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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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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 1 out of 5 stars

They got greedy and reduced their options and flexibility

We do not like that Tello did not let us know in advance about all of the plan reductions, now, no flexibility or many options, bad business, we do not like the reduced options now, it is greedy on their part. Perhaps me and all my family members will switch to a new company now, we will do reviews of tello about all of this, it is very unprofessional of you and we are not happy with these changes and will let the public know. I really do not like what you have done, now have lost respect for your company for doing all of this by taking away our options and my plan. It was not very nice of tello. They have many quirks and now did away with so many options in calls and data, it is just not worth it now. It used to be good, but they got greedy and godless in their approach. We will likely switch now. Too bad, they were good, but got greedy.

April 8, 2026
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Reply from Tello.com

Hello, Jos,

We understand your concerns and appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
Please be advised that we have informed all our customers about these changes to the plans. You can verify that in your email.

If you need further assistance, our Support Team is available to help.

Tello

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best of Representatives for Tello

The Representative was what my experience great! I am so sorry, I forgot his name but, I called in to change my billing payment and had to also change my password and everytime I tried to follow his instructions I made errors and he had to send me another code in my email. He was so patient and kind and very pleasant to speak with and I appreciated that he did not make me feel embarassed from my ignorance of computer things. Thanks for hiring the Best. Sincerely, Linda

April 9, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service and phone plan deal!

First of all not only is the service legit and super budget friendly, but the customer service is awesome as well! I wanted to keep my number and plan past it expiring, and a really great rep named Jhonatan Cadima, very quickly and professionally solved my issue and kept my number and plan going after the expiration date. I recommend this company to all who wants a great low budget phone plan!

April 8, 2026
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Reply from Tello.com

Hi Liah,

We're happy to hear that you had a positive experience with our customer service and budget-friendly plans! We appreciate your feedback and are so glad we could resolve the issue and keep your number and plan active. Thanks for recommending us!

Tello

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

i can't proceed my order for almost 2…

i can't proceed my order for almost 2 weeks , no one had explained more

April 8, 2026
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Reply from Tello.com

Hi Dex!

Unfortunately, your order was cancelled because it did not pass the automatic online security checks which our system carries out on each order.
Consequently, no further orders can be processed. Our Support Team is available for any questions or concerns.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Tello was amazing!

My experience with Tello is just amazing.
I’m a senior and I’m not real savvy with my iPhone especially my older SE. The representative that helped me was so patient that I was embarrassed to say the least at how long he stayed on the phone.
You can’t beat Tello on pricing.
Unbelievable customer service!
Will definitely tell my family about Tello and all their products and services.
Thank you!

April 7, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Budget-Friendly Carrier I’ve Used

I’ve had an excellent experience with Tello so far. The service is reliable, affordable, and extremely flexible compared to other carriers.

What I appreciate the most is the ability to customize plans based on my needs without being locked into long-term contracts. The pricing is transparent, and there are no hidden fees, which is a huge plus.

Overall, Tello offers great value for money and is a fantastic option for anyone looking for a simple and cost-effective mobile service.

Highly recommended!

December 28, 2025
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Reply from Tello.com

Dear Sanjeev,

We're happy to hear that you've had an excellent experience with our service! It's great to know you appreciate the flexibility and affordability we offer. Thank you for recommending us, we value your feedback!

Tello

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute piece of shit

The worst customer service I've ever seen. My work phone was disconnected even though I paid for a month, and for no reason you start pulling this nonsense—I can't log into my account, I reset my password, and it still doesn't work... Absolute piece of shit

April 4, 2026
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Reply from Tello.com

Hi Heather Hannan,

We apologize for the trouble you experienced with your disconnected phone and account access. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

In order to look into this matter to prevent this from happening again, we need to identify your account. Please get back to us with more info so we can help you solve this asap.

Tello

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Will happily use Tello again

Tello was responsive and helpful on IG because I was abroad and unable to call. I applaud their handling of the situation and will happily use their services next time I’m in the US.

April 6, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Range and Availability

This is a wonderful provider as they pay to sit on TMobile towers. We all know that ATT and VERIZON no longer has the best service. They are being lazy and not paying what they should to keep phone service at three or better in ALL areas of the city. We live in Vegas and this should not be an issue but it is. My other phone sits on ATT and I will be moving it to Tello also!

August 14, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Service

The reps ( I talked to two of them) were very helpful and thorough. Especially the 2nd rep (Nicole) She did everything to help me be successful with my phone. She was very patient with my ineptness. It looks like tello will do whatever it takes for my phone service to work properly.

Keep up the good work,
Larry Dietz
Cedar Rapids, IA

April 6, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, professional, kind, and effective! Great associate, thanks for helping out!

April 6, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Is any MVNO better than Tello? No.

Every call to Tello ends up with success. I can’t say enough about how easy the experience being a Tello customer is. Not to mention inexpensive. Their customer service is fast, smart, friendly and efficient. I highly recommend this company.

April 3, 2026
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Reply from Tello.com

Hi Bob,

We're happy to hear that every call to us results in a positive outcome. It's great to know you find our service easy to use and inexpensive, and that our customer service is fast and efficient. We appreciate your recommendation!

Tello

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been a Tello customer now for 6…

I've been a Tello customer now for 6 years. From switching to present the service has been beyond phenomenal: it's great to be able to talk to someone with any problem and the promotions are great! Now, I have more data on my very affordable plan and wanted to take a moment to thank Tello for the useful gift. My grown children FaceTime me rather than call, and having the extra data for that is a life-saver! I don't have to sacrifice contact with my grown children (on their terms) and worry about having enough data! I wanted Tello to know, and they didn't have a portal for me to e-mail them to thank them; I believe they used to, but I want them to know compliments and communication (beyond support) does not hurt. Still, technical support invited me to share my experience today, and here it is!

April 3, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lucas is the GOAT!!! 🐐

Man, I had the WORST experience with AT&T customer support today. I'm so grateful for Lucas's help.

To contact AT&T you need to call through a dozen different phone numbers, listen to a million different automated "help" systems, and ultimately be mishandled as a customer. I called in to AT&T and spent over 45 minutes and got zero help for my inquiry.

Then comes Tello. I call once through the website, I get connected to Lucas within 1-2 minutes, no crazy hold times, no AI voice systems, just pure good old-fashioned customer service. Lucas answered all my questions, and now I am much more informed on my Tello needs, and on my way to becoming a customer!

Thank you Lucas, and thank you Tello for the best customer service for wireless phones!

April 3, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lucas is an amazing agent

Lucas is an amazing agent ! He explained well about my concerns how to solve issue of eSIM and SIM card even about the family plan in how it works . Thank you for your patience and kind understanding.
Myla

April 3, 2026
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