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Mint Mobile
Mint Mobile offers plenty of data for most people, with a set of four plans targeted squarely at smartphone users with up to 35GB of high-speed data. Mint Mobile uses T-Mobile’s network, with full 5G support and hotspot data included with every plan. Unlimited talk and text also come with every plan.
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Tello
Tello has a plan that works for just about anyone, whether they only want talk and text, or need enough data for heavy smartphone usage. Tello has moved its network to T-Mobile, allowing for improved coverage and 5G support. Tello also includes hotspot data with all of its plans.
Since switching to T-Mobile’s network for coverage, Tello’s plan stands up much more favorably compared to Mint. Tello lets you build a completely custom plan, so if you know exactly what you need, you can avoid over-buying data. Still, even with its fewer plans, Mint Mobile comes with more for less if you’re willing to renew for six months or more. You can also bring your renewals down to three months with more than one line for maximum savings. Tello and Mint both work with a wide range of unlocked phones that work on T-Mobile’s network.
Mint Mobile vs. Tello: Plenty of data either way
Mint Mobile keeps things simple with unlimited talk and text on all of its plans, and data comes in four sizes that should work for most people. Tello lets you customize a plan to fit your needs precisely, so you only need to pay for what you use. Mint’s data plans will make more sense for most people, but if you only need basic service, Tello is a great low-cost option. Tello is also one of the few carriers to offer a talk and text-only plan for those that want to stick to a basic phone.
| Mint Mobile | Tello | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | T-Mobile | T-Mobile |
| Minimum term | 3 months | 1 month |
| Maximum term | 12 months | 1 month |
| Hotspot | Included | Included |
| Minimum data | 4GB | None |
| Maximum data | Unlimited (35GB) | Unlimited (25GB) |
