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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First rep said they couldn't verify my account and couldn't unlock.
Second rep said I only had 30 days and they couldn't unlock.
Third time I called with pdfs ready to email showing my renewals and where it showed I was charged on my bank statement. They tried to tell me their policy was 120 days and I had to buy 60 more days of service to unlock. Then they tried to tell me there was an "unlocking fee".
Screw Total Wireless.
For anyone that goes thru with this, here's the link you'll need to file a complaint to get your device unlocked:
https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/gui...-complaint
First rep said they couldn't verify my account and couldn't unlock.
Second rep said I only had 30 days and they couldn't unlock.
Third time I called with pdfs ready to email showing my renewals and where it showed I was charged on my bank statement. They tried to tell me their policy was 120 days and I had to buy 60 more days of service to unlock. Then they tried to tell me there was an "unlocking fee".
Screw Total Wireless.
For anyone that goes thru with this, here's the link you'll need to file a complaint to get your device unlocked:
https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/gui...-complaint
I ported my number at the end of the 60 days, just like any other time I've had service thru a prepaid carrier like this. No issues doing this with the iPhone I got and later gave to someone else earlier this year. The terms are that you have to pay for 60 days. Anyways been this way.
I'm sure you think I did something wrong here. I've been doing phone deals since the days of ringplus and FreedomPop. The responses I'm getting from Total Wireless through this process sound like I'm making it up, but it's what they're telling me, and it directly violates FCC device unlocking regulations. Never dealt with anything like this from any other co, and that includes the last time I got a phone from them.
I ported my number at the end of the 60 days, just like any other time I've had service thru a prepaid carrier like this. No issues doing this with the iPhone I got and later gave to someone else earlier this year. The terms are that you have to pay for 60 days. Anyways been this way.
I'm sure you think I did something wrong here. I've been doing phone deals since the days of ringplus and FreedomPop. The responses I'm getting from Total Wireless through this process sound like I'm making it up, but it's what they're telling me, and it directly violates FCC device unlocking regulations. Never dealt with anything like this from any other co, and that includes the last time I got a phone from them.
I 100% believe you. I've done 4-5 of these Tracfone family deals. Only once there was a problem with the unlock. The phone rep also told me I had to pay an 'unlock fee'. Only after I mentioned the 60-day unlock policy, then she changed her tune and said she would submit a ticket for me.
I've been in this game a long time too. LycaMobile was the worst experience for me. They got rid of their pay as you go plan, so I wanted to port out. They told me I had to buy a 1-month plan to do so. It was a real hostage situation. I had to file an FCC complaint to get them to release the number.
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P.S. change the sound settings in Dolby to Movie->Brilliant Treble, and Surround-Off, to make the speakers sound much better.
After going through the checkout process, verifying my ID entering the number to port (which it confirms will be ported on activation) the cart never updates with the $199 discount. I take it all the way to the credit card step and am reluctant to go past that without the correct order total. Any tips?
After going through the checkout process, verifying my ID entering the number to port (which it confirms will be ported on activation) the cart never updates with the $199 discount. I take it all the way to the credit card step and am reluctant to go past that without the correct order total. Any tips?
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