How can I subscribe to a Tello phone + data plan using a virtual credit car

📱 How to subscribe to a Tello phone + data plan using a virtual credit card? Supports calls from Mainland China/Hong Kong

Tello Mobile is a US-based MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) offering flexible plans, low-cost calling and data services. It supports international calls from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and other regions, making it suitable for overseas SMS verification, backup phone numbers, receiving SMS verification codes, and international calls.

✅ I. Tello Plan Introduction (Supports International Calls)

Plan Type | Example Content | Monthly Fee Reference

Calls + SMS + Data

100 minutes + 100 SMS + 1GB Data

$5/month

Unlimited Plan

Unlimited Calls + SMS + 1~25GB High-Speed Data

$10~25/month

Data Only Plan

5GB~25GB Data, No Calls

$9~25/month

All plans include a free US local number and support international direct dialing (including Mainland China/Hong Kong).

🧾 II. Preparation

1. Register a Tello Account

Website: https://tello.com/

Email registration is supported.

Select "United States" as the country; the region is arbitrary (for setting the billing address later).

2. Prepare a Virtual Credit Card

Successfully tested and working on the following platforms:

Platform Card Type Tello Support?

✅ Coinepay

## ✅ Virtual Card Application

1. Log in to the official website > https://bpay.net You can register a virtual credit card account with your email address or phone number.

2. Wallet > USDT (TRC20/BSC) Top-up, apply for card activation on the homepage > Card activation successful > Convert your USDT balance to USD, then go to Virtual Card Top-up. (It is recommended to top up 20 USDT for the first time.)

3. Obtain the CVV security code for the virtual card: Billing Information, Name, Address, State, Card Number, Date, CVV/CVC Security Code

4. Enter the payment page, fill in the corresponding information, and complete the payment.

Invitation Link: https://www.coinepay.net/#/pages/auth/register?code=7YDCLP

For those who don't understand, please refer to the official Coinepay virtual credit card platform tutorial: https://bpay.net/ask/

Detailed Tutorial: https://bpay.net/ask/d/52 It is recommended to use a US billing address, such as zip codes: 10001, 30301, 90001

💳 III. Subscribing to a Plan and Linking a Virtual Credit Card

Step 1: Choose a Plan

Visit: https://tello.com/buy/custom_plans

Choose your call/SMS/data plan.

Click "Buy Now".

Step 2: Choose a Phone Number

You can choose a new number (multiple area codes are available).

Or apply for number portability (suitable for existing US credit card users).

Step 3: Checkout & Add Credit Card

Enter billing information (based on the address provided by the virtual card platform).

Fill in virtual credit card information:

Card Card Number

MM/YY (Expiration Date)

CVV (Verification Code)

Billing ZIP (e.g., 10001)

✅ Tested and confirmed that Coinepay card charges were successfully completed, and the Tello system recognized the information correctly.

📞 IV. How to make calls to Mainland China/Hong Kong?

Tello international calls support multiple countries worldwide. The dialing method is as follows:

To Mainland China mobile numbers: 011 + 86 + mobile number

To Hong Kong numbers: 011 + 852 + mobile number

Note: International calls are not charged extra; they are deducted from your plan's call charges per minute.

🛠️ V. Frequently Asked Questions

Problem | Cause | Solution

Virtual card binding failed

Card BIN flagged by risk control

Change card segment, use a US address

Payment failed but card has been charged

Strip delay

Wait 5 minutes to refresh order status

Unable to make international calls

International calling function not activated

🧾 VI. Usage Recommendations

We recommend subscribing to a $5~$10 plan to test the features for the first time.

SIM card mailing addresses are only supported in the US. If you don't have a shipping address, you can choose eSIM or a forwarding service.

After registration, you can use the Tello App to manage your number, top up, and view records.