Mint Mobile 5G home internet, sold as Home MINTernet, is a fixed wireless service on T-Mobile's network that you prepay for three, six or twelve months at a time.[1][2] It suits a household that likes paying ahead and wants no technician. Check your exact address first, because Mint offers it only at select addresses.[1]
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What Mint is actually selling
Home MINTernet uses a 5G gateway that picks up the nearest cell tower and turns that signal into Wi-Fi inside your home.[1] The gateway works as both modem and router, and Mint ships it with a power cord and quick-start guide.[1] Mint says most people can set it up without a technician in under 15 minutes.[1]
The network is T-Mobile's. T-Mobile's own newsroom lists Mint Mobile as one of the brands it operates, alongside T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile, and says Home MINTernet launched on October 15, 2025.[2] That matters for the decision below: Mint and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet share towers but not identical terms.
How the prepaid plans work
You pay for the whole term at checkout. Mint's plan page listed these choices on the access date:[3]
| Plan length | Upfront payment | Equal monthly cost |
|---|---|---|
| 3 months (intro offer) | $120 | $40 |
| 6 months | $270 | $45 |
| 12 months | $480 | $40 |
| 12 months internet + 12 months Unlimited phone | $540 | $45 |
Taxes and fees are extra on all of these.[3] The three-month intro plan renews at the regular rate unless you change or cancel it, and its broadband label shows a $50 regular monthly price after the intro period.[3]
A Mint phone plan lowers the internet price by $10 a month.[3] Mint's help center gives the post-intro rates as $50, $45 and $40 for internet only on three-, six- and twelve-month plans, or $40, $35 and $30 with a phone plan.[1] If you already have a Mint phone line, Mint says you must call to apply the discount instead of getting it automatically online.[1]
The broadband labels list no early termination fee and no one-time purchase fee.[3] The gateway is loaned, though, and Mint charges a non-return fee if you keep it after leaving.[3]
Speed and heavy-use rules
Mint's labels show typical download speeds of 133–415 Mbps, uploads of 12–55 Mbps, and latency of 16–28 ms on its 5G network.[3] Its network policy gives a slower typical download range of 24–111 Mbps when the gateway is on the older LTE network instead of 5G.[4] Where your gateway sits matters; Mint's own help page says placement affects results.[1]
Data is unlimited, with no overage charges on the label.[3] After 1TB in a monthly cycle, Mint places your traffic behind other users' traffic for the rest of that cycle when the network is busy.[4] Mint's network policy also says other brands may get higher priority on the T-Mobile network.[4] If evenings in your area are crowded, test during your busiest hours.
Mint vs T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
Both run on T-Mobile towers, so the choice is mostly about billing and terms. Here is what each company's own page showed on the access date:
| Question | Home MINTernet | T-Mobile 5G Home Internet |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | Upfront for 3, 6 or 12 months[3] | Monthly plan, no annual contract[5] |
| Phone-line discount | $10 a month with a Mint line[3] | $20 a month with a T-Mobile voice line[5] |
| Trial window | 14-day money-back period[1] | 15-day test drive[5] |
| Price lock | Phone + internet bundle only; covers talk, text and 5G data for at least five years[3] | Five-year lock on Rely, Amplified and All-In, taxes and fees excluded[5] |
T-Mobile's Rely plan card showed $60 a month, or $50 with the AutoPay discount, plus taxes and fees.[5] A comparison table on the same page listed different monthly figures, so ask for the checkout price at your address. For a broader look at how 5G home service compares with cable and fiber, see our fixed wireless and 5G home internet guide.
Mint usually fits if you already pay for Mint phone service, are comfortable paying months ahead, and want the lowest equal monthly cost.
T-Mobile usually fits if you would rather pay monthly, want the larger plan choice, or already have a T-Mobile voice line.
Weighing a different carrier? Our T-Mobile vs Verizon 5G home internet comparison covers those terms. If prepaying is the main appeal, our prepaid home internet guide lists other pay-ahead options.
Your first-two-weeks test plan
Mint's money-back window is 14 days, so use it deliberately:[1]
- Day one: try several windows and upper floors, and keep the gateway in the best-performing spot.
- Busy evenings: run a speed test at the time your household streams or calls most.
- Real tasks: hold one long video call and stream on two screens at once.
- Decide early: if results are poor, cancel inside the window and return the loaned gateway to avoid the non-return fee.[3]
Before ordering, read the Broadband Facts label for the plan you choose, including the government taxes line, which varies by location.[3]
Want to compare Mint with wired or other wireless plans at your address? The call option below is a sales comparison line, not Mint or T-Mobile support.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Mint phone plan to get Home MINTernet?
No. Mint says a phone plan is not required, but it lowers the monthly price.[1]
Is Mint home internet the same as T-Mobile Home Internet?
Both use T-Mobile's network, but the plans, billing and discounts differ.[2][5] Compare the terms, not just the network.
Can I get my money back if it doesn't work at my house?
Mint advertises a 14-day money-back period.[1] Return the loaned gateway, or a non-return fee applies.[3]
Sources
- Mint Mobile Help Center: What is 5G Home MINTernet?. Mint Mobile Help Center, What is 5G Home MINTernet?, accessed October 25, 2026. How the gateway works, address availability, setup, money-back period, and post-intro prices. ↩
- T-Mobile Newsroom: Mint Mobile Launches 5G Home MINTernet. T-Mobile Newsroom, Mint Mobile Launches 5G Home MINTernet, accessed October 25, 2026. Launch date, T-Mobile network, and T-Mobile's list of its own brands. ↩
- Mint Mobile: Home MINTernet 5G Home Internet plans and Broadband Facts. Mint Mobile, Home MINTernet plans and Broadband Facts labels, accessed October 25, 2026. Upfront plan prices, renewal, phone-line discount, data management threshold, loaned gateway, label fees and typical speeds. ↩
- Mint Mobile Network Management Policy. Mint Mobile, Network Management Policy, accessed October 25, 2026. Prioritization after heavy monthly use, other-brand priority, and typical 5G and LTE home internet speeds. ↩
- T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plans. T-Mobile, 5G Home Internet plans, accessed October 25, 2026. Plan-card prices, voice-line discount, price lock, contracts and test drive. ↩
Written with AI assistance and checked against the sources listed; our data from FCC/Census as dated. FCC data as of December 30, 2025; Census ACS 5-year 2020-2024. Editorial policy