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'''Mint Mobile, LLC''' 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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How Mint Mobile Works |url=https://www.mintmobile.com/how-it-works/plans/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=mintmobile.com}}</ref>
'''Mint Mobile, LLC''' is a [[mobile virtual network operator]] owned by [[T-Mobile US]] that offers [[prepaid mobile phone]] plans with physical [[SIM card]]s or [[eSIM]]s.


==History==
==History==
The company was founded in 2015 as Mint SIM, a subsidiary of [[Ultra Mobile]], by Ultra Mobile founder David Glickman, and Rizwan Kassim.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ultra Mobile Tops Inc. 5000 |url=https://www.ocbj.com/news/2015/aug/13/ultra-mobile-tops-inc-5000/ | work=[[American City Business Journals]] | date=August 13, 2015}}</ref>
The company was founded in 2015 as Mint SIM, a subsidiary of [[Ultra Mobile]], by Ultra Mobile founder, and Rizwan Kassim.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ultra Mobile Tops Inc. 5000 |url=https://www.ocbj.com/news/2015/aug/13/ultra-mobile-tops-inc-5000/ | work=[[American City Business Journals]] | date=August 13, 2015}}</ref>


In November 2019, the [[corporate spin-off]] of the company from Ultra Mobile was completed<ref name=accolades>{{Cite news | url=https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2021-10-21/employee-centric-mint-mobile-in-costa-mesa-given-accolades-for-workplace-culture | title=Employee-centric Mint Mobile in Costa Mesa given accolades for workplace culture | first=SUSAN | last=HOFFMAN | work=[[Los Angeles Times]] | date=October 21, 2021 | url-access=limited}}</ref> and [[Ryan Reynolds]] acquired 20–25% ownership in it.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/ryan-reynolds-now-owns-mint-mobile/ | title=Ryan Reynolds now owns Mint Mobile | first=Oscar | last=Gonzalez | work=[[CNET]] | date=November 25, 2019}}</ref> 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 (film)|Deadpool]]''.<ref name=glickman>{{Cite web | url=https://www.pressreader.com/usa/inc-usa/20210901/283957475584629 | title=David Glickman | work=[[Inc. (magazine)|Inc.]] | via=[[PressReader]] | date=September 1, 2021}}</ref>
In November 2019, the [[corporate spin-off]] of the company from [[Ultra Mobile]] was completed<ref name=accolades>{{Cite news | url=https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2021-10-21/employee-centric-mint-mobile-in-costa-mesa-given-accolades-for-workplace-culture | title=Employee-centric Mint Mobile in Costa Mesa given accolades for workplace culture | first=SUSAN | last=HOFFMAN | work=[[Los Angeles Times]] | date=October 21, 2021 | url-access=limited}}</ref> and [[Ryan Reynolds]] acquired 20–25% ownership in it.<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/ryan-reynolds-now-owns-mint-mobile/ | title=Ryan Reynolds now owns Mint Mobile | first=Oscar | last=Gonzalez | work=[[CNET]] | date=November 25, 2019}}</ref> 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 (film)|Deadpool]]''.<ref name=glickman>{{Cite web | url=https://www.pressreader.com/usa/inc-usa/20210901/283957475584629 | title=David Glickman | work=[[Inc. (magazine)|Inc.]] | via=[[PressReader]] | date=September 1, 2021}}</ref>


