Mint Mobile’s prepaid home internet plan is really cheap under very specific circumstances
Key Takeaways
- Mint Mobile launched a new prepaid 5G home internet service called '5G Home Minternet.'
- The lowest advertised price is $30 per month, contingent upon having a Mint phone plan and paying for 12 months upfront.
- The service runs on the T-Mobile network, offering similar speeds (133-415 Mbps) and unlimited data, but throttles after 1 TB.
- The pricing structure is complex, varying based on phone plan bundling and payment commitment length, potentially costing up to $50/month without a phone plan.
- Key advantages include no contracts and no need for technician installation.
Mint Mobile is entering the home internet market with its new prepaid offering called '5G Home Minternet,' which utilizes the T-Mobile network and provides speeds typically ranging from 133-415 Mbps with unlimited data. To secure the lowest advertised price of $30 per month, customers must subscribe to a Mint phone plan and commit to paying for 12 months upfront, with renewal pricing increasing for shorter commitments. The service mirrors T-Mobile's offering but imposes throttling after 1 TB of data, slightly sooner than T-Mobile's 1.2 TB limit, and lacks some premium bundled perks. The pricing structure is notably confusing, as opting out of a phone plan increases the monthly cost by $10, potentially pushing the price to $50 per month for some users. However, the service appeals to consumers due to its lack of contracts and the absence of required technician installations. Overall, the plan presents a potentially affordable, flexible option depending on the customer's commitment level and location.
