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Back-to-School Deal: Tello’s Unlimited Plan Gets You Cell Service for $15 Per Month Your First 3 Months

Tello’s back-to-school deal lets you save big on cellphone service, but you have until Monday to take advantage of this discount.

The cost of every day basics continues to go up, but we take great pride in looking for ways to help you cut your expenses wherever you can. If you haven’t considered switching phone plans, maybe it’s time to do just that. Phone plans are a necessary line item on everyone’s budget, but switching to a cheaper one can help you save money every monty — which adds up over time.

If you’re looking to make a change, Tello is offering Unlimited phone plans for just $15 per month for your first three months this back-to-school season. You pay this as a $45 upfront payment rather than month to month, which may be preferable for some customers. After your initial three-month period on the Tello plan, the price reverts to the usual cost of $25 per month. But this deal is available only to new Tello customers until Monday.

Tello offers 5G and 4G LTE nationwide coverage so you can reliably get through phone calls or surf the internet. The plan includes unlimited data, 35GB of high-speed data, and free Wi-Fi and hotspot calling. US plans include free calls and texts to more than 60 countries, including Canada, India and Mexico. Data speeds slow down after you use your 35GB. Tello allows you to bring your own phone or lets you get a new one for a separate fee.

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If you’re looking for an even more budget-friendly plan, you can also consider their 2GB plans for $10 per month. Right now their 5GB plan is $10 for the first month and then just $14 per month. These have data limits, but they include unlimited talk and text. Once you select your plan, it will renew every 30 days unless you cancel or change it.

Looking for more ways to save on your phone plan but not sure if this deal is for you? Check out our list of the best cheap phone plans or best family plans so you can find exactly the plan you need.

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Why this deal matters

At just $15 per month for three months (and $25 after this period), Tello’s Unlimited plan is one of the most budget-friendly deals available in the market right now and can save you hundreds over the year. This deal is available until Monday, and now is an excellent time to take advantage of it.

Technologies

The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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