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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For anyone who has ordered this deal how long does the Pending remote fulfillment last? I'm hoping they aren't backordered.
does your ship yet ?
This is no different from buying the service and turning the phone off. It is 60-days of paid service and not necessarily active. They learnt it likely with too many single month accounts canceling and getting unlocked phones. Did it last year with two 2024 Moto Edge.
2025 Stylus is now out of stock.
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Many use a throw away number for such deals.
Many use a throw away number for such deals.
I have some follow up questions. After porting the GV number to Total Wireless when my phone arrived, my GV number would be terminated, I presume. But I would have 2 carrier numbers - my current and TW. I assume I can get another GV number using the TW number, but what will happen to it when TW service ends after 2 month period? Will Google allow me to get another GV number with my current network number? A while ago, I got a GV number and only used it once. But later, Google terminated it for inactivity and didn't let me get a new one. I guess there is a time period for getting a new one because somehow I was able to get this GV number with the same current carrier number.
I have some follow up questions. After porting the GV number to Total Wireless when my phone arrived, my GV number would be terminated, I presume. But I would have 2 carrier numbers - my current and TW. I assume I can get another GV number using the TW number, but what will happen to it when TW service ends after 2 month period? Will Google allow me to get another GV number with my current network number? A while ago, I got a GV number and only used it once. But later, Google terminated it for inactivity and didn't let me get a new one. I guess there is a time period for getting a new one because somehow I was able to get this GV number with the same current carrier number.
After 2-months, switch off Auto Pay and forget about that Total account. Number will get recycled. If you're particular about the number, you can port to a Tracfone one year deal, get another phone and continue using the number for such promotions.
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I think I also had to cycle through a few numbers on Google numbers before I got one that total wireless would accept.
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