Tello is a prepaid cell phone carrier known as a mobile virtual network operator, or MVNO.
An MVNO is simply any cell phone carrier that does not operate its own cellular network.
Instead of building their own networks, MVNOs make agreements with the four big carriers to use their cellular networks for coverage.
In Tello’s case, it uses the T-Mobile network for coverage.
If you are curious to learn more about how the agreements work between the big carriers and the small carriers, check out my article on how some cell phone plans can cost so much less than others.
Yes, Tello supports family plans. You can easily manage multiple lines from a single account.
Tello says their plans will work in all compatible tablets. I am not sure if the same plans will work in compatible hotspot devices as well. Tello does not support smartwatches.
The above information comes from the FCC, Uscellular, and crowdsourced coverage data from CoverageMap.com.
Check UScellular coverage in your are by using third-party maps such as CoverageMap.com.
CoverageMap.com is building crowdsourced maps of the cellular networks.
Download the free Coverage Map app for iPhone or Android to compare coverage between carriers and see what network is best in your area.
The above information comes from the FCC and from AT&T.
You can check AT&T coverage by using third-party maps such as CoverageMap.com.
CoverageMap.com is building crowdsourced maps of the cellular networks.
Download the free Coverage Map app for iPhone or Android to compare coverage between carriers and see what network is best in your area.
The above data come from the FCC and from Verizon.
Check Verizon coverage in your area using maps such as CoverageMap.com.
CoverageMap.com is building crowdsourced maps of cellular coverage.
Download the free Coverage Map app for iPhone or Android to compare coverage between carriers and see what carrier has the best coverage in your area.
The above information comes from the FCC and from T-Mobile.
Check T-Mobile coverage in your area by using third-party maps such as CoverageMap.com.
CoverageMap.com is building crowdsourced maps of cellular coverage.
Download the free Coverage Map app for iPhone or Android to compare coverage and see what carrier is best in your area.
The above information comes from the FCC and from EchoStar.
Check Dish Wireless coverage in your area by using third-party maps such as CoverageMap.com.
CoverageMap.com is building crowdsourced maps of cellular coverage.
Download the free Coverage Map app for iPhone or Android to compare coverage and see what carrier is best in your area.
Tello supports both international calling and international data roaming. All of Tello's plans include free calls to over 60 countries. Other countries are available at pay-per-minute rates.
International data roaming on Tello is also available at pay-per-use rates for talk, text, and data.
You can reach Tello Mobile customer service by calling (866) 377-0294 or by dialing 611 from your Tello Mobile phone. You can also fill out the contact form on Tello's website to have Tello email you a response to your question.