Mint Mobile vs Visible
By Rob Webber • Founder & Editor
Head-to-head comparison of plans, features, and pricing
Mint Mobile
T-Mobile network
$15/mo
4 plans available
Visible
Verizon network
$25/mo
3 plans available
Feature Comparison
Feature Mint Mobile Visible
Networks T-Mobile Verizon
Data Speed 5G & 4G LTE 5G Ultra Wideband & 4G LTE
3G Network GSM CDMA
Mobile Hotspot ✅ ✅
5G ✅ ✅
VoLTE ✅ ✅
WiFi Calling ✅ ✅
Visual Voicemail ✅ ✅
Bring Your Phone ✅ ✅
Keep Your Number ✅ ✅
Contract Prepaid (3/6/12 month) No Contract
Credit Check ❌ ❌
Taxes Included ❌ ✅
Multi-line Discounts ❌ ❌
Multi-month Discounts ✅ ❌
Money Back Guarantee Yes - 7 days Yes - 15 days
Customer Service Mon-Sun 5am-7pm PT Online chat 24/7
International Calls Yes - Mexico & Canada Yes - 30+ countries (Unlimited+)
International Roaming Yes - As add-on Yes - 10+ countries (Unlimited+ Pro)
Plans Side by Side
Mint Mobile Plans
5GB
5GB · 5G
$15
15GB
15GB · 5G
$20
20GB
20GB · 5G
$25
Unlimited
Unlimited · 5G
$30
Visible Plans
Unlimited
Unlimited · 5G
$25
Unlimited+
Unlimited · 5G
$35
Unlimited+ Pro
Unlimited · 5G
$45
Our Verdict
Mint Mobile is better for budget-conscious users who want plans starting at $15/mo on the T-Mobile network. Visible is better if you want plans on the Verizon network starting at $25/mo. Both carriers offer the same tower coverage as Big Wireless at a fraction of the price.
Who Should Choose Mint Mobile
- ✓ You want the T-Mobile network
- ✓ Plans starting at $15/mo
- ✓ 4 plan options to choose from
Who Should Choose Visible
- ✓ You want the Verizon network
- ✓ Plans starting at $25/mo
- ✓ 3 plan options to choose from
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mint Mobile or Visible cheaper?
Mint Mobile is cheaper, with plans starting at $15/mo. Visible starts at $25/mo.
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.
Which network does Visible use?
Visible uses the Verizon network. You get the same coverage as Verizon customers at a lower price.
Can I keep my phone number if I switch to Mint Mobile or Visible?
Yes. Both carriers support number porting. You can transfer your existing phone number in about 10-30 minutes during the sign-up process.
Do Mint Mobile and Visible offer 5G?
Most modern plans from both Mint Mobile and Visible include 5G access at no extra cost where the network supports it.