iPhone and Mint Mobile: How to Set Up an eSIM

Quick summary: Here’s how to get Mint Mobile running on an iPhone with an eSIM: buy the plan, activate it from the email, then scan a QR code. Mint plans start as low as $15 a month.

Step 1: Buy a plan

1. Go to Mint Mobile’s site (or use my link below) and click Shop plans.
2. Tap the orange button to shop 3, 6 or 12 month plans.
3. Pick your data amount, from 5GB up to Unlimited. I’d choose unlimited.
4. Choose eSIM (digital delivery), pick your phone brand and model, and tap Add to cart.
5. Tap Proceed to checkout, fill in your details and buy it.

Step 2: Activate your service

1. Open the email from Mint and tap Activate service.
2. Enter your ZIP code and choose to transfer your number or get a new one.
3. Enter your first and last name and email and tap Continue. Activation starts.
4. Create a password when it’s done. Your phone number and that password are how you log in to your Mint account.

Step 3: Set up the eSIM on your iPhone

1. Go to Settings > Cellular > Set Up Cellular.
2. Tap Use QR Code. (You can also transfer from a nearby iPhone.) If you can’t scan it, tap Enter Details Manually and type in the info from the activation page.
3. Scan the QR code, then tap Continue to activate the SIM.
4. When it says Cellular Setup Complete, tap Done.
5. Restart your iPhone to be safe. Then you’re good to go.

Get Mint Mobile

• Mint Mobile: $15 unlimited data, talk and text