Google Fi vs Total Wireless

A side-by-side comparison of two popular US carriers — pricing, features, network, and plans.

Quick Comparison

Google FiTotal Wireless
TypeMVNOMVNO
NetworkT-MobileVerizon
Number of Plans43
Cheapest Plan$17.50/mo$40/mo
eSIMYesYes
5GYesYes
HotspotYesYes

Google Fi Plans

Google's flexible wireless service on T-Mobile and US Cellular networks.

PlanPriceDataMinutesFeatures
Google Fi Essentials $17.50/mo Unlimited Unlimited 5G eSIM Hotspot View
Google Fi Flexible $20/mo 1GB Unlimited 5G eSIM View
Google Fi Standard $32.50/mo Unlimited Unlimited 5G eSIM Hotspot View
Google Fi Premium $65/mo Unlimited Unlimited 5G eSIM Hotspot View

Total Wireless Plans

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

PlanPriceDataMinutesFeatures
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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The Verdict

Google Fi wins on price with its cheapest option at $17.50/month. It operates on the T-Mobile network.

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

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