Tello vs Ultra Mobile
By Rob Webber • Founder & Editor
Head-to-head comparison of plans, features, and pricing
Tello
T-Mobile network
$8/mo
7 plans available
Ultra Mobile
T-Mobile network
$—/mo
0 plans available
Feature Comparison
Feature Tello Ultra Mobile
Networks T-Mobile —
Data Speed 5G & 4G LTE —
3G Network GSM —
Mobile Hotspot ✅ —
5G ✅ —
VoLTE ✅ —
WiFi Calling ✅ —
Visual Voicemail ✅ —
Bring Your Phone ✅ —
Keep Your Number ✅ —
Contract Prepaid —
Credit Check ❌ —
Taxes Included ❌ —
Multi-line Discounts ✅ —
Multi-month Discounts ❌ —
Money Back Guarantee ❌ —
Customer Service Mon-Sun 8am-11:45pm ET —
International Calls Yes - 60+ countries —
International Roaming Yes - As add-on —
Plans Side by Side
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
Ultra Mobile Plans
Our Verdict
Ultra Mobile is better for budget-conscious users who want plans starting at $0/mo on the T-Mobile network. Tello is better if you want plans on the T-Mobile network starting at $8/mo. Both carriers offer the same tower coverage as Big Wireless at a fraction of the price.
Who Should Choose Tello
- ✓ You want the T-Mobile network
- ✓ Plans starting at $8/mo
- ✓ 7 plan options to choose from
Who Should Choose Ultra Mobile
- ✓ You want the T-Mobile network
- ✓ Plans starting at $0/mo
- ✓ 0 plan options to choose from
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tello or Ultra Mobile cheaper?
Ultra Mobile is cheaper, with plans starting at $0/mo. Tello starts at $8/mo.
Which network does Tello use?
Tello uses the T-Mobile network. You get the same coverage as T-Mobile customers at a lower price.
Which network does Ultra Mobile use?
Ultra Mobile 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 Tello or Ultra Mobile?
Yes. Both carriers support number porting. You can transfer your existing phone number in about 10-30 minutes during the sign-up process.
Do Tello and Ultra Mobile offer 5G?
Most modern plans from both Tello and Ultra Mobile include 5G access at no extra cost where the network supports it.