Mint Mobile and Tello are very popular options right now for those looking to lower their monthly phone plan bills. In short, both are dirt cheap for what they do, but which is better? As you will see in our direct comparison now, they really are quite different and should particularly appeal to a certain genre of user. If you're hesitant, or just do a little research before committing, now, we've covered what we think are the most important selling points of each trader, as well as how they form themselves into essential criteria. Both resellers feature prominently in our guides to buying affordable cell phone plans and prepaid phone plans, so we're clearly fans of each of them. However, by the end of this article, you should have a clear idea of what works best for you.
In short: 2 major prepaid operators
Mobile Mint: prepaid plans from € fifteen per month
Mint Mobile is one of the most popular prepaid carriers and it is simple to see why. With super low monthly rates, splendid data allotments and 5G data speeds in each and every field, it is a great option for many users. However, it comes with a catch. To get the lowest possible monthly rates, you will need to purchase multiple months of data in advance, so keep that in mind.
4 GB: € fifteen / month | ten GB: € twenty / month | fifteen GB: € twenty-five / month | One : € thirty / month
Say: prepaid plans from € five per month
With Tello, you have certain of the most affordable cell phone plans on the market at your fingertips and, best of all, the ability to change plans each and every month if your needs change. Choose one of the predefined plans (costs now) or adapt a plan particularly to your needs; Both are possible with Tello, and without requiring a long-term contract.
1 GB: € ten / month | two GB: € fourteen / month | four GB: € XNUMX / month | One : € thirty nine / month
Coverage and price
Mint Mobile and Tello run on T-Mobile internet, so it should be fairly neutral when it comes to your local coverage. Tello has historically worked on Esprint internet (and some SIM cards still do), but this is being phased out, so any new SIM cards issued are expected to work on T-Mobile internet. Reflexes NetworkMint: T-Mobile
Say: T-Mobile and Sprint Pricing
Mint: € fifteen to € thirty / h
Say: €2 to €XNUMX/hr However, where these XNUMX operators diverge is in their cost models, which are very, very different. Mint Mobile tends to have slightly higher costs than Tello and operates a “multi-month” initial purchase system where you purchase more than a year of service at a time. The downside here is that the longer your plan, the lower the average monthly fee will be, so be ready to pay for a full year's service upfront if you want to save as much money as possible. Tello, on the other hand, has a much more flexible monthly payment system where you will only pay one month at a time. This has a huge advantage: you can easily change your data allowances on a monthly basis if your needs change, and it's also much more affordable up front. Keep in mind, however, that the average monthly rates on the higher data plans on Tello tend to be more expensive than Mint if you pay Mint annually.
Data assignments
The two carriers offer a wide range of different monthly data options, though you'll typically get more for your money on Mint Mobile if you're looking for a more data-intensive plan. Reflexes Data assignmentsMint: 4 GB unlimited
Say: 0MB up to unlimited Mint's unlimited data plan, for example, costs just $5 a month, compared to $2 a month you'll pay on Tello. You'll also get 5GB of 1G data from Mint Mobile before going back to XNUMXG speeds, while you'll only get XNUMXGB of XNUMXG data from Tello. Likewise, it's more affordable to go with Mint if you're looking for a plan for around XNUMXGB to XNUMXGB of data per month. At $XNUMX a month, you'll get XNUMXGB of data from Mint versus XNUMXGB from Tello, making it the better option if you're willing to pay a year in advance. However, you can get a cheaper general plan from Tello, if you just want the basics: just $XNUMX a month for XNUMXGB of data with unlimited minutes and texts.
Benefits and Features
As a prepaid carrier, you'll typically enjoy the same level of benefits with Mint Mobile and Tello, and will be de-prioritized when T-Mobile's home network is busy. Reflexes 5G speedMint: no cap
Say: no cap
Mobile hotspot
Mint: free (5GB maximum on a unl plan.)
Tello: free Outreach
Mint: 480p video (unlimited)
Say: without visor International calls
Mint: free of charge for Mex and Can
Say: Free calls to more than 5 countries Long story short, both are pretty low deals, and you won't get free subscriptions to the streaming service either. However, both offer standard 480G data speeds on each and every plan (until you hit your cap), as a free cellular connection. Tello seems to have a slight advantage in video playback, with no cap on quality, while Mint Mobile limits video delivery to XNUMXp on its unlimited plan (no cap on other plans). Tello also offers free international calls to over XNUMX countries, while you'll only get free calls to Mexico and Canada with Mint Mobile. This is clearly a more professional feature in general, but for some it will be a huge advantage and a huge draw for them to go with Tello.