Tello Starter Review
Two gigabytes, two gigabytes of hotspot, and unlimited talk and text for ten dollars a month.
At a Glance
How Tello Starter Scores
We scored Tello Starter against the same four pillars we use for every plan. Here’s how it broke down.
Pricing: ten dollars, monthly
<strong>$10 a month with no term.</strong> Tello does not require a multi-month prepay to reach this rate, which is what separates it from Ultra Mobile and Lycamobile at similar prices.
Taxes and fees are extra and Tello does not publish the amount.
What You Get
What You Don't Get
How Tello Starter compares
The nearest comparison outside Tello is Twigby's 2GB tier on Verizon's network.
Who should choose Tello Starter
Who should skip it
Final Verdict
The plan most people looking at Tello should actually buy. Two gigabytes covers maps, verification codes and messaging, the hotspot allowance matches the data rather than being withheld, and nothing has to be paid upfront. It is not a plan for streaming, and it is not the cheapest thing Tello sells — but it is the cheapest one that behaves like a normal phone.
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Other Tello plans we’ve reviewed
Same carrier, same network — different price and data. Here’s how the rest of the Tello lineup scored.
Same budget, different carrier
Plans priced within a few dollars of Tello Starter, from carriers we rate independently. Worth a look before you commit.