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expired Posted by RileyRR • Apr 26, 2021
expired Posted by RileyRR • Apr 26, 2021

Tello Mobile 3 in 1 GSM SIM Card Kit $2 at Amazon

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Tello has moved to GSM SIMs, so no longer can you re-use old Sprint SIMs. Tello will provide a free SIM when you sign up for new service (or for an existing customer using an old CDMA SIM). But, if (like me) you are worried about how long it will take to receive the SIM directly from Tello because your current MVNO contract (MINT for me) is about to expire, Amazon has the SIM kit [amazon.com] for $2 (typically $7+) with 1-day shipping with Prime.

Or, if you just want an extra SIM card for those of us that are jumping back and forth between MVNOs (since apparently you can't re-use the GSM SIMs on Tello), this is a good option.
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Tello has moved to GSM SIMs, so no longer can you re-use old Sprint SIMs. Tello will provide a free SIM when you sign up for new service (or for an existing customer using an old CDMA SIM). But, if (like me) you are worried about how long it will take to receive the SIM directly from Tello because your current MVNO contract (MINT for me) is about to expire, Amazon has the SIM kit [amazon.com] for $2 (typically $7+) with 1-day shipping with Prime.

Or, if you just want an extra SIM card for those of us that are jumping back and forth between MVNOs (since apparently you can't re-use the GSM SIMs on Tello), this is a good option.

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Apr 26, 2021
1,250 Posts
Joined Aug 2013
Apr 26, 2021
vgtest1980
Apr 26, 2021
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Do you know if they accept any specific phone imei only? I tried several different unlocked phone imeis and all I get the message is not eligible?
Apr 26, 2021
743 Posts
Joined Dec 2006
Apr 26, 2021
mather
Apr 26, 2021
743 Posts
Quote from vgtest1980 :
Do you know if they accept any specific phone imei only? I tried several different unlocked phone imeis and all I get the message is not eligible?
I find their online IMEI checker glitchy. One day I tried an IMEI phone that I know will work but it claims it doesn't. On a different day, I was able to enter that IMEI into my account. Try calling tello, they have good customer service and the reps are very helpful every time I have spoken with them. They may be able to explain the message you are receiving.
Apr 26, 2021
146 Posts
Joined Apr 2021
Apr 26, 2021
TealStar171
Apr 26, 2021
146 Posts
They are $2 on the tello site but good to be able to get them from amazon too
Apr 26, 2021
175 Posts
Joined Jan 2016
Apr 26, 2021
C.D.
Apr 26, 2021
175 Posts
Quote from vgtest1980 :
Do you know if they accept any specific phone imei only? I tried several different unlocked phone imeis and all I get the message is not eligible?
They are likely using T-Mobile's IMEI checker, which as far as I can tell will block any AT&T-, Verizon-, and Sprint-branded phone regardless of whether they might actually work on the network or not. If you have one of those, then you'll probably have to contact customer service. For other devices, I think most unbranded, universally unlocked phones will pass the checker.
Apr 26, 2021
506 Posts
Joined Jun 2012
Apr 26, 2021
FloridaCharlie
Apr 26, 2021
506 Posts
I had to drop them because they do not support t-mobile wifi calling and at my house I need it.
Apr 27, 2021
868 Posts
Joined Jul 2013
Apr 27, 2021
mkm85
Apr 27, 2021
868 Posts
The new T-mobile's IMEI checker is very tricky.
My father has Samsung S9 unlocked from Cricket Wireless.
Tried to sign-up T-mobile Connect Prepaid plan, but couldn't pass the IMEI checker.
He is currently using US Mobile(T-mobile network). Strange.
Apr 27, 2021
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Apr 27, 2021
AK-Washu
Apr 27, 2021
1,111 Posts
Any deal for tello (single line)?

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Apr 27, 2021
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Apr 27, 2021
ngo
Apr 27, 2021
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Quote from AK-Washu :
Any deal for tello (single line)?
If you are already a Tello customer you earn double Tello dollars till april 30 ($20T$) for referring a new customer. New customer gets $10T$ to use on next payment.
Apr 27, 2021
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Apr 27, 2021
AK-Washu
Apr 27, 2021
1,111 Posts
Quote from ngo :
If you are already a Tello customer you earn double Tello dollars till april 30 ($20T$) for referring a new customer. New customer gets $10T$ to use on next payment.
Thanks and repped.
Apr 27, 2021
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Apr 27, 2021
monkeybiz
Apr 27, 2021
36,124 Posts
Quote from FloridaCharlie :
I had to drop them because they do not support t-mobile wifi calling and at my house I need it.
may be a localized thing or your phone. My Unlocked Tmobile Revvlry clearly works over wifi calling, it says so right on the top bar. expired deal but a lot of phone for the money https://slickdeals.net/e/14748683-64gb-motorola-moto-g7-plus-unlocked-smartphone-black-70-free-s-h?src=SiteSearch battery is a bit weak.
Last edited by monkeybiz April 27, 2021 at 12:32 PM.
May 1, 2021
16 Posts
Joined Oct 2018
May 1, 2021
indbh
May 1, 2021
16 Posts
Let me know if someone needs anything for the double Tello $
May 2, 2021
73 Posts
Joined Aug 2020
May 2, 2021
chalky84
May 2, 2021
73 Posts
I have mint now. Why would you need this for mint running out? Is it so you can get the cheaper plan from mint as a new user?
May 14, 2021
613 Posts
Joined Jul 2008
May 14, 2021
UKtour
May 14, 2021
613 Posts
Quote from AK-Washu :
Any deal for tello (single line)?
If you still want to try Tello, they have this deal:

Pay the regular price for the 1st mo & $0 for the 2nd mo. Keep the same plan for the first 2 mo to benefit from the discount. Offer valid for newcomers & new lines until May 31.

Also:

Unlimited data plan offers 25GB LTE. Unlimited 2G data on all plans after you've used your LTE balance. (So you really never run out of data)

Great phone support too.
May 14, 2021
1,111 Posts
Joined Dec 2011
May 14, 2021
AK-Washu
May 14, 2021
1,111 Posts
Quote from UKtour :
If you still want to try Tello, they have this deal:

Pay the regular price for the 1st mo & $0 for the 2nd mo. Keep the same plan for the first 2 mo to benefit from the discount. Offer valid for newcomers & new lines until May 31.

Also:

Unlimited data plan offers 25GB LTE. Unlimited 2G data on all plans after you've used your LTE balance. (So you really never run out of data)

Great phone support too.
Thanks, already got the SIM from them.

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May 14, 2021
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May 14, 2021
OhFrugal
May 14, 2021
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How long these SIM cards valid (for activation). I am locked in with Mint for some time and need to consider if worth switching. I barely use my phone for calls and even that $20 pm looks like a waste.TIA

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