Total, one of Verizon’s low-cost prepaid wireless brands, on Thursday launched a new nationwide 5G home internet service powered by its parent company’s wireless network.
Available in hundreds of stores nationwide or online, the prepaid carrier offers service for $50 a month, or $45 if you sign up for an autopay discount. The company touts unlimited data and download speeds of up to 200 Mbps.
The move follows in the footsteps of T-Mobile, which expanded its 5G home internet service to prepaid division Metro. By expanding its distribution to Total, the company is expanding its potential customer base beyond those who view Verizon as a service provider. Prepaid services like Total typically cater to customers with lower credit scores who are looking for a better