Mint Mobile 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.[3]
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Founded | August 7, 2016 |
| Founder | David Glickman[1] |
| 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[2] |
| Parent | T-Mobile US |
| Website | www |
History edit
The company was founded in 2015 as Mint SIM, a subsidiary of Ultra Mobile, by Ultra Mobile founder David Glickman, and Rizwan Kassim.[4]
In November 2019, the corporate spin-off of the company from Ultra Mobile was completed[5] and Ryan Reynolds acquired 20–25% ownership in it.[6] 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.[2]
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.”[7][8][9]
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.[10]
Awards and recognition edit
In 2021, it was named "the fastest growing company in America", and listed among the best places to work by American City Business Journals.[5]
It was ranked by U.S. News & World Report 2nd for Best Cell Phone Plans of 2022, behind Tello Mobile,[11] and "best for overall value" by TechRadar.[12]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ White, Ronald D (February 5, 2017). "Ultra Mobile CEO David Glickman finds his calling". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ a b "David Glickman". Inc. September 1, 2021 – via PressReader.
- ^ https://www.mintmobile.com/how-it-works/plans/.
- ^ "Ultra Mobile Tops Inc. 5000". American City Business Journals. August 13, 2015.
- ^ a b HOFFMAN, SUSAN (October 21, 2021). "Employee-centric Mint Mobile in Costa Mesa given accolades for workplace culture". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Gonzalez, Oscar (November 25, 2019). "Ryan Reynolds now owns Mint Mobile". CNET.
- ^ "T‑Mobile to Acquire and Turbocharge Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile, Brands Will Continue Delivering Value on the Un‑carrier's 5G Network ‑ T‑Mobile Newsroom". T-Mobile Newsroom. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ Korn, Jennifer (2023-03-15). "T-Mobile to buy Ryan Reynolds' Mint Mobile in a $1.35 billion deal | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
- ^ "T-Mobile to Acquire and Turbocharge Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile, Brands Will Continue Delivering Value on the Un-carrier's 5G Network" (Press release). Business Wire. March 15, 2023.
- ^ Roth, Emma (2024-05-01). "T-Mobile owns Mint Mobile". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
- ^ Brooks, Onjeinika (July 20, 2022). "Best Cell Phone Plans of 2022". U.S. News & World Report.
- ^ "The best prepaid phone plans". TechRadar. March 2022.