We’ve seen a lot of wireless carriers launch 5G home internet services over the past few years, so it’s no big surprise that T-Mobile’s very own Mint Mobile has joined the party with some plans of its own. The service is cheekily called MINTernet, and the plans cost as little as $30 per month when you bundle with a Mint Mobile phone plan.
That being said, Mint’s whole shtick is selling 5G service in bulk, and the internet plans are no different. This means that, with the deal above, you’re actually paying $90 upfront for three months of service. You can also sign up for six or 12 months of coverage with savings that increase the more you buy.
Mint Mobile launches its very own 5G Home Internet service
✅Recommended if: you need a cheap home internet solution and you don’t mind paying for multiple months in advance; you’re already a Mint Mobile user or willing to switch; you live in an area with great T-Mobile coverage (I’d check your address before you do anything else).
❌Skip this deal if: you need the fastest and most reliable internet speeds possible; you’d like your internet service to provide advanced security features or entertainment perks; you prefer to pay your internet bill on a month-to-month basis.
Just like Mint’s wireless plans, MINTernet is powered by T-Mobile’s vast 5G network, providing users with download speeds that typically fall in the 133-415 Mbps range, while uploads are said to have a maximum of 55 Mbps.
After signing up, customers receive a free 5G Gateway modem in the mail with a 14-day money-back guarantee. Once you have the system up and running, you’ll get unlimited data within your billing cycle, although in this case unlimited means 1TB of data before “network speeds may vary”. This should come as no big surprise, seeing how T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet service is capped at 1.2TB before speeds start to slow.
Still, the download speeds and 1TB of data offer a pretty good value for the price, and this is doubly true if you’re already a user of Mint’s excellent wireless service. Of course, 5G home internet is never going to be as fast or reliable as traditional fiber internet, but if you’re on a tight budget (and you live in an area with good T-Mobile coverage) then Mint’s new service might be exactly what you’re looking for.
