No. 79of 116 ·Personal Email Services

CLtel Email

Web · Android · iPhone· paid plans from $5/mo

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.2

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

CLtel Email is ranked #79 of 116 in personal email services on Freedom251, made by CLtel Email (Clear Lake, Iowa, USA). It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/mo.

CLtel Email plans and pricing

All plans

Included Email Free One free personal email address · Webmail access · eScout spam and virus filtering cltel.com · 22 Sept 2026

Additional Email Account $5/mo billed monthly Additional accounts available cltel.com · 22 Sept 2026

CLtel Email Free one personal email address included with CLtel Internet; extra accounts and increased inbox storage available by calling cltel.com · 11 Oct 2026

Compared on personal email services

Free plan: Yes
Paid from: $5/mo
Custom domain: No
Platform access: web_and_mobile

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The record

What it is: CLtel Internet service includes a free email address for personal use.
Web access: The webmail platform can be accessed anywhere with an Internet connection.
Spam and virus filtering: The included email service features eScout spam and virus filtering.
Mobile email: Users can add their CLtel email account to a mobile device using the listed POP3/IMAP and SMTP server settings.
Email address format: The mobile setup instructions use the username format [email protected].
Outgoing mail: The listed outgoing SMTP server is smtp.cltel.net on port 587.
Connection security: TLS/SSL is recommended for both incoming and outgoing server settings.
Account management: Users can change their password through custpanel.cltel.net.
Additional accounts and storage: Additional accounts and increased inbox storage can be requested by calling CLtel.
Spam handling: CLtel says its spam filters divert spam to an email quarantine that customers can access, and quarantined spam is automatically deleted if not accessed within 30 days.
Support: CLtel email support is available by phone at 641-357-2111.
Provider: CLtel describes itself as a locally owned and operated telecommunications provider serving Clear Lake, Ventura, Mason City and surrounding communities.
History: CLtel says it has served North Iowa since 1895.
Email service limits: CLtel says its email address is included with CLtel Internet service and describes it for personal use.
Price from: $5/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Personal Email Services in 2026#79 of 116

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Sources

cltel.com/help-center/email-help/· checked 11 Oct 2026
cltel.com/legal/· checked 11 Oct 2026
cltel.com/about/· checked 11 Oct 2026
cltel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CLtel-Servic· checked 22 Sept 2026