give out to folks to GV.
How much was it to port your number to Google Voice? And Essentially you are now just picking up plans on sale and forwarding the new numbers to your Google Voice? And calling on your Google Voice number?
Like
Helpful
Funny
Not helpful
Join The Conversation
Share your experience with the Slickdeals community
Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!
Top Comments
1a. Coverage is on the native T-Mobile network. There's no domestic roaming, not even for voice/texts. I highly, highly recommend testing out the T-Mobile network before purchase.
1b. Mint (and other MVNOs) are on the lower rungs of network priority. That means deprioritization is going to hit you before it hits Metro or T-Mobile's direct customers. Again, test the network if you can.
2. There's no separate bucket for hotspot. If this is a 10GB plan, you get 10GB combined for phone and hotspot use. What that also means is that they don't slow you down on hotspot, at least until your 10GB is all expended. Not sure what happens to hotspot speeds then, but phone data speed is crippled to something like 128k.
3. Mint comes with access to 5G, VVM, voLTE and WiFi calling. Not sure if you can activate eSIM with this plan, but it is an option Mint is now offering for some phones.
4. Customer service is decent imo. If you have a reddit account, they have a pretty active rep and company brass that posts there.
5. No, they don't check IMEI numbers.
6. There is a limit on the duration of phone calls. Search reddit for it, if you're on long calls and don't want to get disconnected in the middle of one.
7. They offer free text and calls from US to Canada and Mexico. What they don't offer is cheap overseas roaming. It's something like $200/GB.
Customer service mentioned that if I had problems activating and I was within 45 days of my receipt Mint customer service would take care of it, with proof of purchase.
I held the last one for 35 days, and had no problem activating it.
It's my opinion and just a guess that some type of expiration date clock starts when the SIM is shipped, notice the packaging of the SIM. The barcode numbers of the SIM card are clearly visible through the backside of the packaging.
Last offer was January 25th, 2021 for the 10 GB, but it seems random as to when and which SIM goes on sale. The 4 GB I've seen down to $20-$25.
Spaceman did his homework
Join The Conversation
Share your experience with the Slickdeals community
Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!
202 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Romberto 07:35
Ok great. With the Mint Mobile SIM from best buy for 3 months pre-paid service on Mint, I won't be asked to pay the extra $7.75 recovery fee at any point right?
Darianny 07:36
We charge for recovery fee but Best buy has their price and you would be charged for taxes only, but when you renew keep in mind that we do charge recovery fee.
Spaceman did his homework
also, when was the last time the 15gig (former 12gig) plan went on sale?
and how much?
As for me, this is just in time for my current plan to expire - google voice works wonders! The savings have well paid off the small fee to port in my number that i give out to folks to GV.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
.
How does Mint know when I receive the card? Just curious...
How does Mint know when I receive the card? Just curious...
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank 1twinsfan
How does Mint know when I receive the card? Just curious...
Customer service mentioned that if I had problems activating and I was within 45 days of my receipt Mint customer service would take care of it, with proof of purchase.
I held the last one for 35 days, and had no problem activating it.
It's my opinion and just a guess that some type of expiration date clock starts when the SIM is shipped, notice the packaging of the SIM. The barcode numbers of the SIM card are clearly visible through the backside of the packaging.
Last offer was January 25th, 2021 for the 10 GB, but it seems random as to when and which SIM goes on sale. The 4 GB I've seen down to $20-$25.
Customer service mentioned that if I had problems activating and I was within 45 days of my receipt Mint customer service would take care of it, with proof of purchase.
I held the last one for 35 days, and had no problem activating it.
It's my opinion and just a guess that some type of expiration date clock starts when the SIM is shipped, notice the packaging of the SIM. The barcode numbers of the SIM card are clearly visible through the backside of the packaging.
Last offer was January 25th, 2021 for the 10 GB, but it seems random as to when and which SIM goes on sale. The 4 GB I've seen down to $20-$25.
Btw I've been switching for a while and never had this issue. The more recent mint deals folks have been randomly mentioning about device blocking, but never once has anyone confirmed this actually happening.
It seems like people are implying you can but no details. It seems like mint would block the same number or device.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
As for me, this is just in time for my current plan to expire - google voice works wonders! The savings have well paid off the small fee to port in my number that i give out to folks to GV.
Join The Conversation
Share your experience with the Slickdeals community
Share information with the community. Please follow our Community Guidelines and be kind!