US Mobile vs Tello

Two network-flexible prepaid carriers compared plan by plan.

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Side-by-side

MetricUS MobileTello
NetworkVerizon, AT&T, T-MobileT-Mobile
Plans tracked74
Cheapest monthly price$44$25
Best 24-month average$8.00$10.00
Cheapest plan12 Months of Light PlanStarter 2 GB
Unlimited option from$17.50$25

US Mobile plans (7)

MVNO that lets you pick your network (Warp on Verizon, Dark Star on AT&T, Light Speed on T-Mobile).

Verified tariff#1

12 Months of Light Plan

US Mobile · 1 line

  • 2 GB data
  • 1 line
  • Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile
  • No contract
$8/mo$96first year

$8.00/mo over 24 months ($192.00 total) · No activation fee · taxes extra

Verified tariff#2

Light Plan

US Mobile · 1 line

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

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

Verified tariff#3

12 Months of Unlimited Flex

US Mobile · 1 line

  • Unlimited data
  • 1 line
  • Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile
  • No contract
$17.50/mo$210first year

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

Verified tariff#4

12 Months of Unlimited Starter

US Mobile · 1 line

  • Unlimited data
  • 1 line
  • Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile
  • No contract

$16.58 for the first 12 months, then $22.50 · 26% below the standard rate

$16.58/mo$198.96first year

$19.54/mo over 24 months ($468.96 total) · No activation fee · taxes extra

Verified tariff#5

Unlimited Starter

US Mobile · 1 line

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

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

Verified tariff#6

12 Months of Unlimited Premium

US Mobile · 1 line

  • Unlimited data
  • 1 line
  • Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile
  • No contract

$24.92 for the first 12 months, then $32.50 · 23% below the standard rate

$24.92/mo$299.04first year

$28.71/mo over 24 months ($689.04 total) · No activation fee · taxes extra

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

Frequently asked questions

Which of the two offers more network choice?
US Mobile lets you pick between several underlying networks, while Tello runs on a single network. If you need flexibility or are unsure about local coverage, that difference matters more than price.
Which is cheaper for a single line?
The cheapest single-line plans of both providers are shown side by side below, so the comparison reflects the current catalogue rather than a general claim.

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