In March 2023, [[T-Mobile US]] agreed to acquire Ka'ena Corporation and its subsidiaries and brands, including Mint Mobile.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |title=Mint and Ultra: Welcome to the T-Mobile Family! |url=https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/t-mobile-closes-acquisition-mint-and-ultra-mobile/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=T-Mobile Newsroom |language=en-US}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{Cite web |title=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 |url=https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/t-mobile-to-acquire-mint-and-ultra-mobile/ |access-date=2023-03-16 |website=T-Mobile Newsroom |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Korn |first=Jennifer |date=2023-03-15 |title=T-Mobile to buy Ryan Reynolds' Mint Mobile in a $1.35 billion deal {{!}} CNN Business |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/15/tech/mint-mobile-tmobile-purchase-ryan-reynolds/index.html |access-date=2023-03-16 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release | url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230314006075/en/T-Mobile-to-Acquire-and-Turbocharge-Mint-Mobile-and-Ultra-Mobile-Brands-Will-Continue-Delivering-Value-on-the-Un-carrier%E2%80%99s-5G-Network | title=T-Mobile to Acquire and Turbocharge Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile, Brands Will Continue Delivering Value on the Un-carrier's 5G Network | publisher=[[Business Wire]] | date=March 15, 2023}}</ref>
In May 2024, [[T-Mobile US]] acquired Mint Mobile, with Ryan Reynolds and other employees remaining in the management of the Mint Mobile business unit.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Mint and Ultra: Welcome to the T-Mobile Family! |url=https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/t-mobile-closes-acquisition-mint-and-ultra-mobile/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=T-Mobile Newsroom |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Roth |first=Emma |date=2024-05-01 |title=T-Mobile owns Mint Mobile |url=https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/1/24146547/t-mobile-mint-mobile-acquisition-complete |access-date=2024-05-03 |website=The Verge |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":02">{{Cite web |title=Mint and Ultra: Welcome to the T-Mobile Family! |url=https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/t-mobile-closes-acquisition-mint-and-ultra-mobile/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=T-Mobile Newsroom |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=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 |url=https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/t-mobile-to-acquire-mint-and-ultra-mobile/ |access-date=2023-03-16 |website=T-Mobile Newsroom |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Korn |first=Jennifer |date=2023-03-15 |title=T-Mobile to buy Ryan Reynolds' Mint Mobile in a $1.35 billion deal {{!}} CNN Business |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/15/tech/mint-mobile-tmobile-purchase-ryan-reynolds/index.html |access-date=2023-03-16 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite press release | url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230314006075/en/T-Mobile-to-Acquire-and-Turbocharge-Mint-Mobile-and-Ultra-Mobile-Brands-Will-Continue-Delivering-Value-on-the-Un-carrier%E2%80%99s-5G-Network | title=T-Mobile to Acquire and Turbocharge Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile, Brands Will Continue Delivering Value on the Un-carrier's 5G Network | publisher=[[Business Wire]] | date=March 15, 2023}}</ref>

The acquisition was completed on May 1, 2024.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Mint and Ultra: Welcome to the T-Mobile Family! |url=https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/t-mobile-closes-acquisition-mint-and-ultra-mobile/ |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=T-Mobile Newsroom |language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roth |first=Emma |date=2024-05-01 |title=T-Mobile owns Mint Mobile |url=https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/1/24146547/t-mobile-mint-mobile-acquisition-complete |access-date=2024-05-03 |website=The Verge |language=en}}</ref>


