If you’re searching for the best prepaid phone plan in the US, meet the coolest kid on the prepaid block: Tello Mobile. 

We think that prepaid phone plans should be all about no contracts, no upfront payments for extended periods and wireless independence. They should give you the freedom to explore the perfect plans for your evolving needs. 

What does prepaid truly mean? 

Before getting to see which is the best prepaid phone plan, let’s just see what prepaid truly means. If you choose to go prepaid, keep in mind that you’ll always have to pay for your bill before getting the telecom service each month. This kind of payment is opposite to the postpaid plans, where you’ll pay for your service after you get it.

For prepaid services, your billing cycle starts from the time you’ve activated the service.

Also, if you have a prepaid phone plan, you will be paying month over month and there usually aren’t any contracts to tie you down to a certain provider. 

 In case you purchase a SIM card or a phone from Tello.com, your service will start when you receive the package and activate it online. If you go for Tello eSIM, your service will be active in a few minutes.  Your plan will be active for the following 30 days, after which you will be billed again.

⚠️ Important note: Tello plans last for 30 days only and automatic renewal will occur anytime between 5 AM EST and 11 AM EST on the 30th day. For example, if you activate the service on July 5th (anytime, morning or evening) that plan will automatically renew on August 4th anytime between 5 AM and 11 AM EST.

Any changes you want to make to your active plan must be made at least 24 hours before the renewal date and can only be done directly from your online account.

What is prepaid all about?

We’ll take a moment to emphasize what we believe is key in prepaid: month over month. You should always be in control of your phone plan, and not the other way around. That’s why, with Tello, besides the fact that you can customize your phone plan exactly as you wish, you can always change it based on your monthly needs and budget. You’re always free to upgrade or downgrade your plan any month you wish to. We won’t tie you down to any contract and we believe in full flexibility and transparency. 

Also, as a true prepaid provider, we’re not going to make you pay for many months in advance or even a whole year! Our super-affordable prices stay the same from your first month and beyond and you’ll never be charged more. 

Even better, we might give you more for less, as it happened during our latest price drop! 

One more thing when it comes to prepaid phone plans: most usually, you’ll need an unlocked device. Same with Tello, we welcome any unlocked device that’s compatible with our network. Also, if you want to purchase a phone from us, we won’t craft a lengthy contract, full of terms and conditions. There’s also no contract and no commitment when it comes to getting a phone from Tello. 

No contract policy

So, we’ll say it once again for the people in the back: there shouldn’t be any contract involved for prepaid phone plans. And Tello gets this.

Since day one, we’ve been true to our No-contract policy. What does this mean? That there are no contracts, no lock-ins and no strings attached.  

But lately, there are countless phone plan options that are turning into some type of contract. 

Many mobile providers require certain commitments and you end up being locked into a certain phone plan, for a longer amount of time, to get a “special” deal. Plus, there might be many unexpected surprises after you finish your locked-in period, as you’ll end up paying much higher costs. And, hear us out: Your needs and budget might be different from month to month. For example, during winter you might be staying inside more and using your Wi-Fi. So a plan that works in February, might not be a good fit during summer when you’re traveling more. 

That’s why, you need to say goodbye to commitments and contracts and hello to a world where you’re free to explore the perfect prepaid phone plan for you.

Prepaid phone plans features 

💰 Affordability

Besides the monthly perk of prepaid plans, they usually come at a much lower and affordable price. With Tello, phone plans start at just $5/month and they go up to $25! You’ll get great coverage and connectivity but at much more reasonable prices. 

🤸 Flexibility

Today’s fast-paced world requires us to say this: Flexibility isn’t just a feature, it’s a necessity. We know that life changes, and so should your phone plan! That’s why, with Tello, you can easily switch things up when you need to. 

🧩️ Customization 

You are free to build your plan as you like. We know that some people need more data than others and that’s why we have plenty of options to choose from. Just use our Plan Builder to mix and match various options. You just have to find the mix that’s perfect for you and we guarantee tons of savings. 

What are your Tello options? 

As mentioned, countless! 

You can go from basic phone plans with or without data and pay less than $10 for your prepaid phone plan. Also, you can choose 10 GB for $19/month or go up to Unlimited for $25/month. And that’s our most expensive plan! 

Plus, there’s no catch when it comes to these prices – we’re not going to charge you more after a few months. Why? Because phone bills shouldn’t be a headache and you can get a lot for a very low monthly cost.  

What are customers saying about Tello?

I hit the jackpot when I found Tello. Unbelievably low prices (literally-my friends doubt it’s possible) with superb quality. I’ve been with them two years now and couldn’t be happier. Great value and flexibility. Why would anyone pay more than twice what I pay and get nothing more and often less? – Rick Conti

Tello is the only mobile phone service that offers me the exact plan I need. KUDOS!! – Margaret Garron

We love the flexibility of the plans, the extremely reasonable prices, and the reliability of the service. So glad we found Tello and highly, highly recommend it over the dominance of all the “big carriers.” – Cheng Xu

Have been using Tello for many years. Excellent value picking my own plan with Tello, which is very flexible. Have contacted customer support by email a couple of times, and they were helpful each time. Recommended! – Bob Smith

Conclusion

We’ll sum it all up by saying that the best prepaid phone plans aren’t just about giving you the best bang for your buck. They are a great alternative to ditching those lengthy contracts! And when you add flexibility and 5-star service, that’s certainly a winning proposition. Tello ticks all of the boxes and we can easily say it’s a breath of fresh air when it comes to phone plans.