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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Founded | August 7, 2016 |
| Founder | David Glickman [1] |
| Headquarters | Costa Mesa, California, U.S. |
Key people | David Glickman (
CEO) Rizwan Kassim ( Managing Partner) |
| Services | Prepaid Mobile virtual network operator |
| Revenue | Over $100 million [2] |
| Parent | Ka’ena Corporation |
| Website |
www |
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] In March 2023, T-Mobile US agreed to acquire Mint Mobile subject to regulatory approval.
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]
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, [10] and "best for overall value" by TechRadar. [11]
See also
References
- ^ White, Ronald D (February 5, 2017). "Ultra Mobile CEO David Glickman finds his calling". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ a b "David Glickman". Inc. September 1, 2021 – via PressReader.
- ^ https://www.mintmobile.com/how-it-works/plans/.
- ^ "Ultra Mobile Tops Inc. 5000". American City Business Journals. August 13, 2015.
- ^ a b HOFFMAN, SUSAN (October 21, 2021). "Employee-centric Mint Mobile in Costa Mesa given accolades for workplace culture". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Gonzalez, Oscar (November 25, 2019). "Ryan Reynolds now owns Mint Mobile". CNET.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Brooks, Onjeinika (July 20, 2022). "Best Cell Phone Plans of 2022". U.S. News & World Report.
- ^ "The best prepaid phone plans". TechRadar. March 2022.
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- American companies established in 2015
- Companies based in Costa Mesa, California
- Internet service providers of the United States
- Mobile phone companies of the United States
- Mobile virtual network operators
- Privately held companies based in California
- Telecommunications companies established in 2015
- T-Mobile US