Updated October 16, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Circles.Life AU vs Tello
Circles.Life AU
Tello
Higher score in this comparison
Circles.Life AU vs Tello: the differences
| Compare | Circles.Life AUReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | TelloReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $5 |
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | $5 |
| Unlimited data | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reference plan prices | Not confirmed | US: 2 GB $10/mo, 10 GB $15/mo, 20 GB $20/mo, Unlimited $25/mo, custom plans from $5/mo; Europe: roaming included at no extra cost until Sep 30 2026, drawn from the monthly plan balance (covers most of Europe plus UK, Turkey); Mexico: free international calls when minutes are added; Japan, Thailand, global: no travel data plan found |
| 5G | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fair use policy | Not confirmed | Unlimited plan: 50 GB high-speed data per 30-day cycle, then throttled; 10 GB of that usable as hotspot |
| Networks | Not confirmed | Sprint |
| Top-ups | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seller type | Not confirmed | Mvno |
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Our verdict on each
Circles.Life AU
A retained Takeads listing states that Circles.Life launched in 2016 and describes it as a fully digital telco.
Tello
Tello is a US budget MVNO on Sprint that suits long trips across Europe rather than single-market eSIM buyers. Entry pricing of $5 and a price per GB from $5 keep it mid-table, with unlimited data shaped by a fair use cap.
Score breakdown
| Area | Circles.Life AU | Tello |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.8Custom plans from $5 and a price per GB from $5 put Tello in the middle of the field, not at either end. |
| Offer | Not confirmed | 9.2 |
How they place
| Ranking | Circles.Life AU | Tello |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 531 of 926 | 277 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 535 of 918 | 284 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Circles.Life AU | Tello |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Not confirmed | Local, Regional |
| Features | Not confirmed | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation, Carrier plan |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Budget |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Long trip |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Circles.Life AU | Tello | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $5above the median | $3.97 |
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | $5above the median | $2 |
Median across 122 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Circles.Life AU
Pros
- The listing provides a launch year and a company description.
Cons
- The Singapore-market listing does not establish Australian service or current plans.
Tello
Pros
- Roaming across most of Europe, the UK and Turkey is drawn from the monthly plan balance at no extra cost.
- Its feature list covers unlimited data, 5G, hotspot sharing and instant activation: unlimited data, 5g and hotspot.
- Custom plans start at $5, with a price per GB from $5 on a budget model (budget).
Cons
- Unlimited data comes with a fair use policy: a set amount of high-speed data per cycle, then throttled, with part of that amount usable as hotspot.
- Its regions are local and regional (local and regional), so a global destination such as Japan or Thailand falls outside the roaming offer.
- It runs on Sprint alone, so roaming reach rests on one network partner.
Who each suits
Circles.Life AU
Who it suits
- Readers checking the retained company background
Tello
Who it suits
- US residents on a longer European trip who want roaming inside the plan they already hold.
- Budget buyers who want unlimited data and hotspot sharing without buying a separate travel eSIM.
- Travellers happy with one home network, Sprint, and fair use rules that throttle after the cap.
Who should look elsewhere
- Price-first buyers, since eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99 below Tello.
- Travellers buying in a market priced in another currency: MTN starts at NGN 5,000 in naira.
Current offers
Circles.Life AU
Current offer
Bonus
Up to $99.90 Cashback: 99.90
Promotional banner on the official home page
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Tello
Current offer
Bonus
Free Roaming in Europe: Roaming in Europe at no extra cost, deducted from the regular plan balance (no activation fee, no daily travel pass)
Limited-time offer; usage draws on the monthly plan balance and no Pay As You Go credit is required while it lasts. From October 1, 2026 European roaming is charged to Pay As You Go credit only. Covers the listed European destinations including the UK, Turkey, Iceland, Switzerland and the microstates.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Circles.Life AU | Tello |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Tello
How much does Tello cost?+
Custom plans start at $5, and the price per GB comes from $5. On entry price Tello ranks 125 of 313, and on price per GB it sits at 94 of 115.
Is Tello's unlimited data really unlimited?+
Unlimited data is on its feature list (unlimited data, 5g and hotspot), but a fair use policy applies. High-speed data stops at a set cap each cycle and the connection is throttled after that, so heavy months feel the limit even on an unlimited plan.
Which countries can I roam in?+
Roaming across most of Europe, plus the UK and Turkey, is included at no extra cost and drawn from your monthly plan balance. Its coverage sits in the local and regional range (local and regional), and there is no travel data plan for Japan or Thailand.
Which network does Tello run on?+
Tello is a US MVNO (mvno) based in the United States and runs on Sprint. Its features include the 5G network generation and instant activation, so a new line can be set up and online quickly.
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