Mint Mobile, LLC is a mobile virtual network operator owned by T-Mobile US. Mint Mobile offers users the option to buy either a physical SIM card or an eSIM online. They charge users in increments of 3, 6, or 12 months, with discounts that vary depending on the length of the subscription.
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
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| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Founded | August 7, 2016 |
| Founder | David Glickman |
| Headquarters | Costa Mesa, California, U.S. |
Key people | David Glickman (CEO) Rizwan Kassim (Managing Partner) |
| Services | Prepaid Mobile virtual network operator |
| Revenue | Over $100 million |
| Parent | T-Mobile US |
| Website | www |
History
The company was founded in 2015 as Mint SIM, a subsidiary of Ultra Mobile, by Ultra Mobile founder David Glickman, and Rizwan Kassim.
In November 2019, the corporate spin-off of the company from Ultra Mobile was completed and Ryan Reynolds acquired 20–25% ownership in it. Reynolds and founder Glickman both served on the board of directors for The Michael J. Fox Foundation, and Glickman was impressed with Reynolds' marketing for Deadpool.
In March 2023, T-Mobile US agreed to acquire Ka'ena Corporation and its subsidiaries and brands, including Mint Mobile. It was announced that Reynolds would stay on as a spokesperson in his "creative role on behalf of Mint", and that Mint's founders would remain to manage what "will generally operate as a separate business unit."
The acquisition was completed on May 1, 2024. Mint's current $15-per-month plan will remain in place, although customers would also receive free roaming in Canada (unlimited talk and text, 3 GB of data), and other "perks" in the future.
Awards and recognition
- In 2021, it was named "the fastest growing company in America", and listed among the best places to work by American City Business Journals.
- U.S. News & World Report ranked Mint Mobile 2nd for Best Cell Phone Plans of 2022 (behind Tello Mobile).
- TechRadar awarded Mint Mobile the title of "best for overall value" in the mobile phone plan category.