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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kept giving error when trying to register as new phone, tired multiple times, different browsers and no luck with the YMMV bug, must be a short window since I already had a tracking number. Guess i have to use my google voice number, glad those $3 wont go to waste😑
followed instructions at
https://www.reddit.com/r/TotalWir..._wir
Selected 'Other' and put in google's address and got it activated as a port in.
soon after, got text from total wireless to gvoice number
"Thank you for your port request. Your ticket number is 000. While your request is being processed, you may continue using your current provider's service. Should you wish to start using your new SIM/device, you may only be able to make calls, send texts, and use data until the request is completed. To check your status, reply TICKET."
Could I get another/different Gvoice number to the google account? or is it a one time thing?
Site is indeed a buggy mess. all my info on total wireless site, except email and pin are random stuff or blank, trying to correct it only errors out to call customer service🙄
Any problems or pointers for doing this deal direct from the store vs online?
I just want this deal as a backup phone to bring back to my US Mobile carrier after the 60 days to basically keep a super old land line phone number alive that I've had going back to the '70s.
Initially you give a number that can be ported... in order to place and pay for order. After placing order check online account and a IMEI will quickly be associated with that order? Use that IMEI and go to website "activations" tab, then select "new phone" and "new number" and enter IMEI listed with order. New number issued to IMEI of phone soon to be shipped and delivered.
This will activate the phone before shipping, so the negative is my month of service would already be ticking during the delivery time, BUT that time would also be getting slightly closer to full unlock after 60 days of activation.
Am I understanding this correctly?
How long till IMEI appears? Something to keep checking throughout day that will eventually appear before shipping?
Thanks in advance for taking time to respond and provide advice.
So to verify a way to get around the forced port-in...
Initially you give a number that can be ported... in order to place and pay for order. After placing order check online account and a IMEI will quickly be associated with that order? Use that IMEI and go to website "activations" tab, then select "new phone" and "new number" and enter IMEI listed with order. New number issued to IMEI of phone soon to be shipped and delivered.
This will activate the phone before shipping, so the negative is my month of service would already be ticking during the delivery time, BUT that time would also be getting slightly closer to full unlock after 60 days of activation.
Am I understanding this correctly?
How long till IMEI appears? Something to keep checking throughout day that will eventually appear before shipping?
Thanks in advance for taking time to respond and provide advice.
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So to verify a way to get around the forced port-in...
Initially you give a number that can be ported... in order to place and pay for order. After placing order check online account and a IMEI will quickly be associated with that order? Use that IMEI and go to website "activations" tab, then select "new phone" and "new number" and enter IMEI listed with order. New number issued to IMEI of phone soon to be shipped and delivered.
This will activate the phone before shipping, so the negative is my month of service would already be ticking during the delivery time, BUT that time would also be getting slightly closer to full unlock after 60 days of activation.
Am I understanding this correctly?
How long till IMEI appears? Something to keep checking throughout day that will eventually appear before shipping?
Thanks in advance for taking time to respond and provide advice.
The phone keeps going in and out of stock. Just ordered today. If you have CapitalOne or Chase, check your cashback offers.
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