Total MAX 5G Review

MAX 5G is $50/mo with AutoPay ($55 without), all-in: unlimited premium 5G, unlimited hotspot, 100GB cloud and broad international, with a 5-year lock.

The honest catch: it's the identical plan to MAX 5G BYO ($25). The only difference is that MAX 5G lets you pair a phone deal. If you're bringing your own phone at 1–2 lines, you're paying double for the same service, though by 4 lines both cost $105, so families lose nothing by choosing it.

An excellent Verizon plan held back by its price. It's the same service as MAX 5G BYO for double the money at one line, so it only earns its keep if you're taking a phone deal or running four-plus lines (where the BYO discount disappears). Everyone bringing their own phone should buy the BYO version; anyone wanting more perks for $10 more should look at ALL ACCESS.

Consider instead: Visible+ Plan. If you bring your own phone, the identical MAX 5G BYO is $25: half the price. Visible+ is another Verizon-network value pick worth comparing.

Is MAX 5G different from MAX 5G BYO?

No: identical plan and features. MAX 5G costs $25 more because it doesn't require bringing your own phone.

What network and speed?

Verizon, with 5G Ultra Wideband and premium data.

Is the hotspot unlimited?

Yes, capped at 5 Mbps. ALL ACCESS raises it to 10 Mbps.

Are taxes included?

Yes: all-in pricing, with a $5 AutoPay discount.

Should a family pick MAX 5G or BYO?

At 4–5 lines they cost the same, so MAX 5G (with phone-deal eligibility) is the easy pick. At 1–2 lines, BYO saves real money.

How is it different from ALL ACCESS?

ALL ACCESS is $10 more and adds Disney+ Premium, a 10 Mbps hotspot, 1TB cloud and a $10 international calling credit. Roaming is the same 30+ countries on both.

1. Total Wireless plan page and price label, checked Oct 25, 2026
2. Our scoring method: How we rank

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