Mint Mobile Coverage Map

Mint Mobile runs off of T-Mobile’s 5G network.

Because of this, it provides access to T-Mobile’s 4G LTE and 5G infrastructure. Mint Mobile reports coverage for 99% of Americans on 4G LTE and 98% on 5G. So if T-Mobile works well in your area, Mint Mobile is probably going to work just as well.

According to the most recent Opensignal report from January 2026 (which analyzes mobile network experience), T-Mobile wins the overall download speed experience, overall 5G coverage experience, and overall consistent quality and reliability. According to our in-depth Best Cell Phone Coverage report, T-Mobile will get you the fastest speeds in most metro areas.

Mint Mobile gives you access to the same three layers of coverage available to T-Mobile customers:

1. 5G UC (5G Ultra Capacity) - Mid-band to high-band frequency that delivers maximum download speeds.
2. 5G ER (5G Extended Range) - Covers large distances and ensures you have a 5G signal even when you’re not near a cell tower.
3. 4G LTE coverage: While not as fast as 5G, it delivers reliable speeds when 5G isn’t available in your area.

Aside from overly optimistic coverage maps, the truth is that it can very much depend on where you live.

There are three ways you can check if you get Mint Mobile coverage in your area:

1. Visit Mint Mobile’s site and check their official coverage map.
2. Pay for a 7-day trial kit (sometimes free).
3. Sign up for a 3-month plan and test out the service yourself. Take note that Mint Mobile requires upfront payment of three, six, or twelve months on all of its plans. So a three-month commitment is a good amount of time (and only $45 total) to see if it works for you.

What is the same: You get access to the exact same T-Mobile 5G and 4G LTE network.

What are the differences? There are two.

1. Data deprioritization: Mint Mobile customers can experience temporary slowdowns during network congestion. What this means is that when you’re in a crowded public space like a mall, highway traffic, or a concert, your phone data can potentially be slower than T-Mobile postpaid customers. If you don’t mind a 30-second lag when opening your apps at a crowded football game, then this won’t bother you.
2. Domestic roaming: All Mint Mobile plans include free domestic roaming. This means that if you travel outside of T-Mobile’s network coverage area, your phone will automatically switch to a partner network to keep you connected (albeit at much slower speeds). Interestingly, Alaska and Nebraska were dead zones for Mint users. But with the addition of domestic roaming, there’s more functional service available.

To learn more about T-Mobile vs. Mint Mobile, read this review that details first-hand testing between two real customers.

You can find a solid handful of other prepaid carriers that also operate on T-Mobile’s 5G network.

Check out our page on the best T-Mobile MVNOs, which includes a comprehensive list of all T-Mobile MVNOs.

Our top four picks for best overall T-Mobile MVNOs include:

1. Mint Mobile
2. US Mobile
3. Tello
4. Red Pocket

If you’re not sold on Mint Mobile, you can also look into other affordable MVNOs that run on other networks. Visible is a Verizon MVNO, and Cricket Wireless is an AT&T MVNO that both offer slightly different coverage benefits and plan features than Mint Mobile.

We broke down what to expect with mobile coverage for these popular MVNOs.

Main takeaways:

• Choose Mint Mobile for the fastest 5G speeds and the lowest price starting at $15/mo. ($45 upfront). Read our first-hand Mint Mobile review.
• Choose Visible if you live in a more rural town or if you constantly rely on your hotspot. Read our first-hand Visible review.
• Choose Cricket if you live in an area with strong AT&T coverage and prefer having a physical store for service support. Read our in-depth Cricket review.