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6-Month Mint Mobile Unlimited Talk/Text/4GB Data Plan

(New Mint Customers) + Free S/H

$45

$90

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Update: Offer no longer includes copy of Free Guy (4K Steelbook).

Best Buy offers new Mint Mobile customers an Additional 3-Months of Service for Free with the Purchase & Activation of a 3-Month Mint Mobile Prepaid SIM Card Kit starting at $45. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where applicable.

Thanks to community member inani49 and Jimbu for finding this deal.

Must visit mintmobile.com/activation and complete activation within 45 days of receipt.

Instructions:
  1. Click the link below to visit desired eligible offer page:
  2. Price for your 6-Month Mint Mobile Kit starts at $45 + free shipping
About this featured plan:
  • Mint Mobile is a prepaid wireless phone service that operates on the T-Mobile nationwide network (check coverage)
  • Kit Includes:
    • Unlimited Nationwide Talk & Text
    • 4GB 5G / 4G LTE data per month
    • Free international calls to Mexico and Canada
    • Free Mobile HotSpot
    • WiFi Calling & Text
    • Data speeds reduced after 4GB of 5G / 4G LTE is used before the end of a 30-day period but 2G data is unlimited.
  • Bring your own T-Mobile compatible / GSM unlocked smartphone (check compatibility here)

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Bonus service offer valid from 10/10/2021 through 1/7/2022.
    • Free Guy offer valid for a limited time.
    • Click here for complete bonus 3-months offer terms.
  • About this store:
    • This item qualifies for Best Buy's 14-day free return policy.

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Update: Offer no longer includes copy of Free Guy (4K Steelbook).

Best Buy offers new Mint Mobile customers an Additional 3-Months of Service for Free with the Purchase & Activation of a 3-Month Mint Mobile Prepaid SIM Card Kit starting at $45. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where applicable.

Thanks to community member inani49 and Jimbu for finding this deal.

Must visit mintmobile.com/activation and complete activation within 45 days of receipt.

Instructions:
  1. Click the link below to visit desired eligible offer page:
  2. Price for your 6-Month Mint Mobile Kit starts at $45 + free shipping
About this featured plan:
  • Mint Mobile is a prepaid wireless phone service that operates on the T-Mobile nationwide network (check coverage)
  • Kit Includes:
    • Unlimited Nationwide Talk & Text
    • 4GB 5G / 4G LTE data per month
    • Free international calls to Mexico and Canada
    • Free Mobile HotSpot
    • WiFi Calling & Text
    • Data speeds reduced after 4GB of 5G / 4G LTE is used before the end of a 30-day period but 2G data is unlimited.
  • Bring your own T-Mobile compatible / GSM unlocked smartphone (check compatibility here)

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Bonus service offer valid from 10/10/2021 through 1/7/2022.
    • Free Guy offer valid for a limited time.
    • Click here for complete bonus 3-months offer terms.
  • About this store:
    • This item qualifies for Best Buy's 14-day free return policy.

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Written by inani49

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Not sure who downvoted this or why, but i am concerned with this fine print

To qualify for the offer, International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number cannot have been associated with a Mint Mobile plan within 90 days of activation.

So, if someone was on Mint, and left for less than 3 months, they cannot enroll for this sim.
For those asking, they're not checking IMEI's. If you're already on Mint you will need to get a new number though which is perfect for the Google Voice folks. Just use your head, when you register on their website choose to do so by brand and model of your phone, not your IMEI.

Got super lucky on this... bought a $30/ 3 month 10gb card at Best Buy just around 45 days ago. Held off activating it while running down another plan I was on, activated that sim 2 days ago. They gave me 6 months on the 3 month card!! Couldn't figure out what was going on, now that I see this new deal I know.
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adwi
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Quote from AnciusD :
Mint checks/asks for the IMEI. But if you activate via their website instead of the app you can skip giving them your IMEI. Discussed somewhere upthread.
Thanks. I already have a Mint line and want to port in another. Sounds like as long as I do not use a phone linked with Mint, I should be good with this deal even though I am an existing customer
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Quote from adwi :
Thanks. I already have a Mint line and want to port in another. Sounds like as long as I do not use a phone linked with Mint, I should be good with this deal even though I am an existing customer
someone posted that he activated in a new phone then moved the sim to his old phone that had mint service within 30 days.
the 3 free months stayed on his acct.

saves you from reinstalling apps, settings, username/passwords
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Quote from eoniverse1 :
So….if I buy the 3+3 deal from BB on 01-02-21 and have it delivered (not in store pickup).

