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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Qualifying carriers: AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, Metro, Boost, or Mint.
Non-qualifying: You cannot switch from Straight Talk, Tracfone, or Walmart Family Mobile (since Verizon owns all of them).
Qualifying carriers: AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, Metro, Boost, or Mint.
Non-qualifying: You cannot switch from Straight Talk, Tracfone, or Walmart Family Mobile (since Verizon owns all of them).
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😑
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I have no idea if this matters or not but thats what I did.
On the $10 plan possibly not being available, that's just a sales tactic. It is not an advertised plan but has been available for sometime.
Paid $30 for the first month and $10 for the second and third month (didn't wanna risk not having service for a full 60 days). Kinda a shame that you can't unlock/use esim on these phones.
I have another 20 days before my first phone unlocks, so I can't test till then. But I had no problems with Moto Edge 2024 and Samsung A35 from Total Wireless.
The easiest way to test is a free travel eSIM app called 'firsty'. As long as you can install and turn on the eSIM, you're good to go.
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