Mint Mobile Increases Data Allowances Across All Non-Unlimited Plans Without Raising Prices
Mint Mobile has increased data allowances on its three non-unlimited plans: the 5GB plan now offers 6GB, the 15GB plan now offers 17GB, and the 20GB plan now offers 23GB monthly. The carrier made these increases without raising prices for either new or existing customers, with entry-level plans starting at $15 per month on average. The move makes Mint Mobile's prepaid plans more competitive in the market while maintaining its position as a budget-friendly carrier option.
Mint Mobile has announced data allowance increases across its non-unlimited plan tiers while keeping prices unchanged for both new and existing customers. The entry-level plan increases from 5GB to 6GB monthly, the mid-tier plan from 15GB to 17GB, and the premium non-unlimited plan from 20GB to 23GB. Pricing remains at $15 per month average for the entry-level 6GB plan when paid monthly, with discounted rates available for customers who pay upfront for three, six, or twelve-month periods. The carrier's unlimited plan continues to include 20GB of monthly hotspot allowance. Current promotional offers include $15 off three-month plans for new customers and up to $500 off flagship phones like the Pixel 10 and Galaxy S26 when bundled with a new plan.
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Mint Mobile just bumped up the data allowance on all its plans — and yes, that's for both new and existing customers
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