Total Wireless
Uses Verizon's network
Total Wireless $40 Total Starter Review
Prepaid
Voice + Data
No contract
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Last updated: September 2026
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Data
Unlimited
Calls & texts
Unlimited
Canada incl. · Mexico incl.
International
Mexico & Canada
Pricing
What you’ll actually pay
Lines
Per line
Total/mo
All-in
Plan price
$40/mo
Taxes & fees
$0 — included in price
You pay
No surprises on your first bill
$40/mo
With AutoPay
Save $5/mo with AutoPay
$35/mo
One-time & other fees
Activation fee
Free
SIM card fee
$0.99
Security deposit
Free
Early termination fee
Free
Charged once at signup or cancellation, not part of the monthly estimate above.
Unlimited data
Unlimited talk & text
No contract
Taxes & fees included
Best for
Heavy users who want unlimited data, looking for no-contract flexibility on Verizon's network, with taxes and fees included
Think twice if
- You want HD video. Streaming is limited to 480p
Plan details
Features & specs
Data
High-speed data
Unlimited
Video streaming quality
SD (480p)
5G access
Included
5G tier
Nationwide 5G only
Satellite service
Not available
Calls & Texts
Calling
Unlimited
Texting
Unlimited
WiFi calling
Included
Voicemail
Included
Visual voicemail
Included
Voicemail to text
Included
Call waiting
Included
Call forwarding
Included
Conference calling
Included
Spam & scam protection
Included
Calls from US to Canada
Included
Calls from US to Mexico
Included
Calls from US to other countries
Included
Unlimited minutes to 85+ countries
Texting from US (international)
Included
To 200+ destinations
International calling add-ons
Available to purchase
Hotspot
Hotspot data
10GB high-speed
Separate hotspot bucket
Notes
Speeds of up to 5 Mbps
Connected Devices
Watch line
Not available
Tablet line
Not available
Coverage
Domestic roaming
Included (full access)
Roaming data
Full-speed data included
International
International roaming
Not supported
International data
—
In Canada & Mexico
Included
Extended-use restriction applies · 300 minutes of roaming calls in Canada · Unlimited calls to/from Mexico
Talk & text in Canada/Mexico
Included
Data in Canada/Mexico
Included (high-speed up to cap)
10GB high-speed · then Blocked — no data
Plan Details
Contract
No contract
Billing period
Monthly
AutoPay discount
$5/mo off
AutoPay
Affinity discounts
Not eligible for affinity discounts
Plan type
Individual
Business plan
No
Optional add-ons
Optional features you can add to this plan for an additional monthly fee.
Calls from US to Other International
$10/mo
Global Calling Credit · Pays for non-unlimited calls. Refill anytime.
Data Usage
5GB for $10/mo
Does not expire with active service. Can be used for hotspot.
15GB for $20/mo
Does not expire with active service. Can be used for hotspot.
Insurance Protection
$5/mo
Total Wireless Protect · Covers unlimited post-warranty hardware failures ($0 fee), plus up to two screen repairs ($29 fee each) and two other accidental damage claims ($29–$349 fee) per 12 months.
$8/mo
Total Wireless Protect+ · Covers unlimited post-warranty hardware failures ($0 fee) and up to two screen repairs ($0 fee), plus loss/theft ($29–$349 fee) and all other accidental damage ($29–$349 fee)—up to two claims each per 12 months. Includes your choice of Norton 360, LifeLock, or Norton Family.
Add-on availability may vary by plan. Confirm with Total Wireless before purchasing.
Coverage
Network performance
Typical 5G / 4G LTE speeds
20-148 Mbps
Upload 2-15 Mbps · Latency 43-85 ms
FCC Plan ID:
M0006855639TW0000309005579
MVNO on Verizon
Total Wireless
A Verizon-owned prepaid brand running on Verizon's network: taxes-included pricing, no credit check, North American roaming on every plan, and a growing nationwide store footprint.
Accuracy notice:
Plan details are sourced from Total Wireless’s website and updated periodically.
Pricing, features, and availability can change without notice.
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