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Total Wireless: Bring Your Own Smartphone, Get 50% Off Prepaid Service Plans

from $20/mo.

$40

(for Up to 5 Years) - New Customers Onlyat Total Wireless
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Total Wireless offers New Customers: 50% Off Single Line Unlimited Prepaid Phone Plans with prices starting at $20/month when you Bring Your Own Device (Total Wireless/Straight Talk/TracFone-branded devices do not qualify for the BYOD discount. The phone must be from another carrier). Shipping is free (for your SIM card).

Thanks to Deal Hunter dubba-low for finding this deal.
  • Note: A $0.99 physical SIM card charge applies (if one is needed). eSIM activation is also available for compatible devices.
Available Plans (prices after 50% off):
  • Base 5G Unlimited $20/month
    • Unlimited high-speed 5G/4G LTE data (deprioritized)
    • 5GB hotspot
    • 720p video streaming (when using mobile data)
    • Unlimited call minutes
    • Unlimited texts
    • International texting to 200+ countries
    • International calls to 85+ countries
    • 10GB roaming data in Canada & Mexico
  • Total 5G Unlimited $25/month w/ AutoPay
    • Unlimited high-speed 5G/4G LTE priority data (QCI rating: 8)
    • 15GB hotspot
    • 720p video streaming (when using mobile data)
    • Unlimited call minutes
    • Unlimited texts
    • International texting to 200+ countries
    • International calls to 180 countries
    • 10GB roaming data in Canada & Mexico
    • 10GB roaming data in 17 countries
    • 6-month Disney+ (no ads plan) streaming service subscription included
  • Total 5G+ Unlimited $30/month w/ AutoPay
    • Unlimited high-speed 5G/4G LTE priority data (QCI rating: 8)
    • Unlimited hotspot (at 5Mbps speed)
    • 720p video streaming (when using mobile data)
    • Unlimited call minutes
    • Unlimited texts
    • International texting to 200+ countries
    • International calls to 85+ countries
    • 10GB roaming data in Canada & Mexico
    • 10GB roaming data in 17 countries
    • Disney+ (no ads plan) streaming service subscription included

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Offer Details:
    • This offer matches this popular FrontPage Deal which received over 100 Thumbs Up from the community.
    • Total Wireless is owned by Verizon and operates on the Verizon network.
    • Price guaranteed for 5 years
    • Taxes & fees included
    • You must bring your own, compatible device (you can check device compatibility by entering your device's IMEI number during the checkout process).
    • Check Total Wireless (Verizon-based) coverage in your area on this page.
    • Limited time offer. Applies to new customers who activate a single line on any Total Wireless Unlimited plan and keep their line active. Not combinable with other discounts, such as Auto Pay.
    • After five (5) consecutive years, promo pricing will end and you may choose to continue with Total Wireless at the (then) normal full price per month for any plan they offer.
    • Note that this is a no contract, prepaid service and you are not required to commit upfront to remaining with Total Wireless for 5 years (or any predetermined length of time) in order to qualify for this price offer. You can port out your number if desired at any time without penalty; but you would forfeit this special offer pricing by deactivating your line.
  • About international roaming features:
    • International roaming is available only within the following select countries:
    • Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay and Peru.
    • These plans allow calls within the roaming country and to the US. Data used while roaming internationally will be deducted from your service plan's 10GB roaming allotment.
    • Not for extended international use; primary usage must occur in the US. Device must be registered and used on our US network before international use. Service may be terminated or restricted for unauthorized use. Other limitations, terms and conditions apply. Please refer always to the latest terms and conditions of service available at totalwireless.com.

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Total Wireless offers New Customers: 50% Off Single Line Unlimited Prepaid Phone Plans with prices starting at $20/month when you Bring Your Own Device (Total Wireless/Straight Talk/TracFone-branded devices do not qualify for the BYOD discount. The phone must be from another carrier). Shipping is free (for your SIM card).

Thanks to Deal Hunter dubba-low for finding this deal.
  • Note: A $0.99 physical SIM card charge applies (if one is needed). eSIM activation is also available for compatible devices.
Available Plans (prices after 50% off):
  • Base 5G Unlimited $20/month
    • Unlimited high-speed 5G/4G LTE data (deprioritized)
    • 5GB hotspot
    • 720p video streaming (when using mobile data)
    • Unlimited call minutes
    • Unlimited texts
    • International texting to 200+ countries
    • International calls to 85+ countries
    • 10GB roaming data in Canada & Mexico
  • Total 5G Unlimited $25/month w/ AutoPay
    • Unlimited high-speed 5G/4G LTE priority data (QCI rating: 8)
    • 15GB hotspot
    • 720p video streaming (when using mobile data)
    • Unlimited call minutes
    • Unlimited texts
    • International texting to 200+ countries
    • International calls to 180 countries
    • 10GB roaming data in Canada & Mexico
    • 10GB roaming data in 17 countries
    • 6-month Disney+ (no ads plan) streaming service subscription included
  • Total 5G+ Unlimited $30/month w/ AutoPay
    • Unlimited high-speed 5G/4G LTE priority data (QCI rating: 8)
    • Unlimited hotspot (at 5Mbps speed)
    • 720p video streaming (when using mobile data)
    • Unlimited call minutes
    • Unlimited texts
    • International texting to 200+ countries
    • International calls to 85+ countries
    • 10GB roaming data in Canada & Mexico
    • 10GB roaming data in 17 countries
    • Disney+ (no ads plan) streaming service subscription included

