If you don't need to unlock then it is $40 for first month service. Total now requires two months of active service to unlock. This phone does not require higher plans. Minimum plan is now $40/month (used to be $30/month).
You can chat with customer service to get second month for $10 for unlimited talk & text with no data to satisfy the unlock requirements (YMMV)
Both 2024 and 2025 Stylus have this promotion.
Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
6.7" pOLED Super HD (2712 x 1220)
128GB storage expand up to 1TB with microSD card (purchase separately)
8GB RAM with 24GB RAM Boost
Offer ends
01/07/2026 or while supplies last. Device taxes and fees may apply. Requires new activation, external port in, and ID Verification on any plan. Available exclusively online. Limit to 2 devices per account.
https://www.totalwireless.com/sma...25-prepaid
***YMMV***
You can bypass port by activating the phone while order is processing when the IMEI of the phone is shown in your account.
Yet to receive tracking info for the phone ordered 10/13 but could see IMEI in the account and got a new number.
Community Reviews
The Moto G Stylus 5G is drawing interest as a midrange Motorola with a bright display, good sound, microSD support, a headphone jack, and even Qi wireless charging. The strongest value comes from the unlock path, since the phone can reportedly be unlocked after 60 days of paid service, and some buyers have cut the second month down to a $10 Stay Connected plan. The main friction is the Total Wireless process itself, which often requires ID verification and a qualifying port, and the site can be buggy about activation and pricing. Compatibility concerns also linger for AT&T because this appears to be a Verizon variant.
Common Questions (5)
The phone unlocks after 60 days of paid service, usually on day 61 or 62. The service does not need to stay actively used the whole time, but the paid service window must be met; several users also report the unlock happens over Wi‑Fi after the second month is paid.
Sometimes. The phone's IMEI can appear in the account before delivery, and some activations have worked by choosing a new number while the phone is still in transit; other attempts now hit a "you must bring your number" message, so the workaround is YMMV.
Yes. The discounted offer requires ID verification, and the deal is tied to porting in an eligible non-TracFone/Verizon-family number. A Google Voice number can work for the port, but the checkout can fail or revert to full price if verification or eligibility does not go through.
Yes. Users report switching the second month to the $10 Stay Connected talk/text plan through chat or customer service and still unlocking successfully. The $10 plan is often not shown online, so it may require contacting support near the end of the first month.
It is commonly identified as a Verizon variant (XT2517V) and may not be whitelisted for AT&T even if the hardware has the bands. It is expected to be fine on T-Mobile, but AT&T compatibility is uncertain and may be blocked by whitelist rules.
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Someone earlier mentioned that they got the phone next day after ordering. So you may be able to use the Metro number. Else, you would need some eligible number even if it is not the same you mentioned during ordering.
looks like a lot of other phones have also been promoted to be 'free with any plan':
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Moto G Power 2025
Moto G 2025 64GB
Moto G 2025 128GB
Moto G Power 2024
While a few other notable offers have gone now:
- iPhone 16e now needs 3 months of paid service purchased upfront instead of previous 2 months on unlimited plans
- iPhone 13 is now $49.99 instead of being free with 3 months of paid service on unlimited plans purchased as bundle
Of these, Moto G Power 2025 is a good choice. Given Moto's 2-year OS support recommend the 2025 models. Display is better in Power and Stylus compared to the regular ones.
Samsung A16 is good but sluggish. Consolation is better OS support than Moto phones.
I place the order, did the id verify and gave them a valid number for the port-in. But since the port-in won't happen till I get the phone, I'm possibly screwed because the number will expire in 3 days. Anybody had experience with how total wireless handles it if the promised port-in isn't an option? I'm fine with a new number, it was a metropcs disposable one had for only 1 month (and already extended, hence the 3 days remaining).
Hack that used to work is to activate with a new number while the phone is in transit and not delivered yet.
Someone earlier mentioned that they got the phone next day after ordering. So you may be able to use the Metro number. Else, you would need some eligible number even if it is not the same you mentioned during ordering.
A phone number requires active service.
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looks like a lot of other phones have also been promoted to be 'free with any plan':
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Moto G Power 2025
Moto G 2025 64GB
Moto G 2025 128GB
Moto G Power 2024
While a few other notable offers have gone now:
- iPhone 16e now needs 3 months of paid service purchased upfront instead of previous 2 months on unlimited plans
- iPhone 13 is now $49.99 instead of being free with 3 months of paid service on unlimited plans purchased as bundle
Of these, Moto G Power 2025 is a good choice. Given Moto's 2-year OS support recommend the 2025 models. Display is better in Power and Stylus compared to the regular ones.
Samsung A16 is good but sluggish. Consolation is better OS support than Moto phones.
The Samsung A36, also free is the better phone with more than double the support of Moto. I went to a Total dealer and was out the door at $49.50. Excellent speakers and call quality and very good cameras.
A36 is quite capable but compared to 2025 Stylus, it likely is better in OS Support. Agree that it's better than basic Moto G or Power variants.
Overall, 2025 Stylus or Edge are a bit better than A36.
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Am I the only one? No tracking number. No idea if I'll get it in time to port the number I originally planed to port.
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