Total Wireless vs US Mobile
By Rob Webber • Founder & Editor
Head-to-head comparison of plans, features, and pricing
Total Wireless
Verizon network
$40/mo
3 plans available
US Mobile
Verizon network
$10/mo
3 plans available
Feature Comparison
Feature Total Wireless US Mobile
Networks Verizon Verizon & T-Mobile
Data Speed 5G & 4G LTE 5G Ultra Wideband & 4G LTE
3G Network CDMA CDMA & GSM
Mobile Hotspot ✅ ✅
5G ✅ ✅
VoLTE ✅ ✅
WiFi Calling ✅ ✅
Visual Voicemail ✅ ✅
Bring Your Phone ✅ ✅
Keep Your Number ✅ ✅
Contract No Contract No Contract
Credit Check ❌ ❌
Taxes Included ❌ Yes - Premium plan
Multi-line Discounts ✅ ✅
Multi-month Discounts ❌ ❌
Money Back Guarantee ❌ ❌
Customer Service Mon-Sun 8am-11:45pm ET Mon-Sun 8am-12am ET
International Calls Yes - As add-on Yes - 150+ countries (Premium)
International Roaming ❌ Yes - 150+ countries (Premium)
Plans Side by Side
Total Wireless Plans
Unlimited Base
Unlimited · 5G
$40
Unlimited
Unlimited · 5G
$50
Unlimited+
Unlimited · 5G
$60
US Mobile Plans
Light
2GB · 5G
$10
Unlimited Basic
Unlimited · 5G
$25
Unlimited Premium
Unlimited · 5G
$44
Our Verdict
US Mobile is better for budget-conscious users who want plans starting at $10/mo on the Verizon 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 US Mobile
- ✓ You want the Verizon network
- ✓ Plans starting at $10/mo
- ✓ 3 plan options to choose from
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Total Wireless or US Mobile cheaper?
US Mobile is cheaper, with plans starting at $10/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 US Mobile use?
US Mobile uses the Verizon network. You get the same coverage as Verizon customers at a lower price.
Can I keep my phone number if I switch to Total Wireless or US 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 US Mobile offer 5G?
Most modern plans from both Total Wireless and US Mobile include 5G access at no extra cost where the network supports it.