Mint Mobile vs Tello
By Rob Webber • Founder & Editor
Head-to-head comparison of plans, features, and pricing
Mint Mobile
T-Mobile network
$15/mo
4 plans available
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
Who Should Choose Tello
- ✓ You want the T-Mobile network
- ✓ Plans starting at $8/mo
- ✓ 7 plan options to choose from
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.