FAQs
What Tello plans can I choose from?
Ccustomers the choice of four pre-made Tello plans:
Economy: The cheapest pre-made Tello plan includes 1GB of data, unlimited talk, and unlimited text. This plan costs $10/month.
Value: If you need a little more data, the Value plan includes 2GB of data, unlimited talk, and unlimited text. This plan costs $14/month.
Smart: This plan bumps your data to 5GB per month. It also includes unlimited talk, and unlimited text. This plan costs $19/month.
Data: Tello's top-of-the-line plans includes unlimited data, unlimited talk, and unlimited text. This plan costs $29/month.
Does Tello offer service near me?
Tello uses T-Mobile's 5G network to provide coverage across the United States. That includes major metropolitan areas like New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Washington, D.C., and more. You can see Tello's coverage map via the Tello website to see if you'll get a signal in your area.
Does Tello offer international coverage?
Tello offers free international coverage to 60+ destinations. This incudes China, Mexico, and India. You can browse all supported countries via the Tello website. If a country you want to call isn't part of Tello's free network, you'll need to purchase a Pay As You Go credit to call that destination.
Can I use my current phone on Tello?
Most unlocked GSM smartphones can be used on Tello's network. This includes popular models like the iPhone 14, Google Pixel 7, Galaxy S23, and more. Although you can buy a new handset when you sign up with Tello, you don't need to if you already have an unlocked phone that's compatible with their network. You can check your phone's compatibility via the Tello website.
Can I take out a Tello family plan?
Tello offers family plans, but there's no financial benefit to them. You'll sign up as a family and you can manage all of the accounts via one email address and one dashboard. Otherwise, each person in the family can choose their own plan, pay separately, and start their contract on a different day. Unlike most carriers, Tello offers no discount for added lines.
Can I get a Tello student discount?
Yes, students looking to save money on their phone bill can take advantage of Tello's student discount. Tello offers 50% off its 2GB, 5GB, and unlimited data plans for any customer who can very their student status via their Student Beans account.
Hints and tips
Customize your own plan: Unlike many carriers, Tello lets you customize plans to your liking. For instance, you can create a plan that gives you 100 minutes of talk, free texting, and 1GB of data for just $7 each month.
Bring your own phone: One of the best ways to save at any carrier is by bringing your own phone. Tello permits this as long as your phone is unlocked and supported by its network. You can check your phone's compatibility by model number or by IMEI number at Tello's website.
Opt for unlimited: Unlimited data plans are very pricey. However, Tello's unlimited data plan costs just $29 per month. Not only is that one of the best unlimited data plans we've seen, but it's also the cheapest.
Refer a friend to Tello: Spread the Tello love and both your and a friend will get rewarded. If you're a Tello customer, you can have friends or family join Tello using your referral code/link. Once they join, you'll both get $10 Tello dollars. You can use the Tello dollars to pay your phone bill or to buy a new phone on Tello.
How to use Tello coupon codes
1. Select one of our Tello coupon codes to use and click "Get Code".
2. Copy the code for later and head to the Tello website to shop for the items you want.
3. After adding the item(s) you're after to your shopping cart, proceed to the view shopping cart dashboard.
4. Under the "total" summary, you'll find a section that says "Coupon." Manually enter your Tello coupon code, click "Apply," and your discount will be activated.
5. Proceed through the rest of the checkout to place your order.
