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.
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EDIT: nevermind, I got it working after re-enabling all the Moto apps I disabled; I think it needs 'smart connect'. However, even ADB commands cannot disable the 'device pulse' app
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Unfortunately I "lost" 1 day of service, due 18th, changed/charged on 18th, but renews on the 17th 🤨, hopefully it unlocks before then without problem, if not an additional $10 would not be as bad as another $30. Redditors mention changing after the expiration date to ensure the 2 months, but it could be risky since account is delinquent. Now we wait😑
Unfortunately I "lost" 1 day of service, due 18th, changed/charged on 18th, but renews on the 17th 🤨, hopefully it unlocks before then without problem, if not an additional $10 would not be as bad as another $30. Redditors mention changing after the expiration date to ensure the 2 months, but it could be risky since account is delinquent. Now we wait😑
Unfortunately I "lost" 1 day of service, due 18th, changed/charged on 18th, but renews on the 17th 🤨, hopefully it unlocks before then without problem, if not an additional $10 would not be as bad as another $30. Redditors mention changing after the expiration date to ensure the 2 months, but it could be risky since account is delinquent. Now we wait😑
However, now when I try to login to the account I created I see this:
Alert
We apologize, but we cannot process your transaction at this time. Please try again later or call us at 1-866-663-3633.
Tried from different browsers and incognito mode, same result.
Is this normal? When will I be able to login to my new account to check the IMEI number?
Edit: the above issue was resolved the next day after purchase, and device shipped out today
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Not a bad deal but not a great deal either.
I was using the web to reply and not the app, and it screwed up the formatting
You can get this for $50 unlocked if you call-in to change to the $10/ mo plan after the first month.
You can get this for $50 unlocked if you call-in to change to the $10/ mo plan after the first month.
P.S. change the sound settings in Dolby to Movie->Brilliant Treble, and Surround-Off, to make the speakers sound much better.
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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.
And just to confirm, do you have to port in a number? I checked yesterday and it made no mention of it.
edit: nvm..now I see it. thx again
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