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Offer Details:
    • This offer matches this popular FrontPage Deal which received over 100 Thumbs Up from the community.
    • Total Wireless is owned by Verizon and operates on the Verizon network.
    • Price guaranteed for 5 years
    • Taxes & fees included
    • You must bring your own, compatible device (you can check device compatibility by entering your device's IMEI number during the checkout process).
    • Check Total Wireless (Verizon-based) coverage in your area on this page.
    • Limited time offer. Applies to new customers who activate a single line on any Total Wireless Unlimited plan and keep their line active. Not combinable with other discounts, such as Auto Pay.
    • After five (5) consecutive years, promo pricing will end and you may choose to continue with Total Wireless at the (then) normal full price per month for any plan they offer.
    • Note that this is a no contract, prepaid service and you are not required to commit upfront to remaining with Total Wireless for 5 years (or any predetermined length of time) in order to qualify for this price offer. You can port out your number if desired at any time without penalty; but you would forfeit this special offer pricing by deactivating your line.
  • About international roaming features:
    • International roaming is available only within the following select countries:
    • Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay and Peru.
    • These plans allow calls within the roaming country and to the US. Data used while roaming internationally will be deducted from your service plan's 10GB roaming allotment.
    • Not for extended international use; primary usage must occur in the US. Device must be registered and used on our US network before international use. Service may be terminated or restricted for unauthorized use. Other limitations, terms and conditions apply. Please refer always to the latest terms and conditions of service available at totalwireless.com.

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Feb 26, 2026 1:13 AM
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pointbobFeb 26, 2026 1:13 AM
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best thing about the deal is you can use it for 1 month. Forget about using it again for 6 months and then just use it for another month. Great for my canadian friends visiting the usa.
Feb 26, 2026 6:28 AM
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bullonwallstFeb 26, 2026 6:28 AM
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Quote from GodisMerciful :
Any good?
Excellent so far. Just setup a few days ago and lighting quick with the $20 a month plan. Also, I'll add that if you use Chase to bank you can click on the Total Wireless 25% off deal. This wasn't on my credit card, but debit/bank card. Also if you use Fetch app they give a little over $11 back for your Total Wireless purchase. So my first month came out to under $5 because of this.
Feb 26, 2026 7:11 AM
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regcustomer88Feb 26, 2026 7:11 AM
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Quote from Loopehenle :
Mint or total ?
Quote from GodisMerciful :
Any good?
Their service is pretty good overall, I was skeptical at start but it's been a year and I'm really impressed.

Switched from a major provider. Can't beat their price. I just hope their service stays like this even when more and more people join in coming years. 5 years of locked price and no contract so if I see any good price in coming years, I will move. Free data roaming to many countries, which you may have to dig a little to see the list of countries. if you are on a much higher plan and looking to switch, it is a great option. go for it.

The only downside is their customer service. They will pick up the phone, but are clueless about these promos and how your plan works, this is the only frustrating part. so try doing everything on your own, their online system is robust.

