What phones can be enrolled to Tello?
CDMA Phones
Any CDMA device free of contract, developed for Sprint or for other carriers
Tello phones
You can choose a phone from our handpicked collection starting from $25
Other unlocked smartphones
Unlocked iPhones from 5S to SE and Nexus 5 to 6P
You can check the list of unlocked devices by carrier below
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
What are the unlocked devices from other carriers but Sprint that can join Tello?
Usually Tello requires a CDMA unlocked Sprint device, but there are also some non Sprint devices (CDMA compatible) that are eligible.
Here is a list of phones that can join Tello:
iPhones purchased through Apple stores, big box stores or carrier retail channels:
Nexus devices purchased through Google Play, big box stores or carrier retail channels:
Here is a list of phones that can join Tello:
iPhones purchased through Apple stores, big box stores or carrier retail channels:
- AT&T & T-Mobile: 6, 6+, 6S, 6S+, SE, XS, XS Max, XR
- Verizon: 5S, 5C, 6, 6+, 6S, 6S+, SE, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus and X+ XS, XS Max, XR
Nexus devices purchased through Google Play, big box stores or carrier retail channels:
- AT&T & Verizon: Nexus 5, 5X, 6, 6P, Pixel, Pixel XL
- T-Mobile: Nexus 5X, 6, 6P, Pixel, Pixel XL
- Alcatel - Idol 5
- Blu - S1
- Essential - PH-1
- Motorola - GX Pure Edition, G4, G4 Play, G4 Plus, G5 Plus, E4, E4 Plus, Z2 Play
- Samsung - Special Edition of Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, S8, S8 Plus & Note 8
What phone brands can't be enrolled into Tello?
There are only a handful of devices that can't join Tello. Devices like the following are not Tello friendly:
Palm, RIM (Blackberry), Ready Link/PTT, Q-Chat, 13K Vocoder or Power Source.
What CDMA phone can I enroll into Tello?
You can enroll into our network any CDMA device free of contract, developed for Sprint or for any Sprint MVNO.