Mint Mobile Starter Kit | Verify Compatibility with Our Talk, Text & Data Plans (3-in-1 GSM SIM Card)

Get a t-mobile starter kit for 99¢ at https://www.amazon.com/Mint-Mobile-Starter-Verify-Compatibility/dp/B0786RD524

Activate the 7-day trial SIM, which will give you a cell number good for a week, which you can use for verification of GV.

99 cents to try (currently discounted; normally $5): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0786RD524/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZpNxFbSRQN7E2

They have a seven day trial

If you want to try out service before you take the plunge you can get a starter sim card from Mint Mobile on amazon. $5 gets you a 7 day trial. https://www.amazon.com/Mint-Mobile-Starter-Verify-Compatibility/dp/B0786RD524/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=B0786RD524&qid=1590690583&sr=8-1

FYI Amazon sells the $5 starter kit for $0.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0786RD524/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_CZEQFb2XHZQW1

It’s all depends on the spectrum to customer ratio in your area. It’s impossible for anyone to give you an accurate idea. The best thing to do is pick up a Mint Mobile Starter Kit and try it for yourself.

You can get a Mint starter kit to try the service out before you switch. It includes 100MBs of data, 100 texts, and 100 minutes.

My Sim was one from a trial starter kit I purchased through Amazon for 99 cents if that makes any difference. I ported my number over to it. 99 cents and it shipped through Prime. https://www.amazon.com/Mint-Mobile-Starter-Verify-Compatibility/dp/B0786RD524

If you’re based in the US, there is Mint Mobile’s (T-Mobile MNVO) trial SIM card through Amazon which gets you a working phone number with “100MB of 4G LTE data, 100 text messages, and 100 minutes of talk” for $5.

For $0.99, you can check if your 2FA or SMS confirmation code will work with Mint.

Mint Mobile Starter Kit | Verify Compatibility with Our Talk, Text & Data Plans (3-in-1 GSM SIM Card)

This includes: 100MB of 4G LTE data, 100 text messages, and 100 minutes of talk—all of which is good for 7 days after activation.

I think 100 text messages will be enough to check all the companies you do business with.

https://www.amazon.com/Mint-Mobile-Starter-Verify-Compatibility/dp/B0786RD524

use mint mobile kit to test out T-mobile network

Don't buy it. It's an international phone that wasn't released in the US. You'll likely have problems.

That said, if you already own the phone and have no way of returning it, there's no harm in trying a 99 cent trial kit

https://www.amazon.com/Mint-Mobile-Starter-Verify-Compatibility/dp/B0786RD524

Also worth mentioning that mint has a strong reddit presence at /r/mintmobile

This is what I did for my mom. I ordered a starter kit from Amazon. I have prime, it was sent to her house one day after.

The kit came with 2 sim cards. You insert the left one (I don't think it matters which one you use here, but instruction says left), activate it (I recommend doing this with the Mint Mobile app), and you get a throw-away number. You can try their service if you like.

If you're happy and wants to purchase a 3-month plan, then you simply buy it from their app. Select the port number option, fill out all the necessary information, including the number from the second sim card.

After the porting is complete (took about 20 minutes for my mom, who was on Verizon), you're done. Throw away the first sim card and insert the second.

Do NOT cancel your current service before porting is complete. You will lose your number if you do that.

99¢ on Amazon too.

Dude, head over HERE and get the sims for 99 cents, it's a trial that includes 100MB of 4G LTE data, 100 text messages, and 100 minutes of talk—all of which is good for 7 days.

You could also get the starter kit that comes with a 7 day trial sim amazon

It won't be an extensive test, but it is simpler

Lots of places.

https://www.amazon.com/Mint-Mobile-Starter-Verify-Compatibility/dp/B0786RD524 might be the current cheapest / easiest.

