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expired Posted by swammer • Feb 15, 2021

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

(then $10/mo. thereafter)

$5/mo. for First 3 Months

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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).

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Offer valid through March 31, 2021 or while promotion lasts.
  • Refer to the original forum post here for additional details and discussion.

Original Post

Written by swammer
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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).

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Offer valid through March 31, 2021 or while promotion lasts.
  • Refer to the original forum post here for additional details and discussion.

Original Post

Written by swammer

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Top Comments

slkmaster2000
3057 Posts
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I would go for the stack social deal instead. More data, more months
swammer
1668 Posts
296 Reputation
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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Feb 16, 2021
142 Posts
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Techslck20
Feb 16, 2021
142 Posts
Quote from bigmace :
Can I change the plan once the promotion price is over?
Yes you can change to any plan after 3 months since it will be regular pricing.
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Feb 16, 2021
7,347 Posts
Joined Jan 2005
Feb 16, 2021
energyx
Feb 16, 2021
7,347 Posts
Quote from Follywood :
Is Tello better than Mint mobile?
Tello does have excellent customer service.
Feb 16, 2021
259 Posts
Joined Sep 2014
Feb 16, 2021
jperkin28
Feb 16, 2021
259 Posts
Anyone post their lte speeds on this, curious what others are getting
Feb 16, 2021
36,220 Posts
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Feb 16, 2021
monkeybiz
Feb 16, 2021
36,220 Posts
cool, found more info on GSM from FB link. If you're new to Tello, you'll automatically be enrolled in their GSM network, provided you have a compatible device. https://www.imore.com/what-know-a...ransition?
Quote :
Migrating to this network from its old CDMA network will allow Tello to provide improved 4G LTE coverage, faster data speeds, and vastly-improved stability and reliability. New customers will be enrolled in the network immediately while existing customers will be migrated in batches starting with Q1 2021. Support for the CDMA network will continue until at least June.
Feb 16, 2021
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Feb 16, 2021
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Feb 16, 2021
aznshorty
Feb 16, 2021
1,699 Posts
fyi, if you are already on tello, you should request the new GSM sim if you're using CDMA, since they will phase out CDMA in the summer. the sim will be free.
Feb 16, 2021
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SGXIX
Feb 16, 2021
449 Posts
How many days do we have to activate the line once order is placed?

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Feb 16, 2021
709 Posts
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NAMP_Compliance
Feb 16, 2021
709 Posts
Tello now offers GSM service now? Nice.
Feb 16, 2021
2,111 Posts
Joined Jul 2015
Feb 16, 2021
MtF4392
Feb 16, 2021
2,111 Posts
Quote from SGXIX :
How many days do we have to activate the line once order is placed?
I don't think anyone knows for sure, but it's at least 17 days. I have one account that I let lapse back in November, so it had no phone line, but $5 in Tello Dollars. I placed an order on January 30 using the remaining Tello Dollars just to get the free GSM SIM. When I log in today, Feb. 16, it still says "Please activate the service from My Phone tab for this delivery" and "My Plan
100 minutes
Unlimited text
This plan will begin once you activate the service."
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Feb 16, 2021
11 Posts
Joined Apr 2014
Feb 16, 2021
outfoxes2u
Feb 16, 2021
11 Posts
Quote from Follywood :
Is Tello better than Mint mobile?
both are GSM now, it just depends which one has the plan you want.

Mint you have to buy by the term (3, 6, 12 mo).
Tello's by the month.
US mobile is by the month too.
I have all three.

Be sure to use referral code before signup to get credit after initial purchase.
Feb 16, 2021
108 Posts
Joined Dec 2011
Feb 16, 2021
PuppyParent123
Feb 16, 2021
108 Posts
Quote from po-90260 :
Tello uses CDMA phones

Got a free SIM from Sprint store saying I would set up later.

My Tello Custom Plan:
$6 per month
500 MB data
100 minutes talk
Unlimited text

I use WiFi data at home
Tello is no longer activating any new accounts on CDMA, only GSM
Feb 16, 2021
108 Posts
Joined Dec 2011
Feb 16, 2021
PuppyParent123
Feb 16, 2021
108 Posts
Quote from thinklinux :
bad service provider. Stay away from Tello.
Great service provider, been with them 3 years now and already activated to the new GSM service and in my area it is better than Spring was
Feb 16, 2021
1,699 Posts
Joined Aug 2005
Feb 16, 2021
aznshorty
Feb 16, 2021
1,699 Posts
Quote from topdoc :
thx. will do

Can we combine promo codes etc with the target $30 SIM deal?
Are you referring to ting instead?
Feb 16, 2021
63 Posts
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Feb 16, 2021
Dante.Hu
Feb 16, 2021
63 Posts
I used to activate my service using any sprint sim card....

did they stop such approach?
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Feb 16, 2021
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roberthhid
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Feb 16, 2021
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Quote from Dante.Hu :
I used to activate my service using any sprint sim card....

did they stop such approach?
That's over. GSM only now. We will say prayers for all those cheap Ringplus phones with Sprint sims in them that have no place to go. I'm looking at you MonkeyBiz.
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