The Latest Breaking News from Total Wireless

Verizon has made it more difficult to unlock your phone: how the new policy works

Verizon has updated its unlock policy, which keeps you locked into its services for longer.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 20

I switched to Mint Mobile for 3 months — here's my pros and cons

Mint Mobile delivers wireless coverage for less. But how is the carrier's network performance? To find out, I took Mint out for a test drive.

Tom’s Guide · Jan 4

I tried a Total Wireless unlimited cell plan for a month — here's how it went

I put Total Wireless to the test for 30 days, trying out the MVNO's $40/month Total Base 5G unlimited plan to see how it compares to other low-cost services like Visible and Mint Mobile.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 9, 2025

Total revamps its prepaid wireless service, with 5-year rate guarantee, discounts for families

Total by Verizon is now Total Wireless, and the prepaid carrier is launching new plans that reflect what it says customers are asking for.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 11, 2024