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Mint Mobile is a U.S. prepaid wireless provider (an MVNO) known for low-cost plans sold in 3-, 6-, and 12-month bundles. Mint operates on T-Mobile’s network and is built around a digital-first model—online ordering, eSIM activation on compatible phones, and account management through its app.
If you’re searching for “Mint Mobile user count,” Mint doesn’t consistently publish a standalone subscriber number. The clearest public scale signals come from T-Mobile’s acquisition reporting (customer base added through Ka’ena) and app adoption (download ranges). This post consolidates the most reliable, time-stamped metrics.
Answer (quick snapshot)
T-Mobile completed its acquisition of Mint Mobile’s parent (Ka’ena Corporation) on May 1, 2024, after announcing the deal on March 15, 2023 for up to $1.35 billion. In T-Mobile earnings disclosures, the Ka’ena acquisition added 3,504,000 prepaid customers in Q2 2024 (Mint/Ultra/Plum combined). Mint’s Android app shows 1M+ downloads.
Mint Mobile key metrics
| Metric | Figure | Year / Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acquisition announced (T-Mobile → Ka’ena: Mint, Ultra, Plum) | March 15, 2023 | 2023 | T-Mobile Newsroom |
| Deal value (maximum) | Up to $1.35B | Announced March 15, 2023 | T-Mobile Newsroom |
| Acquisition closed | May 1, 2024 | 2024 | T-Mobile Newsroom |
| Prepaid customers acquired via Ka’ena (Mint/Ultra/Plum combined) | 3,504,000 prepaid customers | Q2 2024 (noted in Oct 23, 2025 earnings release) | T-Mobile Newsroom (Q3 2025 earnings) |
| Android app downloads (install range) | 1M+ | Google Play listing updated Feb 17, 2026 | Google Play |
| Company founding year (site claim) | 2016 | Careers page accessed 2026 | Mint Mobile Careers |
What is Mint Mobile?
Mint Mobile sells prepaid wireless service primarily online. The brand’s differentiator is straightforward pricing with larger savings when customers prepay for multiple months. Mint also leans heavily into self-serve support, eSIM activation for compatible phones, and account controls inside the app.
How Mint Mobile fits into T-Mobile
Mint Mobile operated on T-Mobile’s network as an MVNO prior to the acquisition. After closing on May 1, 2024, T-Mobile stated Mint and Ultra would continue to operate with their leadership teams while benefiting from T-Mobile’s network and scale. Mint’s brand voice and marketing approach (including Ryan Reynolds’ ongoing creative involvement) has remained part of how T-Mobile describes the business.
Mint Mobile timeline (high-level)
- 2016: Mint Mobile launches (company site claim).
- March 15, 2023: T-Mobile announces an agreement to acquire Ka’ena (Mint Mobile, Ultra Mobile, Plum) for up to $1.35B.
- May 1, 2024: T-Mobile announces the acquisition has closed.
- Q2 2024: T-Mobile later reports acquiring 3.504M prepaid customers via Ka’ena (Mint/Ultra/Plum combined).
FAQ
How many customers does Mint Mobile have?
Mint Mobile doesn’t consistently publish a standalone subscriber total. The most reliable public scale indicator is from T-Mobile reporting: in its disclosures, T-Mobile stated it acquired 3,504,000 prepaid customers through the Ka’ena acquisition in Q2 2024 (this figure reflects Mint/Ultra/Plum combined, not Mint alone).
Who owns Mint Mobile?
Mint Mobile is owned by T-Mobile following the completion of T-Mobile’s acquisition of Ka’ena Corporation on May 1, 2024.
How much did T-Mobile pay for Mint Mobile?
T-Mobile disclosed it would pay up to $1.35 billion (cash and stock) for Ka’ena Corporation, with the final amount tied to performance and other adjustments.
Does Mint Mobile use T-Mobile towers?
Yes. Mint Mobile runs on T-Mobile’s network (this was true before the acquisition and remains true after T-Mobile took ownership).
How many downloads does the Mint Mobile app have?
The Mint Mobile Android app shows 1M+ downloads on Google Play (install range). App downloads are not the same as active subscribers, but they are a useful adoption proxy.
Sources
- T-Mobile Newsroom (March 15, 2023: deal announcement; up to $1.35B)
- T-Mobile Newsroom (May 1, 2024: deal closed)
- T-Mobile Newsroom (Oct 23, 2025: Ka’ena acquisition added 3,504,000 prepaid customers in Q2 2024)
- Google Play listing (Mint Mobile app downloads range; last updated date)
- Mint Mobile Careers (founded in 2016)
- Reuters (Apr 25, 2024: FCC approval context)