Mint Mobile Starter Kit | Verify Compatibility with Our Talk, Text & Data Plans (3-in-1 GSM SIM Card) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0786RD524/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kzN1EbQVPG606

It used to be 100-100-100 but I think they recently upped the amount. It probably is old inventory that they had on hand before the switch, so it would make sense to still give those out instead of throwing them all away.

/u/MintMobileAlex you may want to update your Amazon listing as well since it shows the old amount as well. https://www.amazon.com/Mint-Mobile-Starter-Verify-Compatibility/dp/B0786RD524#customerReviews

Any interest in switching? I use Mint (on TMobile's network) and get good speeds almost everywhere. I was happy I switched. Even though I went from Unlimited Data with AT&T to like 8GB with Mint, I could never get fast enough speeds to actually use all that unlimited data.

I just ran a speed test inside a building and got: 25ms ping, 27.64Mbps down, 15.80 Mbps up. Definitely not super quick, but more than usable.

EDIT: I'm in no way connected to them and make no money from this (but hey, I can do referrals, just not this way), but Amazon has the Mint trial pack on sale for $0.99. It lets you try out service before actually bothering to port your number over. If speeds suck, you can just toss it. Of course your phone would need to be unlocked. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0786RD524

https://www.amazon.com/Mint-Mobile-Starter-Verify-Compatibility/dp/B0786RD524/

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Good for 1 week and hope it google doesn't block the number or gmail for creating multiple GV numbers.

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But if you need permanent sort of number then cheapest is Red pocket $30 plan for 1 year on Sprint with effective $2.5 pm. Or Tracfone annual plan which varies from $30 to $60 for one year plan. Or Liberty Wireless $60 1 year plan for call and text but you won't be able to make outgoing from that with GV number as to reroute, GV needs internet and that plan doesn't include internet. Or $5 pm plan from HelloMobile on Tmobile which have 500/500/500 pm. Or Tello plans starting at $5 pm on Sprint.

If you are often somewhere very rural I’d recommend Verizon towers. T-Mobile is fine in urban areas. Building penetration is bad on T-Mobile in my experience.

You can test it for super cheap with this. Uses T-Mobile towers.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0786RD524

Mint operates on T-Mobile's cell towers, so anywhere T-Mobile works, Mint should work. Amazon sells a Mint mobile starter kit for $1, , which gives you 7 days to test out the service.

If you're in a hurry, you can get Mint SIMs from Amazon; 2 for $1 with Prime delivery.

https://www.amazon.com/Mint-Mobile-Starter-Verify-Compatibility/dp/B0786RD524/

As far as I know they do not pay off the rest of your contract if you switch. But with your savings alone it seems worth it. Perhaps you can get a hold of a trial sim from someone so you can validate service in your area.

Link to a trial sim: https://www.amazon.com/Mint-Mobile-Starter-Verify-Compatibility/dp/B0786RD524

Sure, there are ways to do this.

The cheapest ($0 cost) way is to get a VoIP phone # that can call over WiFi. Two good options are Google Voice and TextNow. Google Voice can be used on a tablet or computer, as well.

There are catches to both: Google Voice requires that you have an already existing phone number to set it up initially. (The number does not have to stay connected to the account after set up, so if you don't already have a phone #, a friend might let you use theirs to set it up.)

Both are easiest to set up if you have a smartphone.

Both may have difficulty with some social media verification, since some companies do not like to accept VoIP numbers. (I have no experience here, but I've run into the problem with my email provider and one of my credit cards.)

Cheap options exist for a 'real' cellular number, too. You need to think about what phone you have available, since the SIM will need to be compatible. The obvious quick choice is Tracfone, which you could set up for as little as $16 + tax. with 500 minutes over 30 days. (Plus text and some data.) Tracfone will work on your choice of the Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T networks.

Cheaper options are available, depending on what smartphone you have available, leadtime, and what SIMs are available locally.

