Which is cheaper, AT&T or Total Wireless?

AT&T is cheaper, starting at $20/month compared to Total Wireless at $40/month.

Does AT&T or Total Wireless have better coverage?

AT&T uses the AT&T network while Total Wireless uses the Verizon network. Both networks offer nationwide coverage across the US.

One of America's largest wireless networks with nationwide 5G coverage.

Plan	Price	Data	Minutes	Features
AT&T Prepaid 16GB Annual	$20/mo	16GB	Unlimited	5G eSIM Taxes Incl.	View
AT&T Prepaid Unlimited Basic	$45/mo	Unlimited	Unlimited	5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl.	View
AT&T 4GB	$50.99/mo	4GB	Unlimited	5G eSIM Family	View
AT&T Value Plus	$50.99/mo	Unlimited	Unlimited	5G eSIM Family	View
AT&T Prepaid Unlimited MAX	$55/mo	Unlimited	Unlimited	5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl.	View
AT&T Prepaid Unlimited MAX Plus	$65/mo	Unlimited	Unlimited	5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl.	View
AT&T Unlimited Starter	$65.99/mo	Unlimited	Unlimited	5G eSIM Hotspot Family	View
AT&T Unlimited Extra	$75.99/mo	Unlimited	Unlimited	5G eSIM Hotspot Family	View
AT&T Unlimited Premium	$85.99/mo	Unlimited	Unlimited	5G eSIM Hotspot Family	View

Budget prepaid brand on Verizon's network with straightforward plans.

Plan	Price	Data	Minutes	Features
Total Wireless Base	$40/mo	Unlimited	Unlimited	5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl.	View
Total Wireless Total	$50/mo	Unlimited	Unlimited	5G eSIM Hotspot Taxes Incl.	View
Total Wireless Total+ Best Value	$60/mo	Unlimited	Unlimited	5G eSIM Hotspot Streaming Taxes Incl.	View

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AT&T wins on price with its cheapest option at $20/month. As a network operator, it offers first-party coverage.

Total Wireless brings 3 plans starting at $40/month. It runs on the Verizon network.

Both carriers serve different needs — use our comparison tool to filter by your specific requirements.

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