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Our takeEditorialIntro price is $10 for 3 months, regular rate is $25/mo standard. Five GB is tight, and 128 kbps after the cap is a hard stop.
Mint Mobile
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5 GB on T-Mobile for $10/mo intro — the catch is that $10 is only for new customers' first 3 months
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Mint Mobile subscribers who want 5 GB data and hotspot.
LTE5 GB Data5 GB Hotspot
Data
5 GB
Hotspot
5 GB
Talk / text
Unlimited
Network
5G + 4G LTE
The verdict, & two little voices
Should you actually get 5 GB?
The editor weighs in — flanked by the optimist on her shoulder and the cynic on the other.
“$10 intro, T-Mobile's network, hotspot included. If you live on Wi-Fi, this is genuinely cheap.”
“Three months of a teaser rate, then $25/mo for 5 GB. Mint leads with the intro price and buries the renewal.”
Pricing for 5 GB
· $10/mo intro for first 3 months (new customers only, $30 upfront); renews at standard $25/mo after intro periodAutopay discount
Many carriers offer a discount with autopay + paperless billing. Prices above may already reflect this.
Prices may vary by region, promotions, and account history. Check Mint Mobile's website for current offers.
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1 Line
5 GB
$10.00/mo3-month prepaid
$15.00/mo12-month prepaid
$20.00/mo6-month prepaid
Our review
Mint Mobile's 5 GB plan leads with a $10/mo price that deserves context: it's an introductory rate for new customers covering the first 3 months only, paid $30 upfront.
After the intro period, the regular 3-month rate is $15/mo and the standard monthly rate is $25/mo. The Broadband Facts label confirms: intro $15/mo, regular $25/mo — the $10 is a floor, not the operating price. The plan runs on T-Mobile's 5G and LTE network, includes 5 GB of high-speed data plus hotspot from the same 5 GB bucket, drops to 128 kbps after the cap, and includes free calling to Mexico, Canada, and the UK.
Taxes and fees are not included. Mint is single-line only and requires paying multiple months upfront.
What we love
- Very low entry price for new customers at $10/mo intro ($30 upfront for 3 months). Hotspot included, drawing from the 5 GB pool. Free calling to Mexico, Canada, and the UK. T-Mobile 5G and LTE network access. No contract, no AutoPay requirement.
What we don't
- 5 GB is a tight data cap for most active smartphone months. The $10/mo is an intro rate — regular pricing is $15/mo (3-month) or $25/mo (standard). After 5 GB, data drops to 128 kbps, which is slower than 2G. Hotspot shares the 5 GB bucket. Taxes and fees are not included. Mint is single-line only with prepaid multi-month upfront billing.
Full features
Data
High-speed data5 GB
Hotspot5 GB
Contract
Contract type—
RoamingUS & territories
Frequently asked questions about 5 GB
What features does 5 GB include?
5 GB high-speed data per month on T-Mobile 5G and LTE. Hotspot included, drawing from the same 5 GB pool. Data drops to 128 kbps after the 5 GB cap. Free calling to Mexico, Canada, and the UK. New-customer 3-month intro: $10/mo ($30 upfront). Regular 3-month rate: $15/mo. Standard monthly rate: $25/mo. Taxes and fees not included. No AutoPay required. Single-line only.
How much data, talk, and text does 5 GB include?
Unlimited talk and text. 5 GB of high-speed data on T-Mobile's 5G and LTE network. After 5 GB, data speed drops to 128 kbps for the remainder of the billing month. At 128 kbps, basic text messaging and very light web browsing may work; anything requiring real bandwidth does not. The cap resets monthly.
What is the network speed on 5 GB?
T-Mobile 5G and LTE speeds for the first 5 GB each month. After 5 GB, data throttles to 128 kbps — well below even basic streaming requirements. 128 kbps is about one quarter of 3G speeds. The throttle applies to hotspot traffic as well.
Does 5 GB include mobile hotspot?
Hotspot is included. Hotspot data draws from the same 5 GB high-speed pool as all other data. Once the 5 GB is consumed, hotspot drops to 128 kbps along with everything else. For 5 GB total, managing the split between phone and hotspot use matters.
What happens if you exceed your data on 5 GB?
No overage charges. After 5 GB, data slows to 128 kbps through the end of the billing month. No additional fees are assessed.
Does 5 GB require a contract?
No annual contract, but Mint's model requires buying multiple months upfront (3-month is the standard unit). No AutoPay required. No ETF. The intro rate applies to the first 3-month purchase for new customers only.
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Broadband Facts
Mint Mobile · 5 GB
Monthly Price
$15.00
Additional Charges & Terms
Speeds Provided with Plan
| Technology | Download | Upload | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4G LTE | 14-68 Mbps | 2-10 Mbps | 26-46 ms |
| 5G | 79-357 Mbps | 6-30 Mbps | 17-32 ms |
Typical ranges as reported by Mint Mobile. Real speeds vary.
Data & Features
Data included with monthly price5 GB
Data throttleAfter 5GB, After 5 GB, data throttled to 128 Kbps. As MVNO on T-Mobile, may be deprioritized during congestion.
Mobile hotspot5 GB
Video streaming qualitySD (480p)
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