Tello is an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator), their cell phone service is powered by the national Sprint 4G LTE network. This means you can get big network coverage, without paying big network prices!
Tello offers a range of cheap cell phone plans. This means that you can choose a customized plan based on your usage, rather than wasting money on unlimited data, that most people don’t need.
In addition, you can bring your own phone and number when you switch carrier to save even more.
Tello Network Coverage
Tello Coverage Map
Tello Coverage - Sprint 4G LTE Network Map
Network Performace Comparison
| Network | Overall | Reliability | Speed | Data | Call |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | 94 | 96 | 90 | 95 | 93 |
| AT&T | 92 | 94 | 89 | 93 | 90 |
| T-Mobile | 86 | 88 | 88 | 91 | 84 |
| Sprint | 85 | 87 | 81 | 86 | 79 |
Source: Rootmetrics
Check out how the other major network perform in our wireless coverage guide.
Tello Cell Phone Plans
UnlimitedminsUnlimitedtexts
0 GB4G data
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| Network | Sprint |
|---|---|
| Data Speed | 4G LTE |
| 3G Network | CDMA |
| Mobile Hotspot | Yes |
| Bring Your Phone | Yes |
| Keep Your Number | Yes |
| Contract | No - prepaid |
|---|---|
| Credit Check | No |
| Customer Service | 24/7 |
| International Calls | Yes - Includes Mexico, Canada & China |
| Money Back Guarantee | Yes - 3 days |
UnlimitedminsUnlimitedtexts
0.5 GB4G data
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| Network | Sprint |
|---|---|
| Data Speed | 4G LTE |
| 3G Network | CDMA |
| Mobile Hotspot | Yes |
| Bring Your Phone | Yes |
| Keep Your Number | Yes |
| Contract | No - prepaid |
|---|---|
| Credit Check | No |
| Customer Service | 24/7 |
| International Calls | Yes - Includes Mexico, Canada & China |
| Money Back Guarantee | Yes - 3 days |
| Network | Sprint |
|---|---|
| Data Speed | 4G LTE |
| 3G Network | CDMA |
| Mobile Hotspot | Yes |
| Bring Your Phone | Yes |
| Keep Your Number | Yes |
| Contract | No - prepaid |
|---|---|
| Credit Check | No |
| Customer Service | 24/7 |
| International Calls | Yes - Includes Mexico, Canada & China |
| Money Back Guarantee | Yes - 3 days |
| Network | Sprint |
|---|---|
| Data Speed | 4G LTE |
| 3G Network | CDMA |
| Mobile Hotspot | Yes |
| Bring Your Phone | Yes |
| Keep Your Number | Yes |
| Contract | No - prepaid |
|---|---|
| Credit Check | No |
| Customer Service | 24/7 |
| International Calls | Yes - Includes Mexico, Canada & China |
| Money Back Guarantee | Yes - 3 days |
