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Tello Prepaid GSM Phone Service: Unlimited Talk & Text + 1GB Data Plan Expired

$5/mo. for First 3 Months
(then $10/mo. thereafter)
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Tello offers New and Existing Customers opening a New Line select Tello Prepaid GSM Phone Service Plans + Free SIM Card Kit at a reduced introductory rate of as low as $3.50/month for the First 3 Months of Service. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member swammer & bazardeal for finding this deal.

Note, after the first 3 months of service, the price to continue on your prepaid line will revert to standard plan costs (listed below).

Available offers:
  • New Customer Discount: Apply coupon code 15OFFAFF for an extra 15% off the first month (only)
    • Unlimited Text + 100 Talk Minutes + 1GB Data Plan $3.50/month for the First 3 Months (then $7/mo. to continue)
    • Unlimited Text + 100 Talk Minutes + 2GB Data Plan $5.50/month for the First 3 Months (then $11/mo. to continue)
    • Unlimited Talk & Text + 1GB Data Plan $5/month for the First 3 Months (then $10/mo. to continue)
    • Unlimited Talk & Text + 2GB Data Plan $7/month for the First 3 Months (then $14/mo. to continue)
    • Unlimited Talk & Text + 4GB Data Plan $9.50/month for the First 3 Months (then $19/mo. to continue)
    • Unlimited Talk & Text + 6GB Data Plan $12/month for the First 3 Months (then $24/mo. to continue)
    • Unlimited Talk & Text + 8GB Data Plan $14.50/month for the First 3 Months (then $29/mo. to continue)
    • Unlimited Talk & Text & Data (25GB high speed, unlimited 2G) Plan $19.50/month for the First 3 Months (then $39/mo. to continue)
Features:
  • You can upgrade or downgrade your plan anytime with no extra fees, after the 3 month period.
  • Once your monthly plan data is used up, you will rever to unlimited 2G data until the next month begins.
  • Tello offers 4G LTE and 5G service.
  • A compatible 5G capable device and 5G coverage in your area is required to receive 5G service.
  • You may bring your current number to Tello or get a new one.
  • Tello operates on the nationwide T-Mobile GSM network (check your coverage area).
  • A compatible smartphone is required (check your phone's compatibility here or buy one from Tello).

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  • Offer valid through March 31, 2021 or while promotion lasts.
  • Refer to the original forum post here for additional details and discussion.
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Tello [tello.com] offers Newcomers and new lines select Tello Prepaid Phone Service Plans at a reduced introductory rate of as low as $5/month for the First 3 Months of Service. A SIM Card Activation Kit is provided Free with your plan purchase. Shipping is free.

Note, after the first 3 months of service, the price to continue on your prepaid line will revert to standard plan costs (listed below).

Available offers:
  • Unlimited Text, 100mins + 1GB LTE Plan $3.5/month for the First 3 Months (then $7/mo. to continue)
  • Unlimited Text, 100mins + 2GB LTE Plan $5.5/month for the First 3 Months (then $11/mo. to continue)
  • Unlimited Talk & Text + 1GB LTE Plan $5/month for the First 3 Months (then $10/mo. to continue)
  • Unlimited Talk & Text + 2GB LTE Plan $7/month for the First 3 Months (then $14/mo. to continue)
  • Unlimited Talk & Text + 4GB LTE Plan $9.5/month for the First 3 Months (then $19/mo. to continue)
  • Unlimited Talk & Text + 6GB LTE Plan $12/month for the First 3 Months (then $24/mo. to continue)


15OFFAFF coupon code works for 15% OFF. - thanks bazardeal

Also make sure to get referral code for $10 tello dollars to use for future payment.


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Last Edited by swammer March 10, 2021 at 11:08 AM
extended until 3/31

missing features for iPhones: VoLTE, WIFI-calling, 5G and more
  • Note: VoLTE is available for voLTE compatible phones
  • Note: 5G is available for 5G compatible phones

from post 115 by ShannonF4392

If you want to switch now, you can order a free GSM SIM through your account. Or if you are happy with the Sprint coverage, you can wait until they tell you that you have to migrate.

Go to My Tello > My Phone > Bring a new phone.
Then enter your current IMEI (or a different IMEI if you plan to use a different phone).
Select "No, I need one - $9.99" when the page asks you if you have a SIM.
Then click on continue, which will take you to the checkout page where you can finalize the order. The $9.99 will come off on the final page. It defaulted to a paid shipping option, but I was able to change to free shipping.

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I would go for the stack social deal instead. More data, more months
I have 5 lines using the $7 plan (1gb , 100 min, unlimited text) using the referral dollars and have no issue with them.

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02-15-2021 at 06:47 AM.
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How does this work for existing customers?
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02-15-2021 at 07:20 AM.
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Quote from StefanoM3235 :
How does this work for existing customers?
It doesn't, unless you want to start a new line.
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02-15-2021 at 07:29 AM.
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How do you get GSM SIM free? It's still wanting to charge me $9.99 for it
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02-15-2021 at 07:41 AM.
02-15-2021 at 07:41 AM.
Quote from AmusedMusic9348 :
How do you get GSM SIM free? It's still wanting to charge me $9.99 for it
Have you gone all the way to checkout? As a new customer, it should offer it to you for free at the end (take the charge off as a credit). Existing customers, such as myself, can't get the offer, but can still get a new free SIM by putting in the IMEI of a new compatible TMobile device. You'll get the free SIM (w/o the half price offer) in about a week.

New customers can also get a referral code from an existing customer to get another $10 in free credit -- since this is basically a 50% discount for three months I'd suggest just using that and then using the $10 for more service (you must have enough Tello credit to pay the entire bill). It may work that the Tello credit even pays for the discounted second or third month (as long as the plan is under $10)
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02-15-2021 at 07:43 AM.
02-15-2021 at 07:43 AM.
Quote from pitflyer :
Have you gone all the way to checkout? As a new customer, it should offer it to you for free at the end (take the charge off as a credit). Existing customers, such as myself, can't get the offer, but can still get a new free SIM by putting in the IMEI of a new compatible TMobile device. You'll get the free SIM (w/o the half price offer) in about a week.

New customers can also get a referral code from an existing customer to get another $10 in free credit -- since this is basically a 50% discount for three months I'd suggest just using that and then using the $10 for more service (you must have enough Tello credit to pay the entire bill). It may work that the Tello credit even pays for the discounted second or third month (as long as the plan is under $10)

I'm stuck at the IMEI check. Let me see if I can pass through it. Send me your ref and I'll use it

To the checkout page and still wants to charge me $10 for the SIM😤
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I would go for the stack social deal instead. More data, more months
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can i cancel the service after 3 months?
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02-15-2021 at 09:17 AM.
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Looking for recommendations for a good cheap phone that will work with Tello.
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can i cancel the service after 3 months?
Sure you can.
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Looking for recommendations for a good cheap phone that will work with Tello.
Any phone that works with T-Mobile.
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I do not see option to port a number. It only shows new number allocated by Tello. Also, it still wants to charge me $10 for SIM card.
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02-15-2021 at 09:47 AM.
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Once you pay and get your Tello sim ,

how long do you have to activate it ?

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