Tello vs US Mobile
By Rob Webber • Founder & Editor
Head-to-head comparison of plans, features, and pricing
Tello
T-Mobile network
$8/mo
7 plans available
US Mobile
Verizon network
$10/mo
3 plans available
Feature Comparison
Feature Tello US Mobile
Networks T-Mobile Verizon & T-Mobile
Data Speed 5G & 4G LTE 5G Ultra Wideband & 4G LTE
3G Network GSM CDMA & GSM
Mobile Hotspot ✅ ✅
5G ✅ ✅
VoLTE ✅ ✅
WiFi Calling ✅ ✅
Visual Voicemail ✅ ✅
Bring Your Phone ✅ ✅
Keep Your Number ✅ ✅
Contract Prepaid No Contract
Credit Check ❌ ❌
Taxes Included ❌ Yes - Premium plan
Multi-line Discounts ✅ ✅
Multi-month Discounts ❌ ❌
Money Back Guarantee ❌ ❌
Customer Service Mon-Sun 8am-11:45pm ET Mon-Sun 8am-12am ET
International Calls Yes - 60+ countries Yes - 150+ countries (Premium)
International Roaming Yes - As add-on Yes - 150+ countries (Premium)
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
US Mobile Plans
Light
2GB · 5G
$10
Unlimited Basic
Unlimited · 5G
$25
Unlimited Premium
Unlimited · 5G
$44
Our Verdict
Tello is better for budget-conscious users who want plans starting at $8/mo on the T-Mobile network. US Mobile is better if you want plans on the Verizon network starting at $10/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 US Mobile
- ✓ You want the Verizon network
- ✓ Plans starting at $10/mo
- ✓ 3 plan options to choose from
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tello or US Mobile cheaper?
Tello is cheaper, with plans starting at $8/mo. US Mobile starts at $10/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 US Mobile use?
US Mobile uses the Verizon network. You get the same coverage as Verizon customers at a lower price.
Can I keep my phone number if I switch to Tello or US 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 US Mobile offer 5G?
Most modern plans from both Tello and US Mobile include 5G access at no extra cost where the network supports it.