Switching from T-Mobile to Mint: three MVNO drawbacks and practical fixes
A former T-Mobile customer details the downsides of using Mint MVNOs—data deprioritization in crowded areas, limited hotspot data, and roaming gaps—along with practical workarounds: force LTE or use a VPN/public Wi‑Fi when needed, add a hotspot data boost or upgrade the plan, set metered connections to curb background usage, and consider international eSIMs or short‑term data passes for travel. Despite saving over $100/month, success with MVNOs requires planning and flexibility and choosing features to fit your usage.