$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, 5G Ultra Wideband, unlimited hotspot at 5 Mbps, and international roaming that includes 10 GB plus calling to many countries. The 5-year price lock and taxes included make the value feel unusually strong, especially for single-line users and frequent travelers. The main catches are that new customers only qualify, the first month can show as $30, and the discount may depend on porting from a carrier rather than using Google Voice or a Verizon value-brand phone. Customer service, billing, and porting problems are the biggest recurring concern, so the plan works best for people who can handle setup carefully and avoid needing much support.
Common Questions (6)
The first month can show as $30, then drop to $20 after AutoPay. If the account still shows $25, redoing AutoPay can fix the promo pricing so the dashboard reflects the $20 rate.
Yes. The plan includes unlimited hotspot at 5 Mbps and international roaming/data, with coverage mentioned for Mexico, Canada, Europe, Asia, and 200+ countries. The roaming allowance is reported as 10 GB for the billing period.
No. The promo requires a port from a carrier, not Google Voice, and phones from TracFone or other Verizon value brands are excluded from BYOD eligibility for the discount.
The 5-year guarantee applies to the base plan price, not necessarily the discounted $20 offer itself. The fine print and chatbot details indicate the guarantee stays tied to an eligible BYOD line with AutoPay and other promo requirements, while the promotional discount can be separate.
Yes. Total Wireless can activate eSIM on newer phones, and physical SIMs also work; switching phones with a physical SIM can be immediate with no billing change.
Yes, the deal is for new customers only, and Total Wireless defines a new customer as someone who has not activated Total or Total by Verizon service in the last 90 days. Several comments also say you must port out and back in to qualify.
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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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