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frontpagejk6812 | Staff posted Jul 11, 2026 8:17 AM

Total Wireless: Moto G Stylus 2025, Samsung Galaxy A36 or Samsung Galaxy A16

Free w/ Purchase of Select Plans

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Total Wireless has Select 128GB Smartphones for Free when you switch carriers and activate on a qualifying plan with the options and details listed below. Shipping is free.

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Note: Discount will apply after adding the phone and plan to your cart. See plan details and comparison here, and device unlocking policy here.

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  • Device taxes and fees may apply.
  • Requires activation.
  • Port-in and eligibility requirements vary by offer.
  • Offer available while supplies last.
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Total Wireless has Select 128GB Smartphones for Free when you switch carriers and activate on a qualifying plan with the options and details listed below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter jk6812 for sharing this deal.

Note: Discount will apply after adding the phone and plan to your cart. See plan details and comparison here, and device unlocking policy here.

Available:

Editor's Notes

Written by Nate650 | Staff
  • Device taxes and fees may apply.
  • Requires activation.
  • Port-in and eligibility requirements vary by offer.
  • Offer available while supplies last.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the wiki and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by jk6812 | Staff

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Jul 18, 2026 6:29 AM
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LavenderPickle7682Jul 18, 2026 6:29 AM
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Quote from Pugnax555 :
I tried ordering a Moto Stylus last month under their previous no-port required deal. They charged my card and never delivered the phone. Multiple calls to customer service went nowhere ("it shouldn't take this long..."). One person finally told me that they oversold them and that all orders were cancelled, yet they never refunded my money. I finally did a chargeback on my CC a few days ago.

Not worth bothering with Total Wireless. And good luck if you actually try to port a number. Tons of stories in recent months about TW losing the numbers because they screwed up the process somewhere.
Same thing happened to me back in February.

Ordered a device, got charged, never got it, and was given the run-around. They pretty much said on the phone "yes, we took your money. No, we're not sending it to you. if you don't like it, talk to your bank. but if you do that, we'll cancel your other lines."

I did the chargeback. I didn't have any other lines with them.
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Jul 23, 2026 1:44 AM
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quynhphJul 23, 2026 1:44 AM
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Quote from socrpro192 :
Can you buy this for one month. Cancel and throw in a drawer for one year until unlock?
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Jul 23, 2026 5:01 AM
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00FOXRJ73Jul 23, 2026 5:01 AM
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Quote from dfender27 :
they also raised the price and conditions after canceling everyones orders sounds like class action worthy to me, I wonder how many of us they did this to? I might make some social media posts to see if I can find out if it was done to enough to create a class
I have multiple Verizon prepaid brands phones that should have unlocked but they are trying to retroactively apply new 60 days paid service and 1 year from purchase rule. I'm sure there's many out there..
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Jul 23, 2026 8:29 PM
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Jul 23, 2026 8:29 PM
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Quote from YoManWhat :
Totally Wireless unlock policy? Anyone...anyone 😬
Dump.. they changed the policy Januray 20,2026 to have 365 days of lock with verizion
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Jul 24, 2026 6:20 PM
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SensibleBook349Jul 24, 2026 6:20 PM
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Total Wireless has horrific customer service. They lose phone numbers, don't honor promos, have clueless, inept customer service you can barely understand with limited hours, don't ever reply to you on chats sometimes during working hours, don't ship out phones for weeks that showed up as in stock. If you'd like to listen to a rep tell you "one moment while I check my tools" like 8,000 times in a phone call, & you utterly hate yourself & have entire days to deal with them, Total might work.
Jul 24, 2026 11:28 PM
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crazycoolJul 24, 2026 11:28 PM
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Quote from CleverChicken951 :
Can someone confirm from their experience and not reading policy - thought it was one month of service only?
Come back and ask again after January 20 2027.
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Jul 25, 2026 2:41 AM
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MisterWorldwideJul 25, 2026 2:41 AM
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Thanks for the idea!
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Jul 26, 2026 1:16 PM
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FairVolcano9370Jul 26, 2026 1:16 PM
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FYI, check your local Targets. They clearanced a ton of Total prepaid phones, I saw the A16 for under 20, and a Moto but I don't recall what type. If you're near one, may be worth checking if you plan to use Total or Visible.
Jul 26, 2026 4:33 PM
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SouthFloridaDealzJul 26, 2026 4:33 PM
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I've been using her A36 since I bought it with MintMobile BF sale. It's showing real age. Running Teams and Outlook at the same time slows things down enough that I'm constantly closing he apps and reopening. The A16 must be horrid since it has less memory.
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Yesterday 8:22 PM
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koge811Yesterday 8:22 PM
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Unlock after 1 yr kills the deal will need to give phone and 200-300 dollars to make it worth it
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Yesterday 8:27 PM
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waf4545Yesterday 8:27 PM
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Quote from YoManWhat :
Totally Wireless unlock policy? Anyone...anyone 😬
I did a warranty replacement sent my unlocked phone and received a locked phone 12 months of service is required to unlock. I'd avoid unless ready to switch.
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Yesterday 8:39 PM
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Zet22Yesterday 8:39 PM
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Quote from FabulousNest1285 :
My Total Wireless TCL T704v phone and TCL 9199 tablet works with Redpocket
Which network tower does redpocket use please?
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Yesterday 8:43 PM
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Pctek4456Yesterday 8:43 PM
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Quote from Zet22 :
Which network tower does redpocket use please?

Red Pocket utilizes all three major networks depending the plan purchased, the device compatibility and the coverage area serviced.
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Yesterday 9:03 PM
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VimieYesterday 9:03 PM
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Samsung current trade in prices for these phones towards S26 (helps gauge value):

A36: $110

A16: $60

Moto G Stylus 2025: Not Accepted (pretty sure Google doesn't accept it either towards Pixels)
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Yesterday 10:54 PM
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gregkurthfoYesterday 10:54 PM
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Quote from eduardojlino :
I have visible and I have the Samsung a16. Thing is laggy but I was trying to go for the Motorola with higher ram. Yeah I completely missed that i have to change carrier. I'm ok on visible
I had a unique situation where I was going to be out of the country for a few weeks and one of the c/b sites was offering high cashback for total. I did not want to use my daily phone; beaches and some areas where theft was a concern so I got the moto stylus to use for a month as a burner. The total wireless plan that was required to get the phone free had 20 gb of international data that worked in the countries I would be visiting. I was very impressed. Camera was solid in good light and the phone was smooth. I could not detect any lag. I am not a gamer so it was just typical apps like YouTube, chrome, HBO max, etc...

Also I just went to the visible site and put the IMEI in and it said it would work. I so wish moto would get serious about security updates, the hardware is very good.

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