Mint Mobile launches a new kids-focused plan for $15

Mint Mobile, now owned by T-Mobile and with Ryan Reynolds as its most prominent public face, has launched a new kids-focused plan. The company touts it as an ideal, easy-to-manage plan for parents. However, there are still some questions about what makes it so ideal for little ones.

Mint Mobile’s kids plan includes 5GB of mobile data

Mint Mobile’s new kids plan offers 5GB of data quota so your kids can stay connected and in touch when they need it and there’s no WiFi available. The plan has an introductory offer of $15 a month, though you have to pay three months upfront if you want to sign up ($45). After that period, you’ll have to pay the equivalent of $25 a month for the three-month plan.

You have the option to subscribe for either six months at $20 per month or for twelve months at the initial price of $15 per month, with quarterly payments. Yes, the plan seems designed for parents to opt for the year-long option. Aside from the 5GB of mobile data, the kids plan is pretty similar to Mint’s standard plans in terms of features, including hotspot support. Once they go over the 5GB data limit, kids will still be able to stay connected through the T-Mobile network, but at 2G speeds.

Parents will receive email communications, announcements, and advertising from Mint Mobile. The carrier also states that parents can “monitor child’s data usage.” However, beyond that, the plan doesn’t appear to offer any additional options or features specifically designed for children. For example, there isn’t a dedicated app with additional parental control and monitoring options, or anything like that.

Other plans offer better value for money

Mint Mobile already offers other plans that, for a similar price, offer a much higher data quota. Therefore, if you’re seeking an affordable plan for kids that doesn’t necessitate heavy mobile data usage, other options appear to be more suitable. The carrier should provide more details about all the features that are actually available in the plan and what makes it so special for children.