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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.

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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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slkmaster2000
3057 Posts
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I would go for the stack social deal instead. More data, more months
swammer
1668 Posts
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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 17, 2021
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mainkaun123
Feb 17, 2021
48 Posts
Quote from berie001 :
Any phone that works with T-Mobile.
So you need to have a T-Mobile line ?
Feb 17, 2021
48 Posts
Joined May 2018
Feb 17, 2021
mainkaun123
Feb 17, 2021
48 Posts
Will this work on ipad to add a line ?
Feb 17, 2021
2,786 Posts
Joined Jul 2017
Feb 17, 2021
quantecipher
Feb 17, 2021
2,786 Posts
Quote from swammer :
how do I know if they sent me a cdma or gsm sim?
I ordered a sim for a new phone about a month or so ago.
Look for the MNC on your SIM ICCID. For example, for SIM with the following ICCID:

8901 XXX YYYYYYYYYYYYY
where XXX is the MNC.

If the MNC is 120, then it is Sprint, therefore CDMA. For a list of MNC, see:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mob...America)#U

Quote from depofmed :
Any way to just buy a gsm sim that's compatible with tello not from them directly This way u can just open an account in a tax free state without them knowing your real address. Or if not can u change your service area ?
You can get a free T-Mobile SIM from any Apple store or buy the following Ting SIM kit:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/ting...Id=6406986
https://www.target.com/p/ting-sim...A-80414087

The above Ting SIM with label 5G X3 SIM is a T-Mobile SIM that works on Tello.
Feb 17, 2021
147 Posts
Joined Sep 2017
Feb 17, 2021
NaverDotCom
Feb 17, 2021
147 Posts
I use Tello and pay only $5 per month for unlimited text and 100 minutes. It's their cheapest plan.
Feb 17, 2021
36,221 Posts
Joined Jul 2006
Feb 17, 2021
monkeybiz
Feb 17, 2021
36,221 Posts
Quote from NaverDotCom :
I use Tello and pay only $5 per month for unlimited text and 100 minutes. It's their cheapest plan.
I have VOIP over obitalk so rarely use minutes. You probably pay tax with telecom fees on top of plan. My data is flat $5 with some paygo credits for penny text and voice. Just right for light talkers. I don't even pay attention to it except to renew early for data rollover.
Feb 17, 2021
159 Posts
Joined Jun 2005
Feb 17, 2021
JonRandolph
Feb 17, 2021
159 Posts
Quote from RaymondL8930 :
before you select tello,do yourself favor,google search tello review,you will find this company are a big cheater,and change their policy without your attention,hiding charge,you will regret big time
Sadly this has been my experience.
Feb 17, 2021
159 Posts
Joined Jun 2005
Feb 17, 2021
JonRandolph
Feb 17, 2021
159 Posts
Quote from hapakii :
Tello changed the terms of my initial agreement last year and without any advance notice closed both my lines and stole my credit balance.
Sadly, same experience . . .

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Feb 17, 2021
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Feb 17, 2021
infin8007
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Feb 17, 2021
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Quote from slkmaster2000 :
I would go for the stack social deal instead. More data, more months
more cost too.

btw if you use privacy.com you can use a nevada zipcode to save on taxes.

i went with this because when the data runs out you still get 2g data and i'm often by wifi..
oh and i chose 500 mb of data so phone service for less than 5 bucks.

I dont' plan to use it until my other service runs out with the free month of whatever it upstanding or something that was posted here on sd.

Anyone know iif there is a time perioud that you must activate the telllo sim by?
Feb 17, 2021
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Joined Aug 2011
Feb 17, 2021
Follywood
Feb 17, 2021
4,377 Posts
Quote from hapakii :
bo, no, no. I left Tello for Mint
Thanks boo, I currently have mint, so far so good.
Feb 17, 2021
94 Posts
Joined Jul 2006
Feb 17, 2021
lzman
Feb 17, 2021
94 Posts
Has anyone used the TING GSM SIM below on Tello successfully? I contacted Tello support and they said the T-Mobile SIM will not work on Tello.

Quote from quantecipher :
Look for the MNC on your SIM ICCID. For example, for SIM with the following ICCID:

8901 XXX YYYYYYYYYYYYY
where XXX is the MNC.

If the MNC is 120, then it is Sprint, therefore CDMA. For a list of MNC, see:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mob...America)#U


You can get a free T-Mobile SIM from any Apple store or buy the following Ting SIM kit:

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/ting...Id=6406986
https://www.target.com/p/ting-sim...A-80414087

The above Ting SIM with label 5G X3 SIM is a T-Mobile SIM that works on Tello.
Feb 17, 2021
55 Posts
Joined Nov 2016
Feb 17, 2021
809124
Feb 17, 2021
55 Posts
I bought a Red Pocket Mobile for my son for only $60/year. Not just for 3 month. Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Mo-Red...890.l49292
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Feb 17, 2021
94 Posts
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Feb 17, 2021
lzman
Feb 17, 2021
94 Posts
You do not need a T-Mobile line. Most unlocked GSM phones should work. You can check the device compatibility here:

https://tello.com/bring_your_own_phone

Quote from mainkaun123 :
Will this work on ipad to add a line ?
Feb 17, 2021
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Feb 17, 2021
quantecipher
Feb 17, 2021
2,786 Posts
Quote from lzman :
Has anyone used the TING GSM SIM below on Tello successfully? I contacted Tello support and they said the T-Mobile SIM will not work on Tello.
I am using T-Mobile SIM with MNC 260 [wikipedia.org] on Tello and it works. Could you or anyone else please ask Tello what is the MNC on their SIM cards?
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Feb 17, 2021
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Feb 17, 2021
swammer
Original Poster
Feb 17, 2021
1,668 Posts
Quote from 809124 :
I bought a Red Pocket Mobile for my son for only $60/year. Not just for 3 month. Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Mo-Red...890.l49292
Cost more and if coverage sucks, you are out $60
You can try Tello for Unlimited Text + 100 Talk Minutes + 1GB Data Plan $3.50/month for the First 3 Months (then $7/mo. to continue) then down grade after 3 months to 100 mins 1gb or 500mb

and don't forget referral for extra $10!
Last edited by swammer February 17, 2021 at 05:35 AM.
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Feb 17, 2021
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809124
Feb 17, 2021
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Quote from swammer :
Cost more and if coverage sucks, you are out $60
You can try Tello for Unlimited Text + 100 Talk Minutes + 1GB Data Plan $3.50/month for the First 3 Months (then $7/mo. to continue) then down grade after 3 months to 100 mins 1gb or 500mb
No, you can try. My 10y.o. son using it about 6 month and had no problems at all. And you can choose T-Mobile or AT&T cellular net when ordering a sim card.
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