$30 for the first month.
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Total Wireless: Bring Your Own Device, Get Total MAX 5G BYO Unlimited Plan
$20/Month ($30 1st Month)
w/ Auto Pay + Keep Your Numberat Total Wireless
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Visible +pro annual plan for $225 has the same unlimited priority data, but also gives you unlimited hotspot at 15 mbps, a drastic improvement. Also, Apple Watch line is also included. It also works out to be a bit cheaper per month roughly $18.75 instead of the $20/month for total.
Visible also has a 25% statement credit off with some chase cards, with a max discount of $15. If you stack that with a $20 referral code from a current customer, you can get a $35 off the annual plan so it'll only be $190 for the year, or just under $16/month net.
Hard to beat that unless verizon is really bad around you.
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Total Wireless's $20 BYOD plan stands out for unlimited priority data on Verizon, unlimited hotspot at 5 Mbps, and international roaming that includes 10 GB plus calling to many countries. The deal also carries a 5 year price lock on the base rate, with taxes and fees included, and some accounts can stack rewards or home internet discounts. The main catches are that new customers usually need to port in from another carrier, the first month can bill at $30, and the promo price depends on autopay and eligibility. Customer service and porting problems are the biggest recurring concern, so it fits best if you want low monthly cost and can tolerate some setup friction.
Single-line Verizon-network shoppers who want unlimited priority data, because the plan has strong speeds and coverage with 5G UW plus unlimited hotspot.
Frequent international travelers who want roaming built in, because the plan includes roaming data and broad country coverage without buying a separate eSIM.
People who want a long-term phone bill they can set and forget, because the price is advertised with a five-year lock on an eligible BYOD line.
Households adding a tablet line, because the plan can bundle a tablet add-on for a low monthly extra charge.
Shoppers who need a smooth port-in, because transfers can fail, take days, or nearly lose the number.
People who need dependable customer support, because account fixes, billing corrections, and basic help can be slow or unhelpful.
Heavy hotspot users who stream on multiple devices, because hotspot speed is capped at 5 Mbps and can barely handle one video stream.
People who need watch data or Apple Watch support, because the plan does not include smartwatch data.
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Straight Talk is Verizon-owned, so its branded phones are automatically excluded from Total's $20 BYOD promo. You could activate on another qualifying phone, but moving the line to the ST iPhone 16e would disqualify the promo and revert you to regular pricing.
This would be great plan for me and wife to switch to, but, from the earlier discussion, looks like I'll have to port out and back in to qualify for this plan.
Also worth mentioning that the top level Visible plan is only $18.75 a month right now if you pay annually (link to SD thread). Comparing that plan to Total, you get faster hotspot at 15mbps (5mbps on Total) and a watch plan included. Customer service should also be better on Visible if you run into an issue & no restriction on which phones you can use on that plan (i.e., unlocked Total/Straight Talk phones are fine).
On the other hand, Total theoretically has a 5 year price guarantee, so that's an advantage of Total vs. Visible.
This would be great plan for me and wife to switch to, but, from the earlier discussion, looks like I'll have to port out and back in to qualify for this plan.
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I have a feeling this deal is just a fast way to boost customer numbers for w higher company valuation
Now days, your number is your life line. From doctor to opening your garage remotely you depend on that number. Im not willing to risk it
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On the Total MAX 5G BYO Plan with Auto Pay. First month $30, then $20/mo after.
So be warned that you're paying $30 for the first month.
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