Unlimited calls and text are $5 monthly while the same on Fi costs $20. Tello’s pricing is more affordable than Google’s Project Fi (another MVNO that utilizes Sprint). The highest plan with unlimited calls, texts, and 10GB of data costs $39 a month. Unlimited calls and texts are $11 a month data prices range from $7 (200MB) to $34 (10GB) per month. A 100 texting minutes with no internet (basic) phone plan costs just $5 a month. What helps Tello stand out from many MVNOs is that it lets you “mix and match” what minutes/texts/data combo works best for you. We gave them high marks for this proactive approach. It asks that customers enter their information during the signup process so Tello knows if it can provide service in a given area. Tello advises that it wants to make sure all of its potential customers know what they’re getting into. Some locations only have outdoor coverage, so bear this in mind. One more important thing to know: Tello provides information at your given residential address regarding both indoor and outdoor coverage. Enter your address, city, state, and zip code to check 3G and LTE coverage. To view your coverage on Tello, go to the carrier’s main page and select “Support” at the top right, then “Coverage” under support options. Sprint has updated some cities of the US with its new LTE Plus network Tello takes advantage of it as well.

Those who live within Sprint’s premier coverage areas (read as: blazing LTE) can expect the very best of Sprint and Tello. Extended coverage customers will face some obstacles with the carrier, as Tello says that its network doesn’t cover Sprint’s extended coverage areas. Sprint has primary coverage, which applies to 4G LTE customers, and an extended coverage area for 3G and 2G customers. Since Tello runs on Sprint’s network, you can expect much of the same coverage area. Sprint customers who have excellent coverage can bring their number and phone over and take advantage of its affordable plan prices. Tello is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that uses Sprint’s network but charges far less.

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