1. Do I have 45 days from my purchase date (01-02) to activate (that would be until 02-16-21) and still get the 3+3?

2. If I do have until 02-16-21 and the sim is missing from the package do you think Mint would make it right , send a replacement and still honor the 3+3 promo?

Thanks.

Called Mint. The rep was most obliging and helpful. I was told the promo ends 01-07-22.

As long as I buy my sim ( we were talking about buying it direct from Mint and having it mailed) before 01-07 that it will qualify for the 3+3. The 45 days when ordered online will not impact the promo as long as I purchase before 01-07 AND activate by the 45th day after purchase. I was told that after 45 days from purchase the sim will no longer activate at all. ( I understand others have posted different about the amount of time to activate. I'm more interested in not losing the 3 bonus months.)

I'm happy. For my needs... It means I can purchase the sim Dec 28 by mail ( before 01-07-22) and activate it Feb 10 ( and still qualify for the 3+3 since that's under 45 days).

Shared that scenario with the rep and he confirmed. Number I called was: 800-683-7392
Talked to a Mint rep just now and he confirmed the same.

If anyone wants to speak to a rep. right away after calling 800-683-7392, press 2-2-3.
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Quote from svhyd :
Talked to a Mint rep just now and he confirmed the same.

If anyone wants to speak to a rep. right away after calling 800-683-7392, press 2-2-3.
And if you buy directly from Mint there's an additional Recovery Fee charged, ~$10/4gb plan, depending on the plan.
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Lovegasoline
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Where is the confirmation on BB's actual Sim kit that a 'Free 3 month Promo' is included?

I went in person to Best Buy, showed them the SIM kit on their website (3 mths + 3mths free) and the CSR went to the locked case and retrieved the sim kit. The kit itself only states '3 month plan' and no mention of 3 free months free - on either the kit or on my receipt - however the CSR assured me that the free 3 months promo will apply when the sim is activated with Mint Mobile.

Can anyone confirm this?
Don't want to cancel my current service and switch over only to find out my sim kit is somehow ineligible for 3 months free.
Last edited by Lovegasoline December 13, 2021 at 12:58 PM.
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JaTaN
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Quote from Lovegasoline :
Where is the confirmation on BB's actual Sim kit that a 'Free 3 month Promo' is included?

I went in person to Best Buy, showed them the SIM kit on their website (3 mths + 3mths free) and the CSR went to the locked case and retrieved the sim kit. The kit itself only states '3 month plan' and no mention of 3 free months free - on either the kit or on my receipt - however the CSR assured me that the free 3 months promo will apply when the sim is activated with Mint Mobile.

Can anyone confirm this?
Don't want to cancel my current service and switch over only to find out my sim kit is somehow ineligible for 3 months free.
Packaging and everything shows standard 3mo -- Mint gives you extra 3mo when you activate during the promo period (they keep track of BB/Target sim kit ICCID so their system will know if the sim kit was sold by BB/Target)

If you're buying in-store then make sure you can see the sim card ICCID barcode from the back of the packaging (sim card is in there) -- some kits have missing sim cards (fell out of packaging)

You can look at previous activation posts in the thread:
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=150979258&postcount=486
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=150851710&postcount=471
https://slickdeals.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10767502&d=1636329160
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Thanks abunch for the conformationa nd explanation JaTaN!

