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Our takeEditorial$60 taxes-in on Verizon with unlimited hotspot at 5 Mbps and international calling -- Total's mid-tier is well-rounded for a Verizon MVNO plan.
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$60/month on Verizon with international calling to 85+ countries, unlimited hotspot at 5 Mbps, and Canada/Mexico roaming -- Total Wireless's mid-tier actually earns its price.
Best for
Total Wireless subscribers who want Unlimited data.
LTEUnlimited DataInternational CallingNo Contract
How many lines?
Data
Unlimited
Hotspot
—
Talk / text
Unlimited
Network
Verizon's network
The verdict, & two little voices
Should you actually get Total by Verizon Total 5G Unlimited?
The editor weighs in — flanked by the optimist on her shoulder and the cynic on the other.
“Verizon coverage, unlimited hotspot, international calling, taxes in, no contract. That's a lot of plan for $60.”
“5 Mbps hotspot cap means it's unlimited data for your laptop at 'coffee shop Wi-Fi' speeds.”
Pricing for Total by Verizon Total 5G Unlimited
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Prices may vary by region, promotions, and account history. Check Total Wireless's website for current offers.
View Total by Verizon Total 5G Unlimited Plans Line by Line
1 Line
Unlimited
$60.00/mo
3 Lines
Unlimited
$110.00/mo
Our review
Total Wireless's Total 5G Unlimited plan runs $60/month for one line (three lines run $110/month, making the per-line math attractive on family accounts).
Taxes included. The plan sits on Verizon's network at full speed -- no published deprioritization threshold. The hotspot is unlimited but capped at 5 Mbps, which is fast enough for HD video and basic laptop use.
International calling to 85+ destinations and texting to 200+ countries round out a feature set that's unusual for an MVNO at this price. Canada and Mexico roaming are included.
What we love
- $60/month single-line, taxes included, on Verizon
- Unlimited hotspot at 5 Mbps (handles HD video and basic laptop use)
- International calling to 85+ destinations
- Texting to 200+ countries
- Canada and Mexico roaming included
- No contract
What we don't
- Hotspot limited to 5 Mbps -- fine for everyday tasks, but noticeable for video calls or large downloads
- Multi-line pricing not fully confirmed for 2-line accounts
- No published data prioritization tier details
Full features
Talk + text
MinutesUnlimited
MessagesUnlimited
Intl calling85+ countries, Canada, Mexico
Data
High-speed dataUnlimited
Hotspot—
Contract
Contract typeno-contract
RoamingMexico & Canada
Frequently asked questions about Total by Verizon Total 5G Unlimited
What features does Total by Verizon Total 5G Unlimited include?
No contract. Taxes included. Unlimited hotspot at 5 Mbps. International calling to 85+ destinations, texting to 200+ countries, roaming in Canada and Mexico. Verizon 5G access. No activation fee. Single-line $60; 3-line $110 confirmed.
How much data, talk, and text does Total by Verizon Total 5G Unlimited include?
Unlimited talk and text. Unlimited 5G data on Verizon's network. No published deprioritization threshold -- data appears to run at standard MVNO priority on Verizon. Unlimited international texting to 200+ countries. International calling to 85+ destinations included.
What is the network speed on Total by Verizon Total 5G Unlimited?
Verizon 5G at MVNO priority. Full network access without a stated GB threshold before slowdowns. In congested areas, MVNO subscribers can still get deprioritized vs. postpaid Verizon subscribers -- but Total Wireless doesn't publish a specific threshold.
Does Total by Verizon Total 5G Unlimited include mobile hotspot?
Unlimited mobile hotspot included, capped at 5 Mbps. That's fast enough for 720p/1080p video streaming, video calls, and general laptop browsing. Large downloads or 4K streaming would be constrained by the speed cap.
What happens if you exceed your data on Total by Verizon Total 5G Unlimited?
No overages. Unlimited data with no published cap or hard shutoff.
Does Total by Verizon Total 5G Unlimited require a contract?
No contract. Cancel anytime. No activation fee.
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Broadband Facts
Total Wireless · Total by Verizon Total 5G Unlimited
Monthly Price
$55.00
Additional Charges & Terms
Speeds Provided with Plan
| 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 |
| 5G+ / UW | 195-634 Mbps | 10-53 Mbps | 37-57 ms |
Typical ranges as reported by the carrier. Real speeds vary.
Data & Features
Data included with monthly priceUnlimited
Data throttleUnlimited data; subject to network management per Verizon policy during congestion
Mobile hotspot15 GB
Video streaming qualityHD (720p)
Disclosures