Mint Mobile vs Tello

By Rob Webber • Founder & Editor

Head-to-head comparison of plans, features, and pricing

Mint Mobile

Mint Mobile

T-Mobile network

$15/mo

4 plans available

Tello

Tello

T-Mobile network

$8/mo

7 plans available

Feature Comparison

Feature Mint Mobile Tello
Networks T-Mobile T-Mobile
Data Speed 5G & 4G LTE 5G & 4G LTE
3G Network GSM GSM
Mobile Hotspot
5G
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
Visual Voicemail
Bring Your Phone
Keep Your Number
Contract Prepaid (3/6/12 month) Prepaid
Credit Check
Taxes Included
Multi-line Discounts
Multi-month Discounts
Money Back Guarantee Yes - 7 days
Customer Service Mon-Sun 5am-7pm PT Mon-Sun 8am-11:45pm ET
International Calls Yes - Mexico & Canada Yes - 60+ countries
International Roaming Yes - As add-on Yes - As add-on

Plans Side by Side

Mint Mobile Plans

5GB

5GB · 5G

$15

15GB

15GB · 5G

$20

20GB

20GB · 5G

$25

Unlimited

Unlimited · 5G

$30

Tello Plans

Unlimited Talk & Text

Talk & Text · 5G

$8

1GB

1GB · 5G

$9

2GB

2GB · 5G

$10

5GB

5GB · 5G

$14

10GB

10GB · 5G

$19

15GB

15GB · 5G

$24

Unlimited

Unlimited · 5G

$25

Our Verdict

Tello is better for budget-conscious users who want plans starting at $8/mo on the T-Mobile network. Mint Mobile is better if you want plans on the T-Mobile network starting at $15/mo. Both carriers offer the same tower coverage as Big Wireless at a fraction of the price.

Who Should Choose Mint Mobile

  • You want the T-Mobile network
  • Plans starting at $15/mo
  • 4 plan options to choose from
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Who Should Choose Tello

  • You want the T-Mobile network
  • Plans starting at $8/mo
  • 7 plan options to choose from
View Tello Plans →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mint Mobile or Tello cheaper?
Tello is cheaper, with plans starting at $8/mo. Mint Mobile starts at $15/mo.
Which network does Mint Mobile use?
Mint Mobile uses the T-Mobile network. You get the same coverage as T-Mobile customers at a lower price.
Which network does Tello use?
Tello uses the T-Mobile network. You get the same coverage as T-Mobile customers at a lower price.
Can I keep my phone number if I switch to Mint Mobile or Tello?
Yes. Both carriers support number porting. You can transfer your existing phone number in about 10-30 minutes during the sign-up process.
Do Mint Mobile and Tello offer 5G?
Most modern plans from both Mint Mobile and Tello include 5G access at no extra cost where the network supports it.