What Network Does Tello Use?
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 Coverage
Sprint 4G LTE Network Map
Network Performance 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
- Flexible plans up to 10 GB of high-speed data
- Free texting with all plans
- Change your plan any time
- Unlimited 2G data
This Tello plan includes 0 minutes, 0 texts and 0.5GB of 4G LTE data for $5 per month.
Tello is powered by the nationwide Sprint 4G LTE Network. Tello offers tello plans with no contract, fees or credit check. Choose a customized plan based on your usage and upgrade or downgrade anytime.
Tello allows you to turn your phone into a hotspot with free tethering. You can bring your own phone to Tello and keep your phone number. Tello is compatible with most CDMA unlocked phones. Check Phone Compatibility
Tello includes international calling, VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling. Tello plans automatically renew every 30 days with monthly billing and can be canceled at any time. Tello offers 24/7 customer service.
- Flexible plans up to 10 GB of high-speed data
- Free texting with all plans
- Change your plan any time
- Unlimited 2G data
This Tello plan includes 0 minutes, 0 texts and 1GB of 4G LTE data for $6 per month.
Tello is powered by the nationwide Sprint 4G LTE Network. Tello offers tello plans with no contract, fees or credit check. Choose a customized plan based on your usage and upgrade or downgrade anytime.
Tello allows you to turn your phone into a hotspot with free tethering. You can bring your own phone to Tello and keep your phone number. Tello is compatible with most CDMA unlocked phones. Check Phone Compatibility
Tello includes international calling, VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling. Tello plans automatically renew every 30 days with monthly billing and can be canceled at any time. Tello offers 24/7 customer service.
- Flexible plans up to 10 GB of high-speed data
- Free texting with all plans
- Change your plan any time
- Unlimited 2G data
This Tello plan includes unlimited minutes, unlimited texts and 0GB of 4G LTE data for $8 per month.
Tello is powered by the nationwide Sprint 4G LTE Network. Tello offers tello plans with no contract, fees or credit check. Choose a customized plan based on your usage and upgrade or downgrade anytime.
Tello allows you to turn your phone into a hotspot with free tethering. You can bring your own phone to Tello and keep your phone number. Tello is compatible with most CDMA unlocked phones. Check Phone Compatibility
Tello includes international calling, VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling. Tello plans automatically renew every 30 days with monthly billing and can be canceled at any time. Tello offers 24/7 customer service.
- Flexible plans up to 10 GB of high-speed data
- Free texting with all plans
- Change your plan any time
- Unlimited 2G data
This Tello plan includes unlimited minutes, unlimited texts and 0.5GB of 4G LTE data for $9 per month.
Tello is powered by the nationwide Sprint 4G LTE Network. Tello offers tello plans with no contract, fees or credit check. Choose a customized plan based on your usage and upgrade or downgrade anytime.
Tello allows you to turn your phone into a hotspot with free tethering. You can bring your own phone to Tello and keep your phone number. Tello is compatible with most CDMA unlocked phones. Check Phone Compatibility
Tello includes international calling, VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling. Tello plans automatically renew every 30 days with monthly billing and can be canceled at any time. Tello offers 24/7 customer service.
Sprint vs Tello Price Comparison
Keep your Sprint phone, number & coverage: Save $660 per year
| Carrier | Network Coverage | 4G LTE Data | Price | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprint | Sprint 4G LTE | Unltd* | $60/mo | $720/yr |
| Tello | Sprint 4G LTE | 0.5GB | $5/mo | $60/yr |
| *Don't waste money on unlimited data - Avg. data usage is only 3-5GB | Savings | $55/mo | $660/yr | |
Tello Features
- Service on the nationwide Sprint network
- Money-back guarantee on phones (no refunds on plans)
- Prepaid - no contract, credit check, or activation fee
- Bring your own phone or choose from a modest selection of new or refurbished devices
- Keep your current phone number
- Use of your plan data as a mobile hotspot through your phone is allowed
- Use your minutes to call Canada, China, and Mexico
- Minutes to other countries available as add-on
- 24/7 customer service
