Mint Mobile

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Mint Mobile, LLC
Company type Subsidiary
Industry Telecommunications
FoundedAugust 7, 2016;7 years ago (2016-08-07)
FounderDavid Glickman [1]
Headquarters Costa Mesa, California, U.S.
Key people
David Glickman (CEO)
Rizwan Kassim (Managing Partner)
Services Prepaid Mobile virtual network operator
RevenueOver $100 million [2]
Parent Ka’ena Corporation
Website www.mintmobile.com

Mint Mobile, LLC is a mobile virtual network operator in the United States. 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. [3]

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History

The company was founded in 2015 as Mint SIM, a subsidiary of Ultra Mobile, by Ultra Mobile founder David Glickman, and Rizwan Kassim. [4]

In November 2019, the corporate spin-off of the company from Ultra Mobile was completed [5] and Ryan Reynolds acquired 20–25% ownership in it. [6] 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 March 2023, T-Mobile US agreed to acquire Ka’ena Corporation and its subsidiaries and brands, including Mint Mobile. It was announced that Reynolds would stay on as a spokesperson in his “creative role on behalf of Mint". T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert assured customers that Mint's current $15-per-month plan would remain in place, and that Mint's founders would remain to manage what “will generally operate as a separate business unit.” [7] [8] [9]

In April 2024, the US Federal Communications approved T-Mobile’s purchase of Mint Mobile’s parent company, Ka’ena Corporation. The deal is expected to close May 1st, 2024. [10]

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. [5]

It was ranked by U.S. News & World Report 2nd for Best Cell Phone Plans of 2022, behind Tello Mobile, [11] and "best for overall value" by TechRadar . [12]

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