Total MAX 5G Review
A fully-loaded Verizon plan — UWB, premium data, unlimited hotspot, 100GB cloud — but the identical plan costs $25 as BYO if you bring your own phone.
At a Glance
How Total MAX 5G Scores
We scored Total MAX 5G against the same four pillars we use for every plan. Here’s how it broke down.
Pricing: A Great Plan at a Questionable Price
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.
What You Get
What You Don't Get
How Total MAX 5G compares
The comparison that matters is MAX 5G versus its identical BYO twin — same plan, half the price if you bring a phone.
Who should choose Total MAX 5G
Who should skip it
Final Verdict
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.
See plan details →Frequently asked questions
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+, 10 Mbps hotspot, 1TB cloud, and 140+ country roaming.
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