Tello Mobile and Visible Wireless offer affordable cell phone plans on T-Mobile's and Verizon's networks respectively, catering to different user needs.
Tello provides customizable, cheaper plans while Visible is better for unlimited data users with options for truly unlimited data on Verizon's network.
Both carriers may throttle data speeds due to deprioritization, common among budget carriers during network congestion.
Tello offers flexibility with customizable plans starting at $5/month, while Visible has three prepaid plans with truly unlimited data starting at $25/month.
No multi-line discounts are offered by Tello or Visible, but their affordable pricing makes them competitive against premium carriers even for multi-line families.
Tello offers rollover data and voice minutes, unlike Visible, which provides truly unlimited monthly data.
Both Tello and Visible support mobile hotspots and WiFi calling, but Visible has no data cap for hotspots.
Visible offers smartwatch connectivity for an extra cost, supporting various models including the Apple Watch, while Tello does not support Apple Watch.
Visible's coverage aligns with Verizon's, while Tello operates on T-Mobile's network, catering to different coverage needs based on location.
Tello excels in customer support, offering phone and text-based chat options, whereas Visible provides only a text-based chat.