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Tello Power Review

Twenty gigabytes and twenty gigabytes of hotspot, five dollars below Tello's unlimited tier.

Reviewed by Jean Gilles·How we rank
8.2 OUR SCORE Tello

At a Glance

Price$20/mo, billed monthly
NetworkT-Mobile 5G + 4G LTE
Data20GB
Hotspot20GB: matched to the plan's data allowance
Talk & textUnlimited, plus free calls to 60+ countries
TermNone
Taxes & feesExtra: amount not published

Our Score

Value for money8.7
Network & speed7.5
Hotspot & features8.6
Customer experience7.8

Pricing: twenty dollars, monthly

<strong>$20 a month, no term.</strong> Note what sits five dollars above it: the Max plan is unlimited data but includes only 10GB of hotspot, half what Power gives you.

Taxes and fees are extra and Tello does not publish the amount.

What You Get, and What You Don't

What we like
✓20GB of hotspot, double what Tello's own unlimited plan includes
✓Cheaper than most 20GB plans and than Tello's Max tier
✓No term, no activation fee, free plan changes
✓Free calls to 60+ countries
Where it has limits
✕Taxes and fees extra and unpublished
✕Deprioritized during congestion
✕Throttle speed past 20GB not published
✕Online only

Tello Power vs. Tello Max

The important comparison is against Tello Max, the unlimited tier directly above it.

FeatureTello PowerTello Max
Price$20/mo$25/mo ($15 first three months)
Data20GBUnlimited
Hotspot20GB10GB
Talk & textUnlimitedUnlimited
TermNoneNone

Choose it if

✓You tether regularly: 20GB of hotspot is the most Tello sells
✓You use 10–20GB of phone data a month
✓You want monthly billing
✓You'd rather have hotspot than uncapped phone data

Skip it if

✕You pass 20GB of phone data: Max removes that ceiling
✕T-Mobile is weak at your address
✕You need taxes included
✕You want retail support

Final Verdict

8.2/10 · Tello Power

The plan to take if you tether seriously. Power carries twice the hotspot allowance of Tello's unlimited tier for five dollars less, which makes the ladder worth reading rather than climbing. Unless you genuinely need uncapped phone data, this is the better buy of the two.

Consider instead: Tello Max. Five dollars more removes the phone-data ceiling entirely, but halves the hotspot to 10GB. Take Max only if uncapped phone data matters more than tethering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tello Power worth it over Tello Max?

Only if you're sure you'll stay under 20GB. Power is $20 for 20GB; Max is $25 for unlimited data with 50GB at full speed. For $5 more, Max removes the worry of running out.

Does Tello Power include hotspot?

Yes. Hotspot matches your data allowance, so all 20GB can be used as hotspot.

What network does Tello use?

T-Mobile's 5G and 4G LTE network. Coverage is the same as T-Mobile's map, but as a prepaid MVNO your data can be slower than T-Mobile's own customers when a tower is busy.

Are taxes included in Tello's price?

No. Tello adds taxes, which vary by location, and a small cost-recovery fee of up to 30 cents a month. There is no activation fee and no contract.

Can I change my Tello plan later?

Yes, at any time and for free. You can move up or down a tier, or build your own mix of minutes and data, with no penalty.

Does Tello work with eSIM?

Yes. You can activate on an eSIM in a few minutes or order a free physical SIM, and you can bring your own unlocked phone and keep your number.

Sources
  1. Tello plan page and price label, checked Nov 9, 2026
  2. Our scoring method: How we rank

Prices change often; confirm with the carrier before you order.

Tello Power
8.2/10 · $20/mo
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