Example: $1 Mint Mobile trial kit, with 100 minutes over 7 days. https://www.amazon.com/Mint-Mobile-Starter-Verify-Compatibility/dp/B0786RD524/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=Mint+mobile+sim+card&qid=1596036956&sr=8-10

Your phone would need to be T-Mobile compatible for Mint Mobile.

Amazon has the Mint Mobile Starter Kit for $1. It has a 7 day trial sim so you could check it out. If it works, you may be able to keep the 5 going until he gets the 7.

https://www.amazon.com/Mint-Mobile-Starter-Verify-Compatibility/dp/B0786RD524/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1SSJXJVPV6Z7N&dchild=1&keywords=mint+mobile+starter+kit&qid=1606749664&sprefix=mint+mobile+s%2Caps%2C245&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNllXV0I5VEhZQVI1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTA3MDI1MVRLMVVOMlQxTzhLNSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTE4MzYzM0pIQzRSU0xSRk45NyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

I recommend buying a $5 test sim to try, it is even $1 from Amazon here. Try in different areas so see signal and download speed. If it works you get $5 credit if/when you subscribe, plus can get free 3 months during current promotion. $45 for 6 months is enough to really test it out. Also go to r/MintMobileReferrals/ or DM me to get a referral code for $15 credit.

Mint Mobile 7 day SIM for $5.

https://www.amazon.com/Mint-Mobile-Starter-Verify-Compatibility/dp/B0786RD524

My only concern might be with your phone. The Pixel 2 doesn't support Band 71 which is the good one to have in rural areas. GMSArena is your go to source for getting detailed info on phones.

I'd get one of THESE and test both phones. If you do end up getting a new phone that supports band 71, don't buy it from Mint. Many reports of slowing shipping. B&H, Best Buy, any other reputable source.

Correct - you can get a $5 Starter Kit via Amazon or Best Buy. You'll get your $5 back if you decide to upgrade to a full plan.

https://www.amazon.com/Mint-Mobile-Starter-Verify-Compatibility/dp/B0786RD524

Try asking your neighbors or friends which mobile carrier they use. I am looking at Whistle out and they say best is Verizon, then T-Mobile, etc. (https://www.whistleout.com/CellPhones/Guides/Best-cell-phone-coverage-in-St-Louis).

I suggest sign up for T-Mobile 30day/30 GB hotspot, it is full free to test out service in your area (You will need to make calls over wifi [Wi-Fi Calling] through hotspot or something like that, like can't test native calling with it. No credit card required for testing it out.

https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/free-trial or can try Mint Mobile it is T-Mobile MNVO, you can grab a test SIM for $1 from Amazon Prime

https://www.amazon.com/Mint-Mobile-Starter-Verify-Compatibility/dp/B0786RD524

Do you have estimate how much usage do you use per month like calls/text/data or what is your current boost mobile plan? And, what is current phone you are using and is it unlocked?

Thanks

Oh right, glad you mentioned that!

I actually had the same concern and didn't want to mess around with the possibility of not having service for several days, so I ported to Mint first (T-Mobile MVNO) on both lines.

For 4 lines, you'll want two of these (4 SIMs).

Mint will have you sign up for a trial number, then you can immediately sign up for an account and port your number. You will pay for the account, but they have a 7-day money-back guarantee, which I actually just got a refund on. The packaging says one SIM is for the trial and one for the actual account/transfer, but they've improved their app so the first SIM you put in can be used for both the trial and the account purchase. I used one package to successfully port two numbers/phones.

Porting to Mint took 30 seconds, waited for both the confirmation from Visible that I left, and confirmation from Mint that I was fully transferred (both of these came roughly 2 hours after porting) just to be safe, then ported to TW -- again about 30 seconds for the port. The caveat here is you actually have to call Mint/Ultra Mobile to obtain your account number/PIN. Waited a day, then sent a request for Mint refund using this form.

Was it a PITA, kind of. Was all porting quick and seamless, yes. Was it worth it to get off Visible, yes. Would a direct Visible -> TW port work, probably/maybe.