Tello Review 2026
The cheapest T-Mobile plans you'll find — starting at $10/mo with no commitment.
Tello is one of the cheapest ways to get on T-Mobile's network. The $10/mo plan includes 2GB data, free calling to 60+ countries, and no contract. The $15/mo plan bumps to 10GB with 10GB hotspot. The $25/mo Unlimited plan includes 50GB of high-speed data, 10GB hotspot, and free international calling. Taxes and fees are extra on all plans. If you're a light data user on Wi-Fi most of the day and want the lowest possible monthly bill on T-Mobile's network, Tello is hard to beat. The trade-off: limited hotspot and no included international roaming (PAYG roaming is available separately).
Best For
Tello is the right call if you fit these
Wi-Fi-first users who barely use mobile data
Budget shoppers looking for the absolute lowest monthly bill
International callers — free calling to 60+ countries on all plans
Month-to-month flexibility with no contract or commitment
Light users who want T-Mobile's 5G network without overpaying
Skip If
Probably not worth it when…
You need big high-speed data — 50GB on the Unlimited plan before throttling
You want more than 10GB hotspot — Tello caps at 10GB even on Unlimited
You need HD video streaming — Tello caps at SD on all plans
You want taxes included — Tello adds taxes and fees on top
You need included international data roaming — Tello offers PAYG roaming but it's not included in plans
All Tello Plans
$10 Plan
Entry$15 Plan
Best Value$25 Unlimited
PremiumPros & Cons
What we like
6 reasons$10/mo for 2GB — one of the cheapest plans in wireless
Free calling and texting to 60+ countries from the US on all plans
$25/mo Unlimited with 50GB high-speed data is strong for the price
Month-to-month — no annual prepay, no commitment
T-Mobile's 5G network included on all plans
Hotspot included on all plans (2GB/10GB/10GB by tier)
What to know
6 caveatsTaxes and fees added on top of all advertised prices
Max 10GB hotspot even on the Unlimited plan
SD video streaming on all plans — no HD option
Can be deprioritized behind T-Mobile postpaid during congestion — 50GB high-speed threshold on Unlimited
No in-store support — online only
International data roaming is Pay-As-You-Go only — not included in any plan
Network & Coverage
Tello runs on T-Mobile's network, including T-Mobile's 5G. As an MVNO, Tello customers can be deprioritized behind T-Mobile postpaid subscribers during network congestion. The $10 plan includes 2GB data and 2GB hotspot. The $15 plan includes 10GB data and 10GB hotspot. The $25 Unlimited plan includes unlimited data with 50GB of high-speed data before throttling, plus 10GB hotspot. All plans include free calling and texting to 60+ countries from the US. International data roaming is available on a Pay-As-You-Go basis (not included in plans). Video streaming is capped at SD on all plans. Taxes and fees are extra.
Tello is the plan for people who barely use their phone — and that's a compliment
Tello's sweet spot is the user who's on Wi-Fi 90% of the time and just needs a reliable phone line with some mobile data for when they're out. The $10/mo plan with 2GB and free international calling is genuinely hard to find anywhere else. The $15/mo plan at 10GB is the best value in the lineup — enough data for most light-to-moderate users at an unbeatable price. Even the $25/mo Unlimited plan holds up — 50GB of high-speed data on T-Mobile's network for $25 is competitive with Mint's annual prepay price, except Tello doesn't require upfront commitment. The trade-off vs. Mint: Tello is month-to-month but data is deprioritized (not premium priority). The trade-off vs. US Mobile: Tello is simpler and cheaper but locked to T-Mobile's network with no network choice. If you're a light user who values low cost and flexibility above all else, Tello is the pick.
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