Boost Mobile vs Mint Mobile
By Rob Webber • Founder & Editor
Head-to-head comparison of plans, features, and pricing
Boost Mobile
AT&T network
$25/mo
3 plans available
Mint Mobile
T-Mobile network
$15/mo
4 plans available
Feature Comparison
Feature Boost Mobile Mint Mobile
Networks AT&T & T-Mobile T-Mobile
Data Speed 5G & 4G LTE 5G & 4G LTE
3G Network GSM GSM
Mobile Hotspot Yes - Select plans ✅
5G ✅ ✅
VoLTE ✅ ✅
WiFi Calling ✅ ✅
Visual Voicemail ✅ ✅
Bring Your Phone ✅ ✅
Keep Your Number ✅ ✅
Contract No Contract Prepaid (3/6/12 month)
Credit Check ❌ ❌
Taxes Included ❌ ❌
Multi-line Discounts ✅ ❌
Multi-month Discounts ❌ ✅
Money Back Guarantee ❌ Yes - 7 days
Customer Service Mon-Sun 4am-12am ET Mon-Sun 5am-7pm PT
International Calls Yes - As add-on Yes - Mexico & Canada
International Roaming Yes - As add-on Yes - As add-on
Plans Side by Side
Boost Mobile Plans
Unlimited
Unlimited · 5G
$25
Unlimited+
Unlimited · 5G
$50
Unlimited Premium
Unlimited · 5G
$60
Mint Mobile Plans
5GB
5GB · 5G
$15
15GB
15GB · 5G
$20
20GB
20GB · 5G
$25
Unlimited
Unlimited · 5G
$30
Our Verdict
Mint Mobile is better for budget-conscious users who want plans starting at $15/mo on the T-Mobile network. Boost Mobile is better if you want plans on the AT&T network starting at $25/mo. Both carriers offer the same tower coverage as Big Wireless at a fraction of the price.
Who Should Choose Boost Mobile
- ✓ You want the AT&T network
- ✓ Plans starting at $25/mo
- ✓ 3 plan options to choose from
Who Should Choose Mint Mobile
- ✓ You want the T-Mobile network
- ✓ Plans starting at $15/mo
- ✓ 4 plan options to choose from
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boost Mobile or Mint Mobile cheaper?
Mint Mobile is cheaper, with plans starting at $15/mo. Boost Mobile starts at $25/mo.
Which network does Boost Mobile use?
Boost Mobile uses the AT&T network. You get the same coverage as AT&T customers at a lower price.
Which network does Mint Mobile use?
Mint Mobile uses the T-Mobile network. You get the same coverage as T-Mobile customers at a lower price.
Can I keep my phone number if I switch to Boost Mobile or Mint Mobile?
Yes. Both carriers support number porting. You can transfer your existing phone number in about 10-30 minutes during the sign-up process.
Do Boost Mobile and Mint Mobile offer 5G?
Most modern plans from both Boost Mobile and Mint Mobile include 5G access at no extra cost where the network supports it.