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Wait. Is a Discount Tello Mobile Plan Just as Good as T-Mobile?

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May 30, 2026 6:39 AM

Review (2026): Tello Mobile Prepaid Phone Plans

With inflation and gas prices rising, I’m trying to save money wherever I can. I tested Tello’s budget cell phone plan, and for me, it turns out prepaid can be just as good.

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Insanely low cost. Transparent pricing and plans. Many customizable plan options. Comparable data speeds and reception.

In low-reception areas, data speeds falter worse. Data speeds might get squelched during high congestion. Not as good for frequent international travelers.

I know that I am paying too much for my phone plan. I have known this for years. Like about two-thirds of America, I use a postpaid unlimited phone planfrom one of the big three cell phone carriers. In my...

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‘Underneath it all, there’s a decent controller struggling to get out’ — I reviewed the Pocket Taco vertical mobile controller and it’s a good pad straining under the weight of an unworkable concept

Conceptually, I love the GameSir Pocket Taco. A controller that allows you to turn your phone into a Game-Boy-style vertical handheld is definitely right up my alley. The issue is that it's pretty limited in functionality; native iOS and Android games won’t resize to the available screen