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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Review summary

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Looking at 2,112 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent service and affordable pricing, highlighting the great value for money. Many people appreciate the top-notch customer service, noting the staff's helpfulness, patience, and clear explanations. Reviewers frequently mention the ease of setting up services and the reliable nature of the connection. However, some customers were dissatisfied with the service, experiencing issues like calls and texts dropping, or their phone showing "No Service." A few people also reported difficulties with porting their numbers and expressed frustration with customer service being unresponsive or providing scripted answers, leading to unresolved issues and a feeling of being ignored.

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Service

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Price

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Customer service

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Staff

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Value for money

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been with Tello for years. Not only are they very reasonable, but customer service is top notch too. Camila was exceptionally helpful today. She listened then appropriately responded to everything I a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a great customer service experience and Darrel was very patient and clear in his explanation to me about problem with my phone number not connecting to service/ eSIM issue. He is good at his job... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First off, Tello has great plans/pricing. Secondly, although we've had a support hurdle or two, I've never talked with anyone who didn't speak English well, and most of them felt like they knew exac... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Johyse was a great assistance today with me for how to add the information I needed to put on a phone by doing it online as to doing it on the phone itself. She helped me with finding the location in... See more

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Company details

  1. Mobile Network Operator
  2. Internet Service Provider

Written by the company

Tello is a telecom provider launched in 2016 on the US market with a strategy focused on low rates, no hidden fees, customizable plans, prepaid services with no contract commitments, and great customer care.

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24/7 Customer Service

Unlimited phone plan for $25/mo

Plan big, pay little!

Forever connected. Beyond affordable!
Get a single-line plan or take savings to a family level. Combine US calls & 4G LTE/5G data as you please. Plus, free calls to 60+ Countries with every Tello phone plan!

Join a service designed to save you money:
  • Free Hotspot & Wi-Fi Calling
  • No Contracts
  • Nationwide coverage
  • Bring Your Own Phone

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4.5

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Price AND service

Tello is fairly priced and allows you to buy ONLY what you need . Their service is amazing and it works well, plus you get all the flexibility of a month to month plan change, if needed ! Their customer service is prompt and happy to help, their agents are super competent and KNOW their stuff . Price and service ! Many places will jt offer both , I'll tell you that much .

May 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Smooth Experience, Great Prices, and Outstanding Support

In a nutshell, excellent service all around. The customer support is incredibly responsive, the pricing offers great value for money, and the flexibility to customize your plan with the right amount of data and minutes is a big advantage.

I came across Tello while searching online and was impressed by the positive reviews, so I decided to give it a try. The website is very intuitive, making it easy to build a plan and complete the purchase. I used an eSIM, and my plan was activated instantly without any issues.

Overall, my experience has been smooth and hassle-free. The pricing is noticeably more competitive than that of many other mobile network providers, and I have had no problems so far. I would definitely recommend Tello.

May 1, 2026
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Reply from Tello.com

Dear user,

We're happy to hear that you had a smooth, hassle-free experience! It's great to know that you found our website intuitive and the instant eSIM activation seamless. We appreciate you highlighting our competitive pricing and flexible plans. Thanks for recommending us!

Tello

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good price being using for 2 years now

Good price being using for 2 years now
Get phone signal in areas my friends do not Would recommend

June 11, 2025
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Reply from Tello.com

Hi Ian,

We're happy to hear that you've had a great experience for two years and that our service provides superior signal strength.

Tello

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leonardo were Outstanding

Leonardo were very kind , patient and helpful with my issues or doubts, very knowledgeable and nice , besides all questions I shoot to him, always calmed and professional, I encourage use this amazing people in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Outstanding service. Thank you

April 30, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Here’s a short, natural-sounding review in English:

Excellent phone assistant service! The representative was incredibly helpful, kind, and professional throughout the entire call. They resolved my issue quickly and made the experience smooth and stress-free. Truly outstanding support!

