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It feels like prices are constantly rising, while we seem to get less and less for our money. It's one of the reasons we launched the Tom's Guide Savings Squad and why we want to draw attention to Mint Mobile's latest announcement. The carrier has confirmed it will be raising data allowances for all of its plans without charging customers a penny more in the process.Previously, Mint offered four separate data plans and we rank the provider as the overall best cell phone plan you can choose. 5GB was the cheapest, followed by 15GB, 20GB, and then jumping all the way up to Unlimited. The allowances for three of those plans have increased, with Mint now offering 6GB, 17GB and 23GB plans.Obviously, you can't increase unlimited data, but Mint has increased the amount of high-speed hotspot data available to customers on an Unlimited plan. That means Unlimited customers now get 20GB of tethering, instead of the previous 10GB.So, how much are these plans going to set you back? It depends on how many months you sign up for. So here's a table to illustrate everything:Swipe to scroll horizontallyRow 0 - Cell 0 3 months6-months12-months6GB$15.00$20.00$15.0017GB$20.00$25.00$20.0023GB$25.00$35.00$25.00Unlimited$30.00$35.00$30.00Those plans also come with upfront payments, ranging from $45 to $90 for a 3-month plan, $120 to $210 for a 6-month plan, or $180 to $360 for a 12-month plan. Gotta say, though, those 6-month plans don't look particularly enticing and seem like much worse value than the alternatives for new customers. So bear that in mind if you decide to sign up with Mint.Mint offers a bunch of extra benefits as standard, too. This includes high-speed 5G data powered by T-Mobile's network, free mobile hotspot use, plus free calls to Mexico, Canada, and the U.K. That's on top of unlimited calls and texts that you'd get anywhere else. According to Mint, typical download speeds range from 70Mbps to 357 Mbps. Though the available speeds will obviously vary depending on where you are and what the coverage is like.This change doesn't seem to be a limited-time thing, and the way Mint is marketing these changes suggests it'll be a permanent increase in data. In other words, if you're not already a Mint Mobile customer, there's no need to rush off and sign up while you can; the boosted data allowance should still be there whenever it's time to leave your current carrier.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
