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Ryan Reynolds just bought a budget mobile network in the US
Ryan Reynolds now owns a stake in US cellular network Mint Mobile, the company announced on Monday.
The company, which it believes offers “carrier-grade service for a fraction of the cost“, welcomed the star of Detective Pikachu and the Deadpool franchise to the company.
Reynolds welcomed himself to the company on Twitter.
Newest @_MintMobile customer. Also, owner of the company. To keep things above board, I’ll be paying myself $15 a month. #MintOwner pic.twitter.com/hrzd8t8T2H
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) November 25, 2019
“Celebrities generally invest in high-end products like skincare brands or delicious gin companies. Yet Mint is making wireless way more affordable at a time when the average American is paying 65 dollars a month,” said Reynolds.
“I’m excited to champion a more practical approach to the most essential technology.”
Mint, which was founded in 2016, is similar to Rain in South Africa. It offers no contracts and no overages. It charges $15 per month for 4G LTE access.
Feature image: Reynolds at 2018 San Diego Comic-Con, by Gage Skidmore via Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0, resized)
