Tello
Uses T-Mobile's network
Tello $5 Build Your Own Plan Review
Prepaid
Voice + Data
No contract
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Last updated: August 2026
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Data
—
Calls & texts
300 min
Canada incl. · Mexico incl.
International
Mexico & Canada
Pricing
What you’ll actually pay
Estimate taxes for:
This state has significant local wireless taxes. Major cities may add 5–8 percentage points above the state average.
Advertised plan price
$5
Recovery Fee
+ $0.14
Government taxes & fees (est.)
US national average. Select your state above for a closer estimate
+ $0.70
Estimated monthly total
Actual varies by state, city, and billing method
~$5.84/mo
One-time & other fees
Activation fee
Free
SIM card fee
Free
Security deposit
Free
Early termination fee
Free
Charged once at signup or cancellation, not part of the monthly estimate above.
No contract
Canada & Mexico included
5G included
No data, lowest cost
Best for
Anyone who mainly needs talk and text and relies on Wi-Fi for data on T-Mobile's network
Think twice if
- You need any mobile data when you're away from Wi-Fi
- You want an all-in price with no surprises (~$5.84 vs $5.00)
- You want HD video. Streaming is limited to 480p
Plan details
Features & specs
Offer details
Bonuses & offers
Free Roaming in Europe
- Limited offer – valid until Sep 30, 2026
Data
High-speed data
—
Video streaming quality
SD (480p)
5G access
Included
5G tier
Enhanced 5G
Calls & Texts
Calling
300 min
Texting
Unlimited
WiFi calling
Included
Voicemail
Included
Visual voicemail
Included
Call waiting
Included
Call forwarding
Included
Conference calling
Included
Calls from US to Canada
Included
Calls from US to Mexico
Included
Calls from US to other countries
Included
60+ countries · Based on remaining minutes
Texting from US (international)
Included
To 60+ countries
International calling add-ons
Not offered on this plan
Hotspot
Mobile hotspot
Not included on this plan
Connected Devices
Watch line
Not available
Tablet line
Not available
Coverage
Domestic roaming
None (home network only)
International
International roaming
Pay-per-use
International data
—
In Canada & Mexico
Not included
Plan Details
Contract
No contract
Billing period
Monthly
Affinity discounts
Not eligible for affinity discounts
Plan type
Individual
Business plan
No
Optional add-ons
Optional features you can add to this plan for an additional monthly fee.
Data Usage
1GB for $5/mo
3GB for $10/mo
5GB for $15/mo
Add-on availability may vary by plan. Confirm with Tello before purchasing.
Coverage
Network performance
Typical 5G speeds
79-357 Mbps
Upload 6-30 Mbps · Latency 17-32 ms
Typical 4G LTE speeds
13-61 Mbps
Upload 2-11 Mbps · Latency 26-46 ms
MVNO on T-Mobile
Tello
An independent carrier on T-Mobile's network, sold online only: build-your-own plans where you pick minutes and data separately, no contract, no credit check, and taxes added on top.
Accuracy notice:
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Pricing, features, and availability can change without notice.
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