Tello plans and prices
Tello is a no-contract prepaid carrier on T-Mobile's network with some of the cheapest small data plans in the US.
| Plan | High-speed data | Hotspot | Video | Price, 1 line | Good to know | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tello Starter 2GBPrepaid · T-Mobile | 2 GB | Uses plan data | Not stated | $10 | + taxes & fees | Go to Tello |
| Tello Everyday 10GBPrepaid · T-Mobile | 10 GB | Uses plan data | Not stated | $15 | + taxes & fees | Go to Tello |
| Tello Power 20GBPrepaid · T-Mobile | 20 GB | Uses plan data | Not stated | $20 | + taxes & fees | Go to Tello |
| Tello Max UnlimitedPrepaid · T-Mobile | 50 GB high-speed, then slowed | 10 GB | Not stated | $25 | + taxes & fees | Go to Tello |
Monthly prices with autopay where offered to everyone. Source: Tello's plan page, checked October 21, 2026.
Tello at a glance
Tello is built for people who use little data. Plans start at $10 a month for 2 GB, with 10 GB for $15 and 20 GB for $20. Its unlimited plan costs $25 and includes 50 GB of high-speed data and a 10 GB hotspot.
You can change plans any month without fees. Taxes are added on top of the plan price and depend on where you live.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Very cheap small plans
- Change plans any month
- T-Mobile network
Watch out for
- Taxes added on top
- Online only
- Lower priority than T-Mobile's own plans
Who Tello is best for
Light users, second lines, kids' phones and anyone who is mostly on Wi-Fi.
Switching to Tello and keeping your number
To bring your number, you need your current carrier's account number and a transfer PIN. Do not cancel your old line yourself; it closes automatically once the transfer completes. Our guide on keeping your number walks through every step.
Leaving Tello? Choose to transfer your number when you order and enter your old carrier's account number and transfer PIN.
Using Tello abroad
For data abroad, use a travel eSIM. Compare with travel eSIMs on our eSIM & travel page.
Cheaper alternatives on the same network
- Boost Mobile Unlimited: $10/mo for 6 months, then $25/mo, 30 GB, then up to 512 Kbps
- Mint Mobile Unlimited (6-month intro offer): $10/mo for 6 months, then $35/mo, unlimited, may be slowed after 50 GB when busy
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