Total Wireless
Network: VerizonTech: CDMA legacy / LTE / 5GEstablished in 2015, Total Wireless is a carrier-owned prepaid wireless brand using the Verizon network for service in nationwide service areas. It should be compared with other prepaid and MVNO options by plan price, high-speed data allowance, hotspot access, phone compatibility, taxes, fees, and whether the plan receives the same network priority as the parent carrier's premium plans.
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Stored carrier plans are shown here once source pages, FCC labels, or affiliate/API feeds confirm the details.
Total Max 5G BYO
$25/moBYO-focused Total Wireless MAX plan. It may be attractive for unlocked-phone shoppers, but eligibility and renewal terms need source verification.
- Unlimited data
- Unlimited hotspot
- Contract: No
- Taxes/fees: Review required
- 1 line: $25/mo with Auto Pay
- 2 lines: $55/mo with Auto Pay
- 3 lines: $85/mo with Auto Pay
- 4 lines: $105/mo with Auto Pay
- 5 lines: $135/mo with Auto Pay
Full plan details & Broadband Facts
Total Wireless
Total Max 5G BYO
Mobile Broadband Consumer Disclosure
*Price does not include AutoPay or other discounts unless noted above.
Additional Charges & Terms
One-Time Fees at the Time of Purchase
Visit www.totalwireless.com/plans/ for available billing discounts and bundle pricing.
Confirm BYO offer details, hotspot throttle, and Broadband Facts label before verification.
Learn more about the terms used on this label by visiting the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer Resource Center: fcc.gov/consumer
Total Starter
$35/moEntry Total Wireless smartphone plan on the Verizon network. Good candidate for users who want a lower advertised monthly price, but final checkout terms and Broadband Facts should be confirmed.
- Unlimited data
- 10GB hotspot
- Contract: No
- Taxes/fees: Review required
- 1 line: $35/mo with Auto Pay
- 2 lines: $75/mo with Auto Pay
- 3 lines: $85/mo with Auto Pay
- 4 lines: $95/mo with Auto Pay
- 5 lines: $125/mo with Auto Pay
Full plan details & Broadband Facts
Total Wireless
Total Starter
Mobile Broadband Consumer Disclosure
*Price does not include AutoPay or other discounts unless noted above.
Additional Charges & Terms
One-Time Fees at the Time of Purchase
Visit www.totalwireless.com/plans/ for available billing discounts and bundle pricing.
Carrier page indicates plan is subject to network management and plan-specific terms. Confirm Broadband Facts label before verification.
Learn more about the terms used on this label by visiting the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer Resource Center: fcc.gov/consumer
Total Max 5G
$50/moMain Total Wireless MAX smartphone plan with Verizon-network access and unlimited hotspot language.
- Unlimited data
- Unlimited hotspot
- Contract: No
- Taxes/fees: Review required
- 1 line: $50/mo with Auto Pay
- 2 lines: $80/mo with Auto Pay
- 3 lines: $95/mo with Auto Pay
- 4 lines: $105/mo with Auto Pay
- 5 lines: $135/mo with Auto Pay
Full plan details & Broadband Facts
Total Wireless
Total Max 5G
Mobile Broadband Consumer Disclosure
*Price does not include AutoPay or other discounts unless noted above.
Additional Charges & Terms
One-Time Fees at the Time of Purchase
Visit www.totalwireless.com/plans/ for available billing discounts and bundle pricing.
Confirm hotspot throttle and Broadband Facts label before verification.
Learn more about the terms used on this label by visiting the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer Resource Center: fcc.gov/consumer
Total All Access
$60/moHighest Total Wireless smartphone plan tier shown in the source scrape, aimed at users who value perks and higher hotspot speed language.
- Unlimited data
- Unlimited hotspot
- Contract: No
- Taxes/fees: Review required
- 1 line: $60/mo with Auto Pay
- 2 lines: $90/mo with Auto Pay
- 3 lines: $105/mo with Auto Pay
- 4 lines: $115/mo with Auto Pay
- 5 lines: $145/mo with Auto Pay
Full plan details & Broadband Facts
Total Wireless
Total All Access
Mobile Broadband Consumer Disclosure
*Price does not include AutoPay or other discounts unless noted above.
Additional Charges & Terms
One-Time Fees at the Time of Purchase
Visit www.totalwireless.com/plans/ for available billing discounts and bundle pricing.
Confirm perk terms, hotspot throttle, and Broadband Facts label
Learn more about the terms used on this label by visiting the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer Resource Center: fcc.gov/consumer
Customer Experience Rating
Real customer comments can reveal coverage, billing, activation, and support problems that plan tables miss.
Would users recommend this carrier?
Based on approved user recommendations.
Recent user ratings and comments
Latest approvedAbsolutely Love Them, Never had an issue and uses Verizon Network. Highly Recommend
- Coverage
- 5
- Data Speed
- 5
- Value
- 5
- Billing
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Overall
- 5.0
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Source basis: J.D. Power wireless studies + ACSI benchmarksBYOD, eSIM, physical SIM, activation, and switching risk.
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