Total Wireless vs Ultra Mobile
By Rob Webber • Founder & Editor
Head-to-head comparison of plans, features, and pricing
Total Wireless
Verizon network
$40/mo
3 plans available
Ultra Mobile
T-Mobile network
$—/mo
0 plans available
Feature Comparison
Feature Total Wireless Ultra Mobile
Networks Verizon —
Data Speed 5G & 4G LTE —
3G Network CDMA —
Mobile Hotspot ✅ —
5G ✅ —
VoLTE ✅ —
WiFi Calling ✅ —
Visual Voicemail ✅ —
Bring Your Phone ✅ —
Keep Your Number ✅ —
Contract No Contract —
Credit Check ❌ —
Taxes Included ❌ —
Multi-line Discounts ✅ —
Multi-month Discounts ❌ —
Money Back Guarantee ❌ —
Customer Service Mon-Sun 8am-11:45pm ET —
International Calls Yes - As add-on —
International Roaming ❌ —
Plans Side by Side
Total Wireless Plans
Unlimited Base
Unlimited · 5G
$40
Unlimited
Unlimited · 5G
$50
Unlimited+
Unlimited · 5G
$60
Ultra Mobile Plans
Our Verdict
Ultra Mobile is better for budget-conscious users who want plans starting at $0/mo on the T-Mobile network. Total Wireless is better if you want plans on the Verizon network starting at $40/mo. Both carriers offer the same tower coverage as Big Wireless at a fraction of the price.
Who Should Choose Total Wireless
- ✓ You want the Verizon network
- ✓ Plans starting at $40/mo
- ✓ 3 plan options to choose from
Who Should Choose Ultra Mobile
- ✓ You want the T-Mobile network
- ✓ Plans starting at $0/mo
- ✓ 0 plan options to choose from
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Total Wireless or Ultra Mobile cheaper?
Ultra Mobile is cheaper, with plans starting at $0/mo. Total Wireless starts at $40/mo.
Which network does Total Wireless use?
Total Wireless uses the Verizon network. You get the same coverage as Verizon customers at a lower price.
Which network does Ultra Mobile use?
Ultra Mobile uses the T-Mobile network. You get the same coverage as T-Mobile customers at a lower price.
Can I keep my phone number if I switch to Total Wireless or Ultra Mobile?
Yes. Both carriers support number porting. You can transfer your existing phone number in about 10-30 minutes during the sign-up process.
Do Total Wireless and Ultra Mobile offer 5G?
Most modern plans from both Total Wireless and Ultra Mobile include 5G access at no extra cost where the network supports it.