How to Activate Your Mint Mobile Plan

Angelo Ilumba Senior Writer

Updated 10 November 2025

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So you decided to switch to Mint Mobile. It's a pretty smart decision, as doing so gets you fast and reliable service at a price much lower than those you see from the major carriers. Now it's time to activate your new plan.

I recently tested out Mint and can tell you that activating a Mint plan is extremely easy. You can do it right on your phone with the Mint Mobile app or online at Mint's website. I'll guide you through the process I took and explain other options.

Switching to Mint Mobile is easy

If you are on the fence about switching to Mint Mobile, don't let a fear of activating on a new plan and carrier scare you. Mint makes the entire process very easy. So, go ahead and make the switch!

To make things even easier, we've outlined each of Mint Mobile's plans and highlighted some of the best Mint Mobile deals. You can also take a quick look at Mint's options here:

Mint Mobile	Mint Mobile 5GB Data Plan 5GB of 4G LTE/5G data T-Mobile 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices 5GB mobile hotspot data Deal: Get this plan for just $10/mo. when you switch to Mint Mobile using promo code 15OFF at checkout. Upfront payment required $10.00/mo $30.00 upfront payment for 3 months (equals to $10.00/month). Intro pricing for new customers only. View Plan	$10.00/mo $30.00 upfront payment for 3 months (equals to $10.00/month). Intro pricing for new customers only.	View Plan
Mint Mobile	Mint Mobile 15GB Data Plan 15GB of 4G LTE/5G data T-Mobile 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices 15GB mobile hotspot data Deal: Get this plan for just $15/mo. when you switch to Mint Mobile using promo code 15OFF at checkout. Upfront payment required $15.00/mo $45.00 upfront payment for 3 months (equals to $15.00/month). Intro pricing for new customers only. View Plan	$15.00/mo $45.00 upfront payment for 3 months (equals to $15.00/month). Intro pricing for new customers only.	View Plan
Mint Mobile	Mint Mobile Mint Kids Plan 5GB 4G LTE/5G data T-Mobile 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices 5GB mobile hotspot data $15.00/mo $45.00 upfront payment for 3 months <br>(equals to $15.00/month). <br>Intro pricing for new customers only. View Plan	$15.00/mo $45.00 upfront payment for 3 months <br>(equals to $15.00/month). <br>Intro pricing for new customers only.	View Plan
Mint Mobile	Mint Mobile 20GB Data Plan 20GB of 4G LTE/5G data T-Mobile 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices 20GB mobile hotspot data Deal: Get this plan for just $20/mo. when you switch to Mint Mobile using promo code 15OFF at checkout. Upfront payment required $20.00/mo $60.00 upfront payment for 3 months (equals to $20.00/month). Intro pricing for new customers only. View Plan	$20.00/mo $60.00 upfront payment for 3 months (equals to $20.00/month). Intro pricing for new customers only.	View Plan
Mint Mobile	Mint Mobile Unlimited Data Plan Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data T-Mobile 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices 20GB mobile hotspot data Deal: Get this plan for just $25/mo. when you switch to Mint Mobile using promo code 15OFF at checkout. Upfront payment required $25.00/mo $75.00 upfront payment for 3 months (equals to $25.00/month). Intro pricing for new customers only. View Plan	$25.00/mo $75.00 upfront payment for 3 months (equals to $25.00/month). Intro pricing for new customers only.	View Plan

Mint Mobile activation

You can activate your Mint Mobile account online or by using the Mint Mobile app.

Activating on the Mint Mobile app

Using the Mint Mobile app is probably the easiest way to activate your Mint plan. This is how I activated my Mint plan for my review.

To activate using the Mint Mobile app:

Download and open the Mint Mobile App (Apple, Android).
Tap on Activate a SIM (upper left-hand corner).

**Activate a SIM** is located on the left corner of the app as soon as you open it. | Image: Angelo Ilumba

Enter in your 11-digit ACT code. You can find this on your SIM card kit or in your confirmation email if you are installing an eSIM.
Follow the next prompts to either keep your number or choose a new phone number.
Install your SIM or eSIM (for an eSIM, Mint Mobile will email you a QR code to scan with your device).

iPhone users should be set from here. Android users, however, will need to change some data settings in order to connect to the internet.

Activating Mint Mobile online

Activating your plan on the Mint site is also very straightforward. You'll simply visit the Mint activation page and enter in your ACT code. The rest of the process is similar to activating through the app.

Changing data settings on Android devices

After you activate your Mint Mobile plan on an Android device, you will need to change some data settings in order to connect to the internet.

To do this, open Access Point Names in your phone's settings. It can be tricky to find this, as it's a little buried in your settings and the location varies depending on your phone. The easiest way to find it is by using your phone's search tool once you have the Settings menu open.

After you find and open Access Point Names, tap on + and change all of the following fields to match these settings:

Name: Mint
APN: Wholesale
Proxy: Leave blank
Port: Leave blank
Username: Leave blank
Password: Leave blank
Server: Leave blank
MMSC: http://wholesale.mmsmvno.com/mms/wapenc
Multimedia Message Proxy: Leave blank
Multimedia Message Port: 8080
MCC: Do not change
MNC: Do not change
Authentication Type: Leave blank
APN Type: default,supl,mms,ia
APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6
APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4/IPv6
MVNO type: GID
MVNO value: 756D

Once you have all the fields correctly configured, tap on the three dots and select Save. You should now have the full power of your Mint Mobile plan.

Tap on the triple dots at the upper-right corner for the option to Save your access point settings. | Image: Angelo Ilumba

Can I change my Mint Mobile number after activation?

Mint Mobile does not give you the option to change your number yourself once your plan is activated. However, you can contact Mint Mobile's customer service and they should be able to help you change your phone number.

Angelo Ilumba

Senior Writer

Angelo is a highly experienced writer for WhistleOut, specializing in unraveling the complexities of the mobile and tech world so that readers can easily understand what is relevant to them. Angelo has been featured on several publications such as MoneyTalksNews, Yahoo Finance, NPR and more.

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