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Everything you need to know about Total Wireless coverage.

Total Wireless is a zero-contract month-to-month wireless provider. They offer simple plans at low prices, making them a mobile plan of choice for a variety of consumers. Plans start as low as $25/month for a single line of unlimited talk and text only and increase from there depending on the number of lines and amount of data you choose.

Additionally, Total Wireless piggybacks on the Verizon Wireless network and as a result has much of Verizon’s same great nationwide coverage.

How To Find Total Wireless Cell Towers

Use these websites to get a general idea of the Total Wireless coverage map in your area by looking at cell tower and antenna locations, hear reviews from other Total Wireless customers, and more by using these free tools.

• Good: CellReception – The cellular customer reviews here are a good way to get an idea of where there are cellular issues in an area. In our personal experience, we have been to some places that have 1-star reviews but have actually had great service in other parts of that area. That said, it’s always better to test the signal in that area yourself whenever possible.
• Better: Cell Mapper – The data on this site is great but may be challenging for a less technical cellular customer to read. The map clearly shows the exact location of cell towers near your location, the direction each faces, the bands supported, and much more.
• Best: Antenna Search – The data here is very good but the website itself can be a little bit challenging to navigate. Search by address to find all towers and antennas in a specific area and get data that clearly shows which cell company or companies operate on each cell tower.

Total Wireless Coverage Map for 4G LTE

The Total Wireless 4G network covers the majority of the United States but falls short of T-Mobile and Verizon in specific areas, which can be seen clearly on the map below. While the Total Wireless 4G cell network covers some portion of every state in the US, there are some states that have larger gaps in the network.

Image from: https://coveragemap.com/coverage-map/total-by-verizon

A Couple Caveats About Total Wireless’ Coverage Maps

1.) Your Total Wireless network speed will most likely be slower than the speeds Verizon customers experience—perhaps up to 23% slower. Even though Total Wireless is on the same network as Verizon, Verizon prioritizes their own customers over MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) customers such as Total Wireless. There are even rumors that Verizon intentionally throttles MVNO customers to make their own service more attractive.

2.) It’s unclear whether or not Verizon’s 3rd party providers are included in the Wireless Coverage network. Verizon is secretive about what areas are serviced by Verizon’s proprietary towers and which are serviced by third parties. This means the coverage map doesn’t differentiate between Verizon service and 3rd party service since it’s all included in the Verizon plan. However, it’s unclear whether Total Wireless includes these 3rd party providers as well or if it only uses Verizon’s proprietary network. Many MVNOs will charge additional data rates when roaming on these 3rd party networks; fortunately, Total Wireless has no such fine print.

3.) The coverage map is a “best case scenario.” As with all mobile coverage maps, the Total Wireless coverage map is only an indication of cell tower location and doesn’t actually accurately depict coverage or signal strength. That’s because signal strength can be diminished by any number of factors, including uneven terrain, trees, buildings, and weather.

Boosting Total Wireless Signal Strength

If you’re experiencing slow speeds or limited bars from Total Wireless in your area or if you receive decreased signal strength in your home, office, or car, then investing in a cellular signal booster can help increase your Total Wireless signal strength and speed. Explore cell signal boosters for your home, office, or for your vehicle.

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