and don't forget to get a referral code to get extra reward points, well worth it.
Feb 26, 2026 10:34 AM
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Joined Sep 2009
a11424Feb 26, 2026 10:34 AM
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Quote from Caffeineman :
I had total Wireless in the past and when I left them I told them I would share my story. Total Wireless stole from me, okay they attempted to steal from me. I had four phones on total Wireless they all joined at different times so I paid four different times of the month. Total Wireless consolidated the four payments into one, in a new single once a month payment plan. It's fine it's what other companies have done, if they do it right. To do it right they would either needed to prorate my bill so I'm not paying for the same days that I had already paid for, or just eat the cost. They chose to make me pay for the same days that I'd already paid for. For example I already paid on the first for the entire month then on the 15th they charged me for an entire month again. When I called customer service the only thing they could do was apologize, I even got apologized to by a manager. During that call I handed my wife the phone and I called my credit card company explain the situation and got a credit back to my card. After that call with the credit card company my wife was still being apologized to by total Wireless. I promised three things to the guy apologizing to me. Number one I will get my money back, number two I will leave their company, and number three I will share my story with as many people that'll listen. I fulfilled my promise. Also I recommend staying away from this company unless you're technical because basically there's no customer service or support, so you're on your own. My point is if you get this service you are on your own.
My advice: do like I am doing - take them to arbitration. It's ridiculously easy - I just paid $20 for a month of ChatGPT and filled everything in an incredibly professional manner. The arbitrator asked me if I had any formal law training because it was one of the best filed cases he'd seen. I'm currently waiting for our time to present our stories but a Verizon lawyer has already offered me $500 to stop the arbitration case (I'm not going to). Sharing your story is awesome, but arbitration is how you make these jerks pay
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Feb 26, 2026 10:36 AM
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a11424Feb 26, 2026 10:36 AM
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Quote from RoyalTartToter :
Don't do it. Total wireless is a scam! They dealers are unregulated. They too stole from me and are refusing to help me because the dealer used my phone before activating it and my account was flagged as being fraudulent. I paid in advanced for 3 months and they canceled after 2. Stay away
Take them to arbitration- it's very easy
Feb 26, 2026 10:38 AM
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Joined Sep 2009
a11424Feb 26, 2026 10:38 AM
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Quote from epenterprises :
Anyone can help me on this: I brought 2 Motorola Edge phones in April 2025 and a 1 month plan hoping that both phones omes would be eligible to be unlocked after the month. They weren't. Total Wireless changed the requirement to 2 months. I went overseas so I never paid for the 2nd month. My question is:- Do I have to do 2 consecutive months to get these phones unlocked?- Can I just pay for 1 month of service on each phone to qualify the phones to be unlocked?- What's the cheapest way of getting these phones unlocked from Total Wireless?
I did exactly the same. They will never unlock your phone even though their FCC agreement says they must. The only way you will ever get them to unlock is to take them to arbitration, which is incredibly easy to do.
Feb 26, 2026 10:40 AM
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a11424Feb 26, 2026 10:40 AM
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Quote from oregon14 :
Not sure how they will handle unlocking under the new January 2026 policy when phones have been inactive for that long, best to ask the Unlocking Dept. to know for sure.
Not to argue, but the new policy doesn't apply to purchases from 2025. This guy will only get his phones unlocked by taking Verizon to arbitration, which is very easy to handle. The unlock department will only run talk in circles

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Feb 26, 2026 10:42 AM
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a11424Feb 26, 2026 10:42 AM
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Quote from Mono141 :
They changed the unlocked policy just recently. It now unlocks in a year.
The policy change only affects phones purchased in 2026. Phones purchased before this are still under the old rules. The unlock department will only run consumers in circles - the only solution is arbitration which is actually very easy to do
Feb 26, 2026 10:44 AM
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a11424Feb 26, 2026 10:44 AM
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Quote from BigCheapSk8 :
I signed up with a promo early January and got the Samsung s25 fe. Couldn't receive texts from day one. I've spent hours on the phone with tech support, still couldn't fix. Brought to the store they tried, couldn't do it. Filed a BBB and FCC complaint. They called and "escalated" to higher tier support a week ago. They've called me 3 times since for no reason at all other than to bug me, still waiting for higher tier support. Do yourself a favor, run...
I filed BBB and FCC. Zero help, just low level nonsense. Your only answer is to file an arbitration case. It is kinda slow moving but you will get satisfaction and your money back for those defective phones. Highly recommend
Feb 26, 2026 11:53 PM
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kragothFeb 26, 2026 11:53 PM
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Feb 27, 2026 10:30 AM
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ShrewdEducation4697Feb 27, 2026 10:30 AM
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Quote from slickd888 :
I had this deal back when they infamously botched a similar offer a couple of years ago. Aside from having to file an FCC complaint to get them to honor the deal, I had no issues with Total Wireless. The base plan speed is crap so I got the prioritized plan for $25/mo all-in. I only recently switched to US Mobile for their included international data otherwise I would be fine staying with Total for domestic and occasional Canada/Mexico.
It looks like the $25 plan has international date of 10 GB but I don't see the plan on their site at $25
Feb 27, 2026 12:30 PM
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BraveDime9640Feb 27, 2026 12:30 PM
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Quote from pointbob :
best thing about the deal is you can use it for 1 month. Forget about using it again for 6 months and then just use it for another month. Great for my canadian friends visiting the usa.
Do u mean you can pause the service or what?
Feb 27, 2026 3:50 PM
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joshuaNHFeb 27, 2026 3:50 PM
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am I crazy or is Mint Moble $15/month for one year a better deal... $180 upfront.
Feb 27, 2026 6:25 PM
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SandyH9789Feb 27, 2026 6:25 PM
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Had a heck of time getting number ported from different company but got it done. Thanks for post

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Feb 28, 2026 12:27 PM
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MrShawnFeb 28, 2026 12:27 PM
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Make sure you got two lines before switching one to a dollar tree brand carrier. Most the longstanding corporations are trash. I tried mint mobile when it started and it was trash. And somehow it's still around. It's possible that's what's required to exist in the nation who's biggest contribution is bringing the world people fried from drugs.

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