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Oct 13, 2026 9:19 PM

Total Wireless: FREE Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, moto g power 2026, moto g stylus 2025 & More (Port-In + Plan Required)

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Total Wireless [sjv.io] is offering select smartphones for FREE when you switch to Total Wireless, port in your existing phone number, and purchase a qualifying phone plan.

Available FREE Phones:Offer Details:
  • Switch to Total Wireless and port in an eligible phone number.
  • Purchase a qualifying Total Wireless phone plan.
  • Phone is FREE with eligible activation.
  • Plan charges, applicable taxes, and fees may apply.
  • Offer expires November 4, 2026.
Prices with Auto-Pay:
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    • Total STARTER $35/mo
    • Total MAX 5G $50/mo
    • Total ALL ACCESS $60/mo
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Total Wireless [sjv.io] is offering select smartphones for FREE when you switch to Total Wireless, port in your existing phone number, and purchase a qualifying phone plan.

Available FREE Phones:Offer Details:
  • Switch to Total Wireless and port in an eligible phone number.
  • Purchase a qualifying Total Wireless phone plan.
  • Phone is FREE with eligible activation.
  • Plan charges, applicable taxes, and fees may apply.
  • Offer expires November 4, 2026.
Prices with Auto-Pay:
  • Plan
    • Total STARTER $35/mo
    • Total MAX 5G $50/mo
    • Total ALL ACCESS $60/mo
See individual offers for complete eligibility requirements and restrictions.

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Oct 13, 2026 9:27 PM
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Unless you plan to use them only on total/st/Verizon/tf and other Verizon mnvos these are pretty much useless as they need 12 months of paid service for getting unlocked. And these are entry level devices with not much value after a year. YMMV

not to mention, the dreaded id verification is another red flag
Last edited by FrugalForever October 13, 2026 at 03:19 PM.
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Quote from SUCHaDEAL View quoted comment :
No different than any other plan. FP deals for MetroPCS right now, People just pay for the month, stick them in a drawer for year. unlock, use them or sell them.
Yes that works for metro but not Verizon and mnvos any more. Starting ~Jan 2026 Verizon and all mnvos have updated the unlock policy to have a mandatory 12 month paid service required

With metro after initial activation, no additional payments/service is needed and the device will still unlock after a year from activation.
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Quote from FrugalForever View quoted comment :
Yes that works for metro but not Verizon and mnvos any more. Starting ~Jan 2026 Verizon and all mnvos have updated the unlock policy to have a mandatory 12 month paid service required

With metro after initial activation, no additional payments/service is needed and the device will still unlock after a year from activation.
OK, I see what you mean. I stand corrected.
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Quote from SUCHaDEAL View quoted comment :
OK, I see what you mean. I stand corrected.
No worries 🙂

However, I would also add that in some scenarios st/total/tf/Verizon deals still make sense ... For example buying iphones at a discounted price and trade in - iphone16e was under $200 at one time when bought from st and had an apple trade in value of $310 which is approx $110 in benefits if it suited the use case. Etc
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supercoolmanOct 13, 2026 10:02 PM
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no 2026 stylus... with ID verification?
thought they just leaked people ID verification data last year
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YaGirlsNewManOct 14, 2026 12:00 AM
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Quote from supercoolman View quoted comment :
no 2026 stylus... with ID verification?thought they just leaked people ID verification data last year
They don't need it. A series is on the list. I'd treat it like a pager
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Oct 14, 2026 1:32 AM
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MusicSharkOct 14, 2026 1:32 AM
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mandatory 12 month paid service required to get the phone unlocked, correct?
Oct 14, 2026 3:01 AM
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SyrianaOct 14, 2026 3:01 AM
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Stay away from anything Verizon, I was affected by hurricane Isaiah last week and Verizon network was completely out for two days without even emergency calls.
I had to get a Lyca mobile number for a fraction of what I am paying for my Verizon postpaid plan and it was activated in a minute with eSim and worked like a charm.
Verizon didn't even apologize or anything, I see on FB some people with Straight Talk and Total Wireless still complaining about their service which shows you the priority of the customers of these brands on Verizon's unreliable service list
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deal_savvyOct 14, 2026 2:18 PM
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Quote from Syriana View quoted comment :
Stay away from anything Verizon, I was affected by hurricane Isaiah last week and Verizon network was completely out for two days without even emergency calls.
I had to get a Lyca mobile number for a fraction of what I am paying for my Verizon postpaid plan and it was activated in a minute with eSim and worked like a charm.
Verizon didn't even apologize or anything, I see on FB some people with Straight Talk and Total Wireless still complaining about their service which shows you the priority of the customers of these brands on Verizon's unreliable service list
Lyca would give u a very hard time when you want to port out. Get out of it asap
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Oct 15, 2026 1:33 AM
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cliqaOct 15, 2026 1:33 AM
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Quote from FrugalForever View quoted comment :
Unless you plan to use them only on total/st/Verizon/tf and other Verizon mnvos these are pretty much useless as they need 12 months of paid service for getting unlocked. And these are entry level devices with not much value after a year. YMMV

not to mention, the dreaded id verification is another red flag
Just get a throwaway number from portanumber.com to get the device, and you won't get stuck with total/st/Verizon/tf and other Verizon mnvos using your main number. That is what I did!
Oct 15, 2026 10:08 PM
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monkey02Oct 15, 2026 10:08 PM
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which phone is the best of these?
Oct 16, 2026 4:52 PM
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koge811Oct 16, 2026 4:52 PM
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Nope locked phone for 1 yr not worth it offer at least 600-800 dollar phone for free for 1 yr instead to match else no deal
Oct 18, 2026 7:11 AM
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starsintheknightskyOct 18, 2026 7:11 AM
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Does total wireless still require selfie/ID verification? TIA

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Oct 18, 2026 4:23 PM
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AmusedWealth4272Oct 18, 2026 4:23 PM
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Do not buy the a17 worst slowest Samsung I ever used total trash would not want if free

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