New Mint Mobile Customers: 128GB Google Pixel 9 Locked Phone + 12-Month 5GB Plan

happySDmom

Aug 22, 2024 7:57 PM

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happySDmomAug 22, 2024 7:57 PM

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i pulled trigger, then regretted, as i forgot there is recovery fee and tax, that's a hell of $50 total.....

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FarmerPeter

Aug 22, 2024 7:58 PM

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FarmerPeterAug 22, 2024 7:58 PM

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If I could use Mint, this could be a similar deal to the BB deal, depending on what you value the year of service at. I figure $25 a month is about average for these MVNOs, so $250-$300 of service and you can sell/not buy your iPhone for $150ish for a total "cost" of $50-100. Unfortunately, T-Mobile has zero coverage in my office so probably better just waiting till BF and hope that there is a deal.

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NeoPaxSinica

Aug 22, 2024 7:59 PM

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NeoPaxSinicaAug 22, 2024 7:59 PM

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Quote from happySDmom

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i pulled trigger, then regretted, as i forgot there is recovery fee and tax, that's a hell of $50 total.....

Did Mint always charge a recovery fee? I'd rather not pay another $18, but for the price, it's about the same I'd get from Bestbuy after trade-in, except with Mint I get to keep my current Pixel 6 as a backup

Quote from sinai

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I ported about a week ago, brought my old one with me. Mint is letting me get a new one for $399. Just log in with your account and check under

Phone > Deals

Would it be possible to sign up for service, and then purchase the phone for $399 separately?
It would potentially allow some of us to double dip on the Amex offers available...

Last edited by NeoPaxSinica August 22, 2024 at 01:03 PM.

minnus

Aug 22, 2024 8:00 PM

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minnusAug 22, 2024 8:00 PM

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Quote from W-Creative

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There is $45 off from AMEX offer to sweeten this deal.

Dang, thanks for the heads up ~ not on any of my cards unfortunately :'(

MemorableStew1728

Aug 22, 2024 8:02 PM

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MemorableStew1728Aug 22, 2024 8:02 PM

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Quote from SuperAkuma

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My son has mint mobile with the pixel 6a. I want to get my mom on that plan as well but want to give the new pixel 9 to my son and give the older pixel 6a to my mom.

Does anyone know if I can just activate it and swap out the sim card?

Yes, totally

brossow

Aug 22, 2024 8:10 PM

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brossowAug 22, 2024 8:10 PM

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Quote from ddark_knight

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Thank you for sharing this, just was not sure if after tmobile acquire this works as tmobile has some 3 months period, if I am not mistaken, to become a new customer? So not sure how mint was affected in any way?

Can't say for sure post-acquisition, but I can't imagine they've changed that part of the business significantly since then. It was January when I did my port in/out/in shuffle.

coolcoder

Aug 22, 2024 8:11 PM

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coolcoderAug 22, 2024 8:11 PM

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Quote from happySDmom

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i pulled trigger, then regretted, as i forgot there is recovery fee and tax, that's a hell of $50 total.....

Were you expecting not to pay tax on the $400 phone? I bet a majority of that $50 is coming from the sales tax on the phone. Were you not able to see the taxes before placing the order?

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ibuythingshere

Aug 22, 2024 8:20 PM

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ibuythingshereAug 22, 2024 8:20 PM

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Quote from BN30

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Phone comes unlocked ?

yup! the 128GB Google Pixel 9 Locked Phone comes unlocked.

oh wait, let me check my notes again... nope, still locked.

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ibuythingshere

Aug 22, 2024 8:21 PM

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ibuythingshereAug 22, 2024 8:21 PM

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Quote from coolcoder

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Were you expecting not to pay tax on the $400 phone? I bet a majority of that $50 is coming from the sales tax on the phone. Were you not able to see the taxes before placing the order?

that would require them to actually be able to read

jefrainmx1

Aug 22, 2024 8:30 PM

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jefrainmx1Aug 22, 2024 8:30 PM

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Quote from andrewmc23

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If they allow Google voice number Port then you're golden.

I check and seems like it is possible to port check here https://www.mintmobile.com/how-it...ortincheck make sure is portable, then you have to unlock $3 pay, from google voice "Port your Google Voice number out to another carrier" https://support.google.com/voice/...ice-number

Ablaa8SD

Aug 22, 2024 8:40 PM

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Ablaa8SDAug 22, 2024 8:40 PM

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Do I have to activate the phone on mint service and then 60 days counter will start?

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vargheseabraham

Aug 22, 2024 8:44 PM

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vargheseabrahamAug 22, 2024 8:44 PM

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Quote from SuperAkuma

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My son has mint mobile with the pixel 6a. I want to get my mom on that plan as well but want to give the new pixel 9 to my son and give the older pixel 6a to my mom.

Does anyone know if I can just activate it and swap out the sim card?

Sim is independent of phone. That sim can be activated without the phone

guy30000

Aug 22, 2024 8:45 PM

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guy30000Aug 22, 2024 8:45 PM

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Quote from Existentialkid

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Anyone ever take advantage of this offer (I've seen it in the past with older Pixel releases) while already on a Mint plan? I'm on the 3 month bundle. I'm not really sold on their service yet but would try this for the phone alone. I'm just not sure how to port out and then in again, as I'm hoping to keep my number. TIA

I see on the website that you can get the phone for $400 with an existing account. So essentially you're just not getting the 6 months free.

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buy_now_think_later

Aug 22, 2024 8:45 PM

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buy_now_think_laterAug 22, 2024 8:45 PM

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Quote from MemorableStew1728

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Yes. Ultrasonic now

I got mine yesterday and finally seems to be working fine

Kinestron

Aug 22, 2024 9:02 PM

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KinestronAug 22, 2024 9:02 PM

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Quote from moku160

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I have done this before, about 2 years ago. I ported out for 30days to boost, then ported back in without any issues. I have heard that you can do it for shorter but cannot verify that.

I did the same last year to get the Pixel 7 Pro for under $300. Also got an extra Motorola G Stylus phone in the deal for $40 total when I went to Boost for a month.

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