Mint Mobile new customers : ALL PLANS HAVE GONE $15/MO

nthony

Jan 30, 2024

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does anyone know if you can select your area code when signing up? I want an area code in another state but not sure if they default to your local billing area.

AnciusD

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AnciusD

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Quote from nthony

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does anyone know if you can select your area code when signing up? I want an area code in another state but not sure if they default to your local billing area.

As I recall, you enter a zip code at activation and then you're offered the area code(s). So, yes, you can.

BrianX

Jan 30, 2024

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BrianX

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Quote from BraveMice376

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Agree. As long as the area has good T-Mobile network, mint is awesome.

my house has bad tmobile coverage but you just call support they run a few analysis then ship you a free hotspot. There is a small deposit like $30 that is refunded whenever you return it. That instantly gave me 5 bars at home for voice calls. This completely changed my view of tmobile

kenbuzz

Jan 30, 2024

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kenbuzz

Jan 30, 2024

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NVM - responded to an ancient post. Lol.

Last edited by kenbuzz January 30, 2024 at 06:45 AM.

gotk

Jan 30, 2024

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gotk

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Quote from Brooklynite

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I need a SIM card for my car using maybe 5 minutes or less of phone calls per months and 1GB of data. Is there any cheap plans basically just to keep a number alive like $2/mo?

One option that hasn't been mentioned here - if you don't have a phone to begin with, you can get a tracfone with a year of service at QVC/HSN for $60-80.. It's still $5/month or more, but includes the phone, if you can get by with minimal usage.

Quote from riverhorse

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However, 2fa is going away....

How do you figure 2fa is "going away"? I know some people point to more secure versions of 2fa than Text/SMS, but much like voice phone calls (which may not be more secure, but is more accessible), most banks/etc don't even offer that.

rkpkv

Jan 30, 2024

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rkpkv

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Quote from gotk

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One option that hasn't been mentioned here - if you don't have a phone to begin with, you can get a tracfone with a year of service at QVC/HSN for $60-80.. It's still $5/month or more, but includes the phone, if you can get by with minimal usage.

How do you figure 2fa is "going away"? I know some people point to more secure versions of 2fa than Text/SMS, but much like voice phone calls (which may not be more secure, but is more accessible), most banks/etc don't even offer that.

cheaper here and they come in a pair

https://www.ebay.com/itm/285030288045

anickname

Jan 30, 2024

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anickname

Jan 30, 2024

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Quote from Brooklynite

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I need a SIM card for my car using maybe 5 minutes or less of phone calls per months and 1GB of data. Is there any cheap plans basically just to keep a number alive like $2/mo?

I've used a pay-as-you-go basic plan from H2O Wireless before. It worked as an emergency backup. It's $10 with a 90-day expiration.
https://www.h2owireless.com/plan/minute
5 cents talk/text
10 cents per MB of data.
That $10 would only get you about 100MB (as opposed to 1000MB), so if you're actually using 1GB of data it's an awful idea. But if only needing to randomly check e-mail or send a couple photos, it can work.
It worked out to be around $3-4 a month. I believe they're based off of the AT&T network.

MapleAcer

Jan 30, 2024

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MapleAcer

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Only issue I've had with Mint is when I renewed for another year they didn't start it the day after my plan would expire like their messages said they would, they renewed it on the day I signed up for another year. That means I lost three days. So don't renew until it's already expired or on your last day.

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bobbypolo

Jan 30, 2024

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bobbypolo

Jan 30, 2024

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Is there any MVNO comparable to Visible? I need the unlimited hotspot, so that's who I have now, but the Tmo network is much better where I am. But I am not aware of any unlimited hotspot like Visible offers, on the Tmo network. Does anyone know of any? Or is Visible the unicorn? lol

Jjson52

Jan 30, 2024

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Jjson52

Jan 30, 2024

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Quote from holly_molly

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Check red pocket on ebay. They were selling I think 1gb pm annual plan for $90 and 5gb a little over $100.

I'm sure a lot of other carriers do this but I know for sure Red Pocket sells your personal data as I've seen my number and my name and address attached to it on searchable sites. It shows as AT&T being the reporter so I know its RP. Something to consider.

galets

Jan 30, 2024

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galets

Jan 30, 2024

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I can't remember the time, when this "limited time offer" wasn't available

AmusedDime497

Jan 30, 2024

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AmusedDime497

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Bring back the year for $100 😄 for 15gb

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buyitused

Jan 30, 2024

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buyitused

Jan 30, 2024

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for what it's worth, i'm located in Houston, TX and had verizon for a decade plus.

my service is BETTER with mint and about 1/3 of the price.

Slipstream85

Jan 30, 2024

145 Posts

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Slipstream85

Jan 30, 2024

145 Posts

I'm trying out Helium Mobile with 30GB of high speed data then throttled afterward for $20 a month and includes 5GB of hotspot. Runs on T-Mobile network also and so far has been just as good as T-Mobile itself. I use it as my supplemental coverage when I don't get Verizon coverage and use Helium as a backup and worth the $20 a month.

Last edited by Slipstream85 January 31, 2024 at 12:26 AM.

Jaggsta

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Jaggsta

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Quote from anickname

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I've used a pay-as-you-go basic plan from H2O Wireless before. It worked as an emergency backup. It's $10 with a 90-day expiration.
https://www.h2owireless.com/plan/minute
5 cents talk/text
10 cents per MB of data.
That $10 would only get you about 100MB (as opposed to 1000MB), so if you're actually using 1GB of data it's an awful idea. But if only needing to randomly check e-mail or send a couple photos, it can work.
It worked out to be around $3-4 a month. I believe they're based off of the AT&T network.

H2o charges tax the Hellomobile sim is $5 tax included unlimited talk/text/500MB per month.

Best Deal currently is the $60 QVC Tracfone Blu 5G Bundle 1yr Unlimited talk/text/24GB comes out to 2GB per month.

https://slickdeals.net/f/17255839-new-qvc-customers-tracfone-blu-view-5g-smartphone-w-1-yr-service-60-free-shipping

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