April 30, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They scammed me out of $193 USD

They scammed me out of $193 USD. Bought a phone from them even though Amazon listed it cheaper because the Tello page stated it had a 2 year warranty. It wouldn't charge due to a broken USB C connector. Tello had me buy a USB cable before admitting that its a common issue with the model of phone the sold me. They refused to let me return it for refund as they claim that they only have a 30 day warranty and support had me buy and wait for a new cable to run out the clock. Tried going through the manufacture but it turned out that Tello sent it in prior to selling it to me for the same problem and opted to not have it fixed.

April 29, 2026
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Reply from Tello.com

Dear Chris,

Thank you for choosing Tello.

We are sorry to hear about this issue that seems to be from the manufacturer as you've also found out online.

Unfortunately we only provide a 30-day return policy on the devices we sell.

There are some charger adapters online that may fix the issue on your device. Other than that you would need to take it to a repair shop and see if they can fix the USB connector in your phone or contact NUU for assistance. If the issue is affecting many of their devices perhaps they are offering some solution to clients.

Should you end needing to purchase a new device and you decide to obtain it from us, let us know when about to place the order to provide you an additional discount on your next purchase.


Drop us a line if you need further assistance with this issue.
For any other inquiries, check out our Help Center at:
https://www.tello.com/help_center.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the first time using TELLO…

This is the first time using TELLO company and the representative Lucas was very helpful and provided clear guidance, thank you!

April 29, 2026
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Reply from Tello.com

Hi Nancy,

We're happy to hear that your first experience was great! We appreciate your positive feedback regarding the clear guidance that was provided to you.

Tello

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company

I having been using Tello for several years. I switched from a previous provider because of cost and service. I have never been disappointed.

November 21, 2025
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Reply from Tello.com

Hi Johhny,

We're happy to hear that our cost and service have consistently met your expectations over the years. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!

Tello

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nicole was wonderful

Nicole was wonderful, very personable and kind. She resolved my issue within 10 minutes! Many thanks.

April 28, 2026
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Reply from Tello.com

Hi Tammy,

We're happy to hear that the interaction was positive and the issue was resolved quickly. Many thanks for your feedback!

Tello

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tello used to be a good company that…

Tello used to be a good company that cared about customers, but they changed. They took away old plans and intentionally created limits that forced customers to move to more expensive plans. Not only that, they deleted over $300 of referral credits that I've worked hard to earn over many years! Don't support this company. There are much better companies that deserve your loyalty!

April 27, 2026
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Reply from Tello.com

Dear customer,

We appreciate you took the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear our plan changes didn't meet your needs.

We offered more value for the same pricing and we tried to align our plans so they could meet all our customers wishes.

As for the referral credit, we have a strict policy when it comes to earning and using Tello Dollars and it's all outlines in our Terms and Conditions.

Thank you very much once again for your feedback.

Tello

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Customer service rep was amazing

The Customer service rep was amazing. She picked up my call quickly made the process so quick and smooth.

April 25, 2026
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Reply from Tello.com

Dear customer,

We're happy to hear that our customer service representative provided you with such a quick and smooth experience. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Tello

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Phone does not Ring FIXED

Phone won't Ring! Can't answer calls. Calls went directly to voice mail. Could not dial out! Only text worked. TELLO kept telling me it was my Samsung unlocked A11 -WRONG! After several... MONTHS... constantly calling trying to get help from Tello finally a night tech told me to go to Connections - Mobile Network - Access Point Name. He had me enter "ims" in three areas and restart phone. It was then ims appeared on screen under Tello. After that my phone worked! I could not find this info anywhere on their website and suggested they do so but customer service was never receptive and they ignored me. The time I spent wasted daily with Tello customer service was ridiculous. Hope this helps someone!

April 29, 2025
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Reply from Tello.com

Hi Tracy,

Thank you for your feedback.

We are glad to hear your phone is now working and that the issue was resolved. The APN configuration you mentioned (adding “ims”) is not part of our standard troubleshooting, as it applies only to specific situations. In cases where the usual steps do not resolve the issue, our agents escalate promptly to our technical team for further investigation and tailored solutions—this is what happened here.

We appreciate your suggestion and feedback, as we are always working to improve our support and resources.

If you have any further questions, our support team is available 24/7.

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