An honest and in-depth look at how Mint Mobile really compares to the big three carriers

Mint Mobile is arguably one of the most well-known prepaid brands, thanks in large part to a massive marketing campaign featuring actor and former partial owner Ryan Reynolds. You’ve probably heard about how you can save big by paying upfront, with plans starting as low as $15 a month. But is Mint Mobile too good to be true? Are prepaid carriers really worth it compared to the major postpaid networks? The answer depends on your needs, level of tech knowledge, and several other factors.

I’ve personally used Mint Mobile on and off over the years. More recently, I’ve been testing it over the past month to see how the network holds up in 2024. In this guide, I’ll take an honest look at how Mint Mobile compares to the big carriers based on a combination of my experience and further insights I dug up through Reddit and other online communities.