Mint Mobile Deal: Save $500 on the Google Pixel 9

If you're looking to save on your cell phone service and snag a new phone for less, Mint Mobile's Black Friday sale is perfect for you. You can receive their unlimited plan for $15 per month for 12 months, while receiving a $500 discount on the Google Pixel 9.

Terms do apply, such as you must bring your number to Mint Mobile. You can check on their website to determine if you can port your number over.

Mint Mobile deal overview

Mint Mobile plans

There are four plans to choose from. They range from 5GB for $15/month, to unlimited data for $15/month, with three months prepaid required. By comparison, Verizon offers a wider range of pre-paid phone plans, but the base price is $35/month.

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If you plan to bundle the Google Pixel deal, you'll receive $500 off the base price of the Google Pixel 9, dropping it from $799 to $299. Next, you'll be able to choose your plan. The Unlimited plan for 12 months cost you $180, which is an exceptional deal. Add these two together, and you'll receive one of the best phones on the market with cell service for $479 for one year. That's an incredible value given Mint Mobile's coverage.

Mint Mobile coverage

Mint Mobile operates on the T-Mobile network, which offers excellent 4G coverage in the U.S. East Coast, South and Mid-Atlantic, but spotty coverage in Western states. On the other hand, Mint Mobile has more 5G coverage than AT&T or Verizon.

Check the map below to see T-Mobile coverage in the U.S. and go to Mint Mobile's interactive map to see 4G and 5G coverage in your area.

Map of service areas for Mint Mobile coverage in the U.S.

Mint Mobile vs Verizon

Mint Mobile is based on the former T. Mobile network. It is less comprehensive than Verizon on 4G, but superior on 5G. On the other hand, Mint Mobile will slow down your download speed after you have used 40 GB in a month.

So, how do the two mobile services compare? Verizon might be your better bet if you work from home or need fast download speeds. But if you're looking for a solid plan at a cheap price, you should consider Mint Mobile. Still not sure? Check out this tom's guide review of Mint Mobile.

Ellen writes and edits retirement stories. She joined Kiplinger in 2021 as an investment and personal finance writer, focusing on retirement, credit cards and related topics. She worked in the mutual fund industry for 15 years as a manager and sustainability analyst at Calvert Investments. She earned a master’s from U.C. Berkeley in international relations and Latin America and a B.A. from Haverford College.