==Awards and recognition==
==Awards and recognition==

* In 2021, it was named "the fastest growing company in America", and listed among the best places to work by [[American City Business Journals]].<ref name="accolades" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Reynolds - Building a Growing Business Empire and Becoming a Marketing Genius |url=https://championsukplc.com/insights/ryan-reynolds-marketing-genius |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Champions UK Plc |language=en}}</ref>
* In 2021, it was named "the fastest growing company in America", and listed among the best places to work by [[American City Business Journals]].<ref name="accolades" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ryan Reynolds - Building a Growing Business Empire and Becoming a Marketing Genius |url=https://championsukplc.com/insights/ryan-reynolds-marketing-genius |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=Champions UK Plc |language=en}}</ref>
* ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]'' ''ranked Mint Mobile 2nd for Best Cell Phone Plans of 2022 (behind [[Tello Mobile]]).<ref>{{cite news |last=Brooks |first=Onjeinika |date=July 20, 2022 |title=Best Cell Phone Plans of 2022 |url=https://www.usnews.com/360-reviews/services/cell-phone-plans |work=[[U.S. News & World Report]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sims Direct. The 5 Best Cell Phone Plans of 2021 |url=https://simsdirect.com.au/collections/europe |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=SDirect}}</ref>''
* ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]'' ranked Mint Mobile 2nd for Best Cell Phone Plans of 2022 (behind [[Tello Mobile]]).<ref>{{cite news |last=Brooks |first=Onjeinika |date=July 20, 2022 |title=Best Cell Phone Plans of 2022 |url=https://www.usnews.com/360-reviews/services/cell-phone-plans |work=[[U.S. News & World Report]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sims Direct. The 5 Best Cell Phone Plans of 2021 |url=https://simsdirect.com.au/collections/europe |access-date=2024-05-07 |website=SDirect}}</ref>
* ''[[TechRadar]]'' awarded Mint Mobile the title of "best for overall value" in the mobile phone plan category.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 2022 |title=The best prepaid phone plans |url=https://www.techradar.com/deals/best-prepaid-plans |work=[[TechRadar]]}}</ref>
* ''[[TechRadar]]'' awarded Mint Mobile the title of "best for overall value" in the mobile phone plan category.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 2022 |title=The best prepaid phone plans |url=https://www.techradar.com/deals/best-prepaid-plans |work=[[TechRadar]]}}</ref>


Latest revision as of 04:16, 9 October 2024

Mint Mobile, LLC
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryTelecommunications
FoundedAugust 7, 2016; 8 years ago (2016-08-07)
FounderDavid Glickman[1]
HeadquartersCosta Mesa, California, U.S.
Key people
David Glickman (CEO)
Rizwan Kassim (Managing Partner)
ServicesPrepaid Mobile virtual network operator
RevenueOver $100 million[2]
ParentT-Mobile US
Websitewww.mintmobile.com

Mint Mobile, LLC is a mobile virtual network operator owned by T-Mobile US that offers prepaid mobile phone plans with physical SIM cards or eSIMs.

History

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The company was founded in 2015 as Mint SIM, a subsidiary of Ultra Mobile, by Ultra Mobile founder, and Rizwan Kassim.[3]

In November 2019, the corporate spin-off of the company from Ultra Mobile was completed[4] and Ryan Reynolds acquired 20–25% ownership in it.[5] 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 May 2024, T-Mobile US acquired Mint Mobile, with Ryan Reynolds and other employees remaining in the management of the Mint Mobile business unit.[6][7][8][9][10][11]

Awards and recognition

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ White, Ronald D (February 5, 2017). "Ultra Mobile CEO David Glickman finds his calling". Los Angeles Times.
  2. ^ a b "David Glickman". Inc. September 1, 2021 – via PressReader.
  3. ^ "Ultra Mobile Tops Inc. 5000". American City Business Journals. August 13, 2015.
  4. ^ a b HOFFMAN, SUSAN (October 21, 2021). "Employee-centric Mint Mobile in Costa Mesa given accolades for workplace culture". Los Angeles Times.
  5. ^ Gonzalez, Oscar (November 25, 2019). "Ryan Reynolds now owns Mint Mobile". CNET.
  6. ^ "Mint and Ultra: Welcome to the T-Mobile Family!". T-Mobile Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  7. ^ Roth, Emma (2024-05-01). "T-Mobile owns Mint Mobile". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  8. ^ "Mint and Ultra: Welcome to the T-Mobile Family!". T-Mobile Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ "Ryan Reynolds - Building a Growing Business Empire and Becoming a Marketing Genius". Champions UK Plc. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  13. ^ Brooks, Onjeinika (July 20, 2022). "Best Cell Phone Plans of 2022". U.S. News & World Report.
  14. ^ "Sims Direct. The 5 Best Cell Phone Plans of 2021". SDirect. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  15. ^ "The best prepaid phone plans". TechRadar. March 2022.
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