Quote from JaTaN :
Packaging and everything shows standard 3mo -- Mint gives you extra 3mo when you activate during the promo period (they keep track of BB/Target sim kit ICCID so their system will know if the sim kit was sold by BB/Target)

If you're buying in-store then make sure you can see the sim card ICCID barcode from the back of the packaging (sim card is in there) -- some kits have missing sim cards (fell out of packaging)

You can look at previous activation posts in the thread:
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=150979258&postcount=486
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=150851710&postcount=471
https://slickdeals.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10767502&d=1636329160

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Quote from JaTaN ... :
If you're buying in-store then make sure you can see the sim card ICCID from the back of the packaging (sim card is in there) -- some kits have missing sim cards (fell out of packaging)

You can look at previous activation posts in the thread:
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=150979258&postcount=486
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=150851710&postcount=471
https://slickdeals.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10767502&d=1636329160
This is how to be a true resource to SD and enhance a thread - well done sir! JaTaN you rock!
To me, once you spend $45, jump to $90 and get unlimited if you might EVER use it (I won't mostly, but that one or two times make it worth not having to worry at all)
Finally, props also to OP inani49, very helpful!!
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Quote from SkierNTexas :
This is how to be a true resource to SD and enhance a thread - well done sir! JaTaN you rock!
To me, once you spend $45, jump to $90 and get unlimited if you might EVER use it (I won't mostly, but that one or two times make it worth not having to worry at all)
Finally, props also to OP inani49, very helpful!!
Just know that unlimited is really 35GB/5GB hotspot.
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Quote from eoniverse1 :
So….if I buy the 3+3 deal from BB on 01-02-21 and have it delivered (not in store pickup).

1. Do I have 45 days from my purchase date (01-02) to activate (that would be until 02-16-21) and still get the 3+3?

2. If I do have until 02-16-21 and the sim is missing from the package do you think Mint would make it right , send a replacement and still honor the 3+3 promo?

Thanks.

Called Mint. The rep was most obliging and helpful. I was told the promo ends 01-07-22.

As long as I buy my sim ( we were talking about buying it direct from Mint and having it mailed) before 01-07 that it will qualify for the 3+3. The 45 days when ordered online will not impact the promo as long as I purchase before 01-07 AND activate by the 45th day after purchase. I was told that after 45 days from purchase the sim will no longer activate at all. ( I understand others have posted different about the amount of time to activate. I'm more interested in not losing the 3 bonus months.)

I'm happy. For my needs... It means I can purchase the sim Dec 28 by mail ( before 01-07-22) and activate it Feb 10 ( and still qualify for the 3+3 since that's under 45 days).

Shared that scenario with the rep and he confirmed. Number I called was: 800-683-7392
Thanks for the details.
Does the 45 day activation rule with 3 free months, ALSO work if you do NOT buy it from Mint, but from BB/Target.

So for instance if I buy the 3 month plan from Target/BB in store on 1/7/2022 - will I have to ACTIVATE on 1/7/2022 for the extra 3 months or can I activate it within 45 days and STILL get 3 free months?
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Ordered mine last week from BB (shipped to home) -- activated it on Mon and no problem getting 6mo service (doesn't ask for CC and don't have to pay anything extra during activation)
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Quote from imjimmy :
Thanks for the details.
Does the 45 day activation rule with 3 free months, ALSO work if you do NOT buy it from Mint, but from BB/Target.

So for instance if I buy the 3 month plan from Target/BB in store on 1/7/2022 - will I have to ACTIVATE on 1/7/2022 for the extra 3 months or can I activate it within 45 days and STILL get 3 free months?
I *think* if you don't buy from Mint, 1/7 is the last day to activate and get the +3. It's written very vaguely, probably on purpose. I didn't buy last year on the same deal because of it. This time, I'm just going to activate it before 1/7.
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can best buy Reward Certificates $5 (250 points) be applied to the order?
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Quote from field210 :
can best buy Reward Certificates $5 (250 points) be applied to the order?
Yes -- you can use reward certs and even BB gift cards to pay if you order from BB

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Quote from AnciusD :
I *think* if you don't buy from Mint, 1/7 is the last day to activate and get the +3. It's written very vaguely, probably on purpose. I didn't buy last year on the same deal because of it. This time, I'm just going to activate it before 1/7.
Thanks. My ideal scenario was to activate on Feb 7, since I have service till then.
But I think it is a matter of losing 1 month vs potentially 3 months.

I mean on Jan 7 activation, I will surely get 6 months. On Feb 7 activation, I might get only 3. So even though I paid extra from Jan to Feb, I still get 2 additional months.

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