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Our takeEditorial$20 BYOD or $40 standard, on Verizon with a 5 GB hotspot -- Total Base is the entry point to Verizon's network at MVNO prices, with full deprioritization as the tradeoff.
Total by Verizon Total Base 5G Unlimited pricing at 1 line on the Total Wireless network.
At 1 line, Total by Verizon Total Base 5G Unlimited offers competitive pricing.
Coverage and perks remain consistent across all line counts on Total by Verizon Total Base 5G Unlimited. Activation fees and taxes are not included in the headline price — check Total Wireless's website for the full bill estimate.
Total by Verizon Total Base 5G Unlimited runs $40.00/mo total for 1 line. The pricing breakdown above shows totals across all line tiers Total Wireless offers.
Total by Verizon Total Base 5G Unlimited at 1 line costs more per line than 2+ line tiers because the multi-line discount doesn't apply. If you're a single user, compare against MVNOs (Mint, Visible, Cricket) which often beat single-line carrier pricing for similar coverage.
Yes — Total Wireless lets you add lines mid-plan with prorated billing. The per-line price drops automatically as you cross line-count thresholds (typically at 2, 3, and 4 lines). Removing lines is also straightforward with no ETF on no-contract plans.
Hotspot allowances on Total by Verizon Total Base 5G Unlimited are typically per-line (each line gets the published hotspot allowance). Check the plan-detail page for the exact GB; most premium unlimited plans include 25–60 GB per line at high speeds, dropping to slow speeds afterward.
Total Wireless typically charges a one-time activation fee per line ($25–$45/line is common). The pricing breakdown above does not include activation; budget for it on your first bill.
| Technology | Download | Upload | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4G LTE | 11-75 Mbps | 1-13 Mbps | 49-75 ms |
| 5G | 35-143 Mbps | 5-31 Mbps | 42-64 ms |