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. Courtesy of Tello 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 plan  from one of the big three cell phone carriers. In my case, it's T-Mobile, which has the best 5G coverage and speeds, according to analysis from OpenSignal and Ookla , not to mention a whole bunch of perks I forget to use, like free AAA membership. Some part of me just wants “the best” phone service.…