Straight Talk vs Tello

A side-by-side comparison of two popular US carriers — pricing, features, network, and plans.

Quick Comparison

Straight TalkTello
TypeMVNOMVNO
NetworkMulti-NetworkT-Mobile
Number of Plans54
Cheapest Plan$25/mo$10/mo
eSIMYesYes
5GYesYes
HotspotYesYes

Straight Talk Plans

Walmart's wireless brand using AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon networks.

PlanPriceDataMinutesFeatures
Straight Talk StraightSAVINGS $25/mo 5GB Unlimited 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. View
Straight Talk Bronze $35/mo Unlimited Unlimited 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. View
Straight Talk Silver $45/mo Unlimited Unlimited 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. View
Straight Talk Gold $50/mo Unlimited Unlimited 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. View
Straight Talk Platinum Best Value $65/mo Unlimited Unlimited 5G eSIM Hotspot Streaming Taxes Incl. View

Tello Plans

Build-your-own prepaid plans on T-Mobile's network at rock-bottom prices.

PlanPriceDataMinutesFeatures
Tello Economy $10/mo 2GB Unlimited 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. View
Tello Value $14/mo 5GB Unlimited 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. View
Tello Smart $19/mo 10GB Unlimited 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. View
Tello Unlimited Best Value $25/mo Unlimited Unlimited 5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl. View

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The Verdict

Straight Talk offers 5 plans with its cheapest option at $25/month. It operates on the Multi-Network network.

Tello wins on price starting at $10/month. It runs on the T-Mobile network.

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