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.
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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.
The phone can unlock remotely after the second month if auto-renew is canceled before the end of that second month.
The phone can unlock over Wi‑Fi after meeting Total Wireless unlock requirements, which can reduce reliance on continued cellular service.
The 2025 Moto G Stylus 5G can unlock automatically after about 60 days of paid service in at least some cases.
The device supports microSD content loading, and it includes a headphone jack for wired audio use.
Carrier compatibility can be risky because the Verizon-sold XT2517V variant may not be whitelisted for AT&T even after unlocking.
The deal process can be burdensome and time-sensitive, including porting and payment timing that can lead to service inactivity or extra months.
Total Wireless requires ID verification for the discounted deal, and there is reportedly no way around it if ID verification is unwanted.
Unlock eligibility can fail or be rejected, including cases where the unlock-status check returns a message that the device is not eligible.
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As you're aware, ending in a "V" makes it unusable on the AT&T network. It still "might" work but there are already A36 models (not ending in a "V") that are whitelisted on the AT&T network as per AT&T and has better chances of working.
So if Total Wireless always sells models ending in a "V" and they have that invasive ID Check step, there must be a lot of Verizon and T-Mo users on slickdeals to make these Total Wireless deals so popular
I am concerned it ends in a "V", although it would be great to have someone actually confirm it.
As you're aware, ending in a "V" makes it unusable on the AT&T network. It still "might" work but there are already A36 models (not ending in a "V") that are whitelisted on the AT&T network as per AT&T and has better chances of working.
So if Total Wireless always sells models ending in a "V" and they have that invasive ID Check step, there must be a lot of Verizon and T-Mo users on slickdeals to make these Total Wireless deals so popular
https://support.totalwi
https://support.totalwi
I also don't see any V models here - are you saying there's another list or this list is incomplete?
https://www.att.com/scmsassets/su...etwork.pdf
I also don't see any V models here - are you saying there's another list or this list is incomplete?
https://www.att.com/scmsassets/su...etwork.pdf
Since I can't get the IMEI without the device in hand, I have less tolerance of risk than you
Since I can't get the IMEI without the device in hand, I have less tolerance of risk than you
https://www.totalwirele
https://www.totalwirele
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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
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