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The video provides a comprehensive guide on porting your number to Mint Mobile and activating their service. It begins with explaining the receipt of a SIM kit containing a free trial SIM card and a second card for porting an existing number. Key steps in the activation process are detailed: inserting the SIM card, entering an activation code online, and choosing between transferring an existing number or acquiring a new one. Essential information required includes the current phone number, account number, account PIN, and billing ZIP code.
The presenter shares their personal experience, emphasizing the importance of keeping the old service active until the transition to Mint Mobile is complete, which can take up to 48 hours. Despite some system inconsistencies and delays, the successful activation ultimately allowed features like group messaging, visual voicemail, and hotspot functionality. Users are advised to avoid opting for auto-recharge initially and to monitor periodically for update notifications throughout the porting process.
Towards the end, the speaker highlights additional Mint Mobile features, such as checking 4G LTE balance and roaming credits, and mentions ongoing promotions and referral discounts. They also encourage viewer support through affiliate links and video engagement. In conclusion, while there may be some hiccups during the porting process, Mint Mobile offers an economical service with various benefits and promotional offers.
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In this part of the video, the presenter explains how to port your number to Mint Mobile and activate their service. They describe receiving a SIM kit, which includes two starter kits: one with a free trial SIM card and another for porting a number if the trial is satisfactory. The video details the activation process, emphasizing the need to have crucial information (current phone number, account number, account PIN, and billing ZIP code) ready for porting. Activation steps include punching out the SIM card, inserting it into the phone, and completing activation online, while keeping the current service active until the transition is completed automatically by Mint Mobile.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on activating a Mint Mobile SIM card and transferring an existing phone number. The process begins by clicking the activate button and entering the activation code. Users can choose to transfer an existing number or get a new one, with the video opting to transfer an existing number. The user needs to enter a zip code for network coverage verification and then provide details from the previous carrier. Mint formats the details automatically but warns about a potential bug with the number entry. After verifying the information, the user clicks transfer and Mint reviews their 7-day money-back guarantee policy.
Next, billing information is entered, with a recommendation to avoid auto recharge initially unless long-term use of Mint is planned. Users then create an account with personal details and proceed with activation. Once the transfer process begins, users are advised to check periodically for updates and will receive an SMS upon completion. The segment concludes with the user ejecting the old SIM card, inserting the Mint Mobile SIM card, and noting the time elapsed since starting the porting process.
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In this part of the video, the speaker details their experience with transferring a phone number to Mint Mobile. Despite being connected to the Mint Mobile network and seeing “Mint 4G” in the control center, their phone number hasn’t appeared in the settings, indicating the porting process isn’t complete. This has been ongoing for two hours now. The online system is inconsistent, sometimes reverting to previous screens and not updating the status accurately. The speaker is patient, understanding that number porting can take up to 48 hours, but finds the lack of updates and missing phone number concerning. They plan to wait another 24 hours and have tried rebooting the phone with no success. Interestingly, their number was successfully ported over from US Mobile on December 3rd, and the Mint Mobile SIM card worked immediately in their iPhone with supported features like group messaging, visual voicemail, and a personal hotspot. The speaker notes that their initial 3-month plan costing $90 was obtained for $20.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses various features of Mint Mobile, including checking 4G LTE balance and roaming credit. The speaker highlights a promotion offering $30 off the next bill for the first referral and $15 for each subsequent referral. The promotion of getting three months of service for $20 is still ongoing, with details provided in the video description via an affiliate link. The speaker also mentions that using the affiliate link supports their channel at no additional cost to the user and encourages viewers to like the video if they found it helpful.