Tello vs Mint Mobile

Two T-Mobile MVNOs compared on flexibility and upfront pricing.

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Side-by-side

MetricTelloMint Mobile
NetworkT-MobileT-Mobile
Plans tracked44
Cheapest monthly price$25$15
Best 24-month average$10.00$15.00
Cheapest planStarter 2 GB6GB — 12 months prepaid
Unlimited option from$25$15

Tello plans (4)

Build-your-own plans at tight prices on the T-Mobile network, popular with light data users.

Verified tariff#1

Starter 2 GB

Tello · 1 line

  • 2 GB data
  • 1 line
  • T-Mobile
  • No contract
$10/mo$120first year

$10.00/mo over 24 months ($240.00 total) · No activation fee · taxes extra

Verified tariff#2

Everyday 10 GB

Tello · 1 line

  • 10 GB data
  • 1 line
  • T-Mobile
  • No contract

$10 for the first 3 months, then $15 · 33% below the standard rate

$10/mo$165first year

$14.38/mo over 24 months ($345.00 total) · No activation fee · taxes extra

Verified tariff#3

Power 20 GB

Tello · 1 line

  • 20 GB data
  • 1 line
  • T-Mobile
  • No contract
$20/mo$240first year

$20.00/mo over 24 months ($480.00 total) · No activation fee · taxes extra

Verified tariff#4

Max Unlimited

Tello · 1 line

  • Unlimited data
  • 1 line
  • T-Mobile
  • No contract
$25/mo$300first year

$25.00/mo over 24 months ($600.00 total) · No activation fee · taxes extra

Mint Mobile plans (4)

Prices drop when several months are paid upfront; the advertised rate falls with the commitment length.

Verified tariff#1

6GB — 12 months prepaid

Mint Mobile · 1 line

  • 6 GB data
  • 1 line
  • T-Mobile
  • No contract
$15/mo$180first year

$15.00/mo over 24 months ($360.00 total) · No activation fee · taxes extra

Verified tariff#2

17GB — 12 months prepaid

Mint Mobile · 1 line

  • 17 GB data
  • 1 line
  • T-Mobile
  • No contract

$15 for the first 12 months, then $20 · 25% below the standard rate

$15/mo$180first year

$17.50/mo over 24 months ($420.00 total) · No activation fee · taxes extra

Verified tariff#3

23GB — 12 months prepaid

Mint Mobile · 1 line

  • 23 GB data
  • 1 line
  • T-Mobile
  • No contract

$15 for the first 12 months, then $25 · 40% below the standard rate

$15/mo$180first year

$20.00/mo over 24 months ($480.00 total) · No activation fee · taxes extra

Verified tariff#4

Unlimited — 12 months prepaid

Mint Mobile · 1 line

  • Unlimited data
  • 1 line
  • T-Mobile
  • No contract

$15 for the first 12 months, then $30 · 50% below the standard rate

$15/mo$180first year

$22.50/mo over 24 months ($540.00 total) · No activation fee · taxes extra

Frequently asked questions

Can I build a custom plan with Tello?
Yes — Tello lets you combine a data amount with a separate minutes option. Mint Mobile sells fixed tiers instead.
Which one is better for low data users?
Both compete in that segment. The plan cards below show the current cheapest option of each provider, which is the most reliable way to decide.

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