Metro by T-Mobile vs Mint Mobile
By Rob Webber • Founder & Editor
Head-to-head comparison of plans, features, and pricing
Metro by T-Mobile
T-Mobile network
$—/mo
0 plans available
Mint Mobile
T-Mobile network
$15/mo
4 plans available
Feature Comparison
Feature Metro by T-Mobile Mint Mobile
Networks — T-Mobile
Data Speed — 5G & 4G LTE
3G Network — GSM
Mobile Hotspot — ✅
5G — ✅
VoLTE — ✅
WiFi Calling — ✅
Visual Voicemail — ✅
Bring Your Phone — ✅
Keep Your Number — ✅
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 5am-7pm PT
International Calls — Yes - Mexico & Canada
International Roaming — Yes - As add-on
Plans Side by Side
Metro by T-Mobile Plans
Mint Mobile Plans
5GB
5GB · 5G
$15
15GB
15GB · 5G
$20
20GB
20GB · 5G
$25
Unlimited
Unlimited · 5G
$30
Our Verdict
Metro by T-Mobile is better for budget-conscious users who want plans starting at $0/mo on the T-Mobile network. Mint Mobile is better if you want plans on the T-Mobile network starting at $15/mo. Both carriers offer the same tower coverage as Big Wireless at a fraction of the price.
Who Should Choose Metro by T-Mobile
- ✓ You want the T-Mobile network
- ✓ Plans starting at $0/mo
- ✓ 0 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 Metro by T-Mobile or Mint Mobile cheaper?
Metro by T-Mobile is cheaper, with plans starting at $0/mo. Mint Mobile starts at $15/mo.
Which network does Metro by T-Mobile use?
Metro by T-Mobile uses the T-Mobile network. You get the same coverage as T-Mobile 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 Metro by T-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 Metro by T-Mobile and Mint Mobile offer 5G?
Most modern plans from both Metro by T-Mobile and Mint Mobile include 5G access at no extra cost where the network supports it.