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Oct 6, 2025 2:40 AM

Total Wireless 2025 Moto G Stylus 5G free with port (can bypass when activating before delivery) & ID Verify on any plan $40 minimum ($50 to unlock)

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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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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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Oct 23, 2025 11:31 PM
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NAMP_ComplianceOct 23, 2025 11:31 PM
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ordered one, with 25% cashback from my Amex Plat card, so about $20 for first month......
Oct 23, 2025 11:47 PM
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Joined Feb 2013
0rionOct 23, 2025 11:47 PM
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Quote from EC4U2C View quoted comment :
A TW rep helped me port in from GV, but they struggled because, according to them, the number is a wireline. I was told to wait 3 days and 4 hours to complete the porting process. Bummer!
How long have you waited so far? Please keep us updated.

I helped a friend do a port from GV to TW on Oct 21. It still rings inside google voice when I call his number but he is able to make calls with his new moto stylus and the GV number is showing inside the TW website. It's like the port was done half way. I hope this will sort it self in a few days. It will be over 2 days since activation tomorrow.
Oct 24, 2025 12:52 AM
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Joined May 2017
NAMP_ComplianceOct 24, 2025 12:52 AM
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Quote from 0rion View quoted comment :
How long have you waited so far? Please keep us updated.

I helped a friend do a port from GV to TW on Oct 21. It still rings inside google voice when I call his number but he is able to make calls with his new moto stylus and the GV number is showing inside the TW website. It's like the port was done half way. I hope this will sort it self in a few days. It will be over 2 days since activation tomorrow.
GV takes a few days to port through
Oct 24, 2025 2:07 PM
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Joined Nov 2008
henry333Oct 24, 2025 2:07 PM
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Don't know why there is a $4.15 tax on $30 plan for tax-free NH.
​Chase Offer has a 25% off offer (up to $15 max) and you can prepay for the 2nd month.
Oct 24, 2025 4:21 PM
67 Comments
Joined Jul 2012
pballenOct 24, 2025 4:21 PM
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The cheapest plan I saw is Total Base 5G Unlimited
$40/mo ?
Oct 24, 2025 4:29 PM
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Joined Jan 2017
JumpperOct 24, 2025 4:29 PM
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TW won't let me add $30 plan anymore with Moto G Stylus 2025. The cheapest plan is $40. Question, can I refill the 2nd month with Total Lifeline Safety Net - Non California plan for $9.25?
Oct 24, 2025 4:31 PM
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JumpperOct 24, 2025 4:31 PM
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Quote from pballen View quoted comment :
The cheapest plan I saw is Total Base 5G Unlimited
$40/mo ?
Yeah, I just saw that too. I think you can get $30 plan on the 2nd month as refill.

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Oct 24, 2025 5:37 PM
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aubrechonOct 24, 2025 5:37 PM
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Quote from EC4U2C View quoted comment :
I got the phone, but I ran into an issue porting out my unlocked GV number. I selected "Other" under the current provider since GV isn't listed, but then I got an error saying, "This number is not valid" or something similar. TW can't help and advised me to contact GV.
I get that error message every time. I just plow right past it. Click on the x to get rid of the error message and proceed as normal. For those porting in Google numbers, I was able to port in right after shipping and the phone was activated before I ever received it. (You'll need to have a TW account already set up in order to do this.)
Oct 24, 2025 7:09 PM
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Joined Oct 2009
EC4U2COct 24, 2025 7:09 PM
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Quote from 0rion View quoted comment :
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How long have you waited so far? Please keep us updated.
I helped a friend do a port from GV to TW on Oct 21. It still rings inside google voice when I call his number but he is able to make calls with his new moto stylus and the GV number is showing inside the TW website. It's like the port was done half way. I hope this will sort it self in a few days. It will be over 2 days since activation tomorrow.
I was able to make calls shortly after hanging up with the TW representative, but I cannot receive calls.
UPDATE: I tested the phone just now and it is already working properly. Thanks!
Quote from aubrechon View quoted comment :
I get that error message every time. I just plow right past it. Click on the x to get rid of the error message and proceed as normal. For those porting in Google numbers, I was able to port in right after shipping and the phone was activated before I ever received it. (You'll need to have a TW account already set up in order to do this.)
I created the TW account before I placed the order, but for several days, it only displayed the order number and its "Approved" status. The IMEI number needed to start the activation process wasn't available, and the phone was shipped without any notification or tracking details.
Last edited by EC4U2C October 24, 2025 at 01:20 PM.
Oct 24, 2025 7:42 PM
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NAMP_ComplianceOct 24, 2025 7:42 PM
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Ordered yesterday, IMEI showed up today, just activated it with a new number
Oct 24, 2025 8:12 PM
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oregon14Oct 24, 2025 8:12 PM
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Quote from henry333 View quoted comment :
Don't know why there is a $4.15 tax on $30 plan for tax-free NH.
​Chase Offer has a 25% off offer (up to $15 max) and you can prepay for the 2nd month.
Tax free is for sales tax only (same as Oregon) but there's still Fed and State cell tax for 911, etc. Some are really high:
https://taxfoundation.org/data/al...tate-2025/
Oct 25, 2025 6:04 PM
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discostuOct 25, 2025 6:04 PM
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I was also able to activate a new number once I received an IMEI. No need for port
Oct 26, 2025 5:22 PM
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ejvyasOct 26, 2025 5:22 PM
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Quote from 0rion View quoted comment :
How long have you waited so far? Please keep us updated.

I helped a friend do a port from GV to TW on Oct 21. It still rings inside google voice when I call his number but he is able to make calls with his new moto stylus and the GV number is showing inside the TW website. It's like the port was done half way. I hope this will sort it self in a few days. It will be over 2 days since activation tomorrow.
Same for me. it took me a good 4 days for a complete port with 2 customer service calls involved
Oct 26, 2025 5:23 PM
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ejvyasOct 26, 2025 5:23 PM
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I signed up for a plan and paid $30 for the first month. The plan was activated on Oct 18, but they're saying I can only request an unlock after Dec 20 — which is 2 days over 2 months.

Has anyone dealt with something like this before?

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Oct 27, 2025 12:31 AM
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JumpperOct 27, 2025 12:31 AM
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My phone is shipped today. Just activated with a new number. Hopefully I can get on $10 plan for 2nd month.

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