The short answer is this: Mint Mobile’s low-priced plans beat Xfinity’s at every level. That—plus the fact that Xfinity’s service is limited to existing customers—make Mint the better choice for most people. But some existing Xfinity customers might like the flexibility of Xfinity’s By the Gig plans. Also, Mint doesn’t offer any family plans, whereas Xfinity does. We’ll go over all the details you need to know in this review. But first, let’s go over a few tips for how to choose the ideal phone plan.
Unlimited talk and text 5G network access Mobile hotspot data T-Mobile coverage
The only major difference between each plan is the cost and the amount of data you get. Take a look. So what about Mint’s “unlimited” data option? Well, we put the word unlimited in scare quotes for a reason. It’s more like a 35 GB plan because after you use that much data your speeds will go way down. While 35 GB is a lot of data, it’s hardly unlimited. One more thing to note about Mint’s plans is that they are all subject to data deprioritization. This means that customers are always at risk of having their data slowed down when the network is busy even before reaching their data cap. (This is also true for Xfinity’s plans.) In short: Mint’s plans are an awesome deal if all you need is 4–35 GB of high-speed data, and you don’t mind the risk of occasional data slowdowns due to deprioritization. But if you need truly unlimited data or the very fastest data speeds, then you might want to look elsewhere. For example, the company’s 15 GB plan goes from $25 to $45 after the first month. If you want to keep the $25 a month price, you have to sign up for another 12 months of service. Take a look at this screenshot from Mint’s site. The By the Gig plans start at just $15. That gets you unlimited talk and text, and 1 GB of data. Plus, you’ll get free access to millions of Xfinity-operated Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the country. You can go up to the 3 GB or 10 GB plans if you think you’ll use more data. On any By the Gig plan you’ll be charged an extra $15 for every GB of data you use beyond the original allotment. That can add up fast, so if you use a lot of data, then the Unlimited option may be a better choice. Xfinity Mobile’s Unlimited Data plan will get you unlimited talk, text, and data, plus 5G access and hotspot data. But your download speeds will be throttled at 5–12 Mbps, and your data will be capped at 20 GB (so much for unlimited). After you hit that cap, your speeds can be reduced even more.
1 line — $45/mo. 2 lines — $80/mo. (or $40 per line) 3 lines — $100/mo. (or $33.33 per line) 4 lines — $120/mo. (or $30 per line)
As you can see, with Xfinity Mobile’s family plans with unlimited data, you get a much better deal than you would with Mint’s “no family plans” approach. There are benefits to both of these networks. T-Mobile’s network has the largest 5G infrastructure in the country and the fastest 4G speeds. So if you want speed, Mint is the way to go. Meanwhile, Xfinity’s Verizon-run network has the best nationwide coverage. Here’s a look at the two network’s coverage maps.
Plans: Mint and Xfinity’s plans look pretty similar from afar. But a close look reveals that Mint’s plans offer more bang for your buck at every level. Unfortunately, neither carrier offers an amazing unlimited data plan. Family plans: You can add extra lines to your account with both Mint and Xfinity. However, you won’t see any family plan price discounts unless you go with Xfinity. Coverage and performance: Both Mint and Xfinity have issues with data throttling and deprioritization. Mint’s T-Mobile-run network can theoretically offer better data speeds, but Xfinity’s Verizon-run network gives you more nationwide coverage.
We hope that this Mint vs. Xfinity review helped you find the perfect plan!
