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.
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Is it time to file FCC complaint or CC dispute.
shipping notification? Nope, got an ad🤬
Don't see any auto pay discounts for $30 plan. I am not planning on enabling it and just pay 2nd manually. The purchase triggered Chase offer on my credit card for 25% off for $8.32 back. Have it on my checking as well. Will make use of it for the second month.
Don't see any auto pay discounts for $30 plan. I am not planning on enabling it and just pay 2nd manually. The purchase triggered Chase offer on my credit card for 25% off for $8.32 back. Have it on my checking as well. Will make use of it for the second month.
https://www.reddit.com/r/TotalWir...text
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🙄
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***YMMV***<br />
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You can bypass port by activating the phone while order is processing when the IMEI of the phone is shown in your account.<br />
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Yet to receive tracking info for the phone ordered 10/13 but could see IMEI in the account and got a new number.
Got tracking # and checked imei, selected activate , new # and then , next, It gave me a # and wants to dial , restart ,etc. then says next. Cant complete until phone arrives, and now can't back out. Will it still unlock after 2 months since it is giving me a new #?
I checked UNLOCK text and it now returns a webpage for unlock policy with IMEI or phone number to enter at the bottom of the page to check status. Someone mentioned that it changed almost a year back.
Last year, I got Total (two 2024 Edge) & Tracfone (QVC Samsung A14) and it used to show when phones would be unlocked. Not anymore.
This year, I have Total 2025 Moto Stylus and HSN Tracfone Samsung A25 to unlock.
I'm getting a "We apologize. Your device is not eligible for our Unlocking Program."
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We have not yet completed 60-days of service on Verizon network. Here is the full message when I submitted the phone number:
Device Unlocking Eligibility Result
We apologize. Your device is not eligible for our Unlocking Program.
These are the main criteria used to determine your device's eligibility:
-Device must be a TracFone branded phone. Unlocking does not apply for "Bring Your Own Phone" devices.
-Device must have not been reported as stolen, lost, or associated with fraudulent activity.
-Device may have already been unlocked or device may have a pending unlock request (customer should call for resolution).
-Devices activated on the Verizon network, at least 60 days must have passed since the date of device activation and 60 days of paid service must have been added to the device.
-Devices activated on other carrier networks must have been activated on TracFone service for no fewer than 12 months, must have redeemed no fewer than 12 months of service and must be active or within 60 days of expiration of active service.
For customers from Straight Talk, Simple Mobile, Total Wireless, NET 10, TracFone or Telcel:
-Handset model must have been launched to the market after 02/11/2014 or activated on TracFone service after 2/11/2015.
For customers from SafeLink:
-Handset must have been activated on TracFone service after 2/11/2014.
NOTE:
Please call our Unlock Department at 1-888-442-5102 for additional instructions if:
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