Mint Mobile announced on Nov 12, 2026 that new customers who sign up for a 12‑month unlimited plan costing $180 can receive up to $500 off select new Android phones, including the Google Pixel 11 series and Samsung S26 series. The offer also adds a $400‑plus credit when users trade in an eligible unlocked phone such as an iPhone 16 or Galaxy S25, and requires full payment up front plus taxes and fees. The limited‑time promotion is designed to attract cost‑conscious switchers while providing a cheaper path to premium devices.
The deal puts pressure on incumbent carriers by bundling a deep device discount with a low‑cost unlimited plan, potentially shifting price‑sensitive consumers toward prepaid MVNOs. It also signals a broader industry trend of carriers using device subsidies as a hook to grow subscriber bases in a market where handset financing has become a key competitive lever.