To anyone doing this deal and using Mint service - ignore the APN instructions they text you. The default "T-Mobile US" APN that is automatically installed with the SIM card is the right one to use. I've seen some reports that the Pixel 7 with newer SIM cards may get more than 1 APN installed. Personally I'd delete all but the locked T-Mobile one, but you can leave the others if you want and just select the T-Mobile one, that should be sufficient.
I don't typically like having extras in there as sometimes it can switch on its own or one setting might override another even if it isn't selected.
Also try using a referral link, they don't always work on the phone deals but since this one is direct from Mint (and not through their 3rd party phone reseller) it theoretically should. They do give you a place to put in the phone number that referred you and I think that will definitely work, but if you grab a random referral link off the web, that person isn't going to give you their phone number probably. See if you know someone with mint and use their referral link AND phone number during the order. That way if you don't get the credit ($15 for you, variable amount for the friend) you have their info to submit to support to try and get it manually applied.
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PAY CLOSE ATTENTION to the SIM kit that you received.
This deal is for 6 months + 6 more months if you port-in.
The one I received is the 3 months kit!
expiredprfsr posted Feb 15, 2023 06:10 PM
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expiredprfsr posted Feb 15, 2023 06:10 PM
Mint Mobile: 128GB Google Pixel 7 Unlocked Smartphone + 6-Month 4GB Plan
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Note you need to add some to the price for 12 months worth of the regulatory fees that they will charge at checkout. Probably $20 to $30 depending where you are.
Can probably resell the SIM but be cautious to tell the person they must port in a number within 45 days to get the 6 months free.
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Phone $299
6 months of 4GB service $90
next 6 months of service free (12 months total)
Regulatory fees approx $20 depending on your location
Plus sales tax of course.
So a bit over $400 plus sales tax for the phone and 12 months of 4GB service. If you don't use the service, you still get the phone for $400.
Doesn't hurt to try.
Will need a number in April but dont want to miss the deal.
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Apparently you will be de-prioritized in data if it is ever congested, so if you spend a lot of time in stadiums, but I have never noticed any issues when I sit on my phone at my kids soccer fields with a couple hundred parents in all the fields and rush hour traffic driving around the park, and nearby homes.
It probably depends where you live and is probably better in suburbs vs the big city, due to congestion, but I am a big fan on Mint Mobile in Tucson.
It's not even that I can't afford the post-paid plans, I just absolutely despise getting ripped off when literally you pay more for a post-paid plan by a significant amount. It's like $70/month post-paid, vs $30/month pre-paid, non introductory normal rate. I wish I had done it sooner.
Phone $299
6 months of 4GB service $90
next 6 months of service free (12 months total)
Regulatory fees approx $20 depending on your location
Plus sales tax of course.
So a bit over $400 plus sales tax for the phone and 12 months of 4GB service. If you don't use the service, you still get the phone for $400.
Apparently you will be de-prioritized in data if it is ever congested, so if you spend a lot of time in stadiums, but I have never noticed any issues when I sit on my phone at my kids soccer fields with a couple hundred parents in all the fields and rush hour traffic driving around the park, and nearby homes.
It probably depends where you live and is probably better in suburbs vs the big city, due to congestion, but I am a big fan on Mint Mobile in Tucson.
It's not even that I can't afford the post-paid plans, I just absolutely despise getting ripped off when literally you pay more for a post-paid plan by a significant amount. It's like $70/month post-paid, vs $30/month pre-paid, non introductory normal rate. I wish I had done it sooner.
I too rarely notice any slowdown after 2 years of Mint, heck even at a fully loaded NFL game I was fine. Those stadiums actually have a ton of capacity. The only other places I've noticed slowdowns it is where I also had slow service with AT&T and T-Mobile. But some other parts of the country do have more complaints. Best bet is to make sure your phone supports all the latest 5G bands (like this one does) as you have the best chance of avoiding congestion that way.
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Approximately $407 for the phone plus 12 months of 4GB/Month service including regulatory fees (you can also choose the higher service tiers and still get 6 months free). Plus any sales tax for your area of course.
Numberbarn sells numbers for a few bucks.
Google Voice numbers *sometimes* can be ported in (google charges $3 for the port out). Best bet is to try and find a GV number that looks local to you, at the very least the area code. Then you can run that number through Mint's checker (before buying service) to make sure it is portable. If not, no harm, since GV numbers are free, it is only porting out that is $3. But Numberbarn is similar price and I believe they will guarantee portability. There are other similar services out there too.
You have 45 days from purchase at Mint to activate and port in so you have time to find a number.
If you buy, also use a referral link (you can find them on reddit or ask someone you know for theirs), you should get $15 credit off your first renewal in a year. Sometimes it doesn't work when you buy a phone but in this case it should since you are buying service with the phone.
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If you port, you get 12 months.
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