Mint Mobile, the wireless carrier known for shaking up the mobile industry with its no-nonsense pricing, is now expanding into home internet with a new 5G-powered service called MINTernet. The service, announced today and available immediately, starts at $30 per month and runs on T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network.
Real Savings, Real People. No Gimmicks
To kick off the launch, Mint teamed up with the real Tilly Norwood, not the AI-generated actress who recently went viral, but an actual human, Natalie “Tilly” Norwood. The move drives home the company’s theme: MINTernet is as real as the savings it promises.
The new service arrives at a time when many Americans are fed up with their internet bills. Mint Mobile cites data showing that roughly two-thirds of customers are ready to switch providers, with the top reason being high monthly costs. The company’s response is a simple one: make home internet fast, fair, and affordable, without the fine print or bundle traps that cable companies often rely on.
“People are sick of internet companies treating them like human ATMs,” said Scott Venuti, GM of Home MINTernet. “So we did what Mint does best: we made it fast, fair, and affordable. Plus, ours is simple to set up and, in most cases, can be ready in under 15 minutes, probably faster than your current provider answers the phone.”
Ryan Reynolds Keeps It Literal
Mint Mobile co-owner Ryan Reynolds added his signature humor to the announcement, saying, “Today we’re bringing that same energy home. Literally. This is not a metaphor. We literally deliver it to your home. Like it shows up and you turn it on and you start getting 5G home internet and saving money.”
Reynolds’ tongue-in-cheek commentary aside, the expansion marks a logical step for Mint. Backed by T-Mobile’s 5G network, MINTernet aims to simplify home connectivity by using plug-and-play hardware that gets users online in minutes, no technician visits or hidden fees required.
Pricing and Plans
New customers can start with three months of MINTernet for $30 per month when paired with a Mint phone plan (or $40 per month without). After the introductory period, users have two renewal options:
- Lock in $30/month by committing to a 12-month plan ($360 upfront).
- Continue quarterly for $10 more per month ($120 with a Mint phone plan or $150 without).
Each plan includes:
- T-Mobile 5G coverage, the country’s largest and fastest network
- No monthly equipment fees
- Simple setup, typically under 15 minutes
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Cutting the Cord, Mint Style
MINTernet positions itself as the antidote to complicated bundles and promotional fine print. Customers can manage everything online, skip the contracts, and still access premium speeds. For those already using Mint for mobile service, bundling both wireless and home internet offers even deeper discounts, all without the traditional “gotcha” fees of major cable providers.
Mint Mobile has built its reputation on affordable, reliable wireless plans, and MINTernet seems poised to extend that philosophy into home connectivity. The name might sound cheeky, but the intent is clear: real internet, real savings, real simple.
More details are available at mintmobile.com.
