Mint Mobile’s elbowed its way into competition with the big carriers by being aggressive with its deals, but this one is taking it to a whole new level. A full year of their Unlimited Plan — unlimited talk, text, and data on the nation’s largest 5G network — is just $180 right now. That’s a scant $15 per month, half of Mint’s already low regular price. The true craziness comes with the deal-sweeteners: A brand-new Samsung Galaxy A17 smartphone for just $20 with a year of Mint Unlimited, or a brand-new Samsung Galaxy A16 for a single dollar.
If you grab this deal before it expires on April 8, you’re essentially locking in a full year of unlimited talk, text, and data for $15 per month, paid upfront. No teaser rate that jumps after three months. No hidden fees that ambush you later. Just $180 for 12 months of service. The Samsung smartphone bundles, however, are what pushes this deal into cannot-miss-this-one territory.
(Practically) Free Phones
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G for $1 is about as close to free as it gets without actually being free. This 5G smarphone comes with a 6.7-inch FHD + Super AMOLED Infinity-U display, solid 5,000 mAh battery, and enough everyday performance for streaming, social feeds, video calls, and messaging without lag-induced frustration.
If you want to spring the extra $19, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G for $20 gives you a bit more mobile oomph while still keeping the total entry cost ludicrously low. Either way, you’re getting a current-generation Samsung device instead of a gambling on a refurbished or off-brand model.
The math matters here. Even before factoring in the near-free phone, the $180 up-front payment for an entire year of unlimited service may well be lower than what you’re paying your current carrier for a couple of months. And if you’re on an installment plan for your smartphone, you might be paying more in a single month than what Mint Mobile’s offering you a full year for.
Mint Is Mighty
Mint runs on T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network — the nation’s largest — so coverage and speeds are anchored to proven infrastructure. Setup is straightforward, and you can bring your existing number with you. There’s no contract locking you in beyond the 12 months you’re prepaying for, and that’s the point: Pay once, get covered for the year, and spend 11 blissful months with no bill at all.
At $180 for a year of Mint Mobile’s Unlimited Plan plus a Samsung Galaxy A16 5G smartphone for $1 or a Galaxy A17 5G smartphone for $20, this is one of those rare deals that doesn’t require fine-print translation or a scientific calculator to understand. It’s simple: half off the plan, nearly free 5G phone, and a year of not thinking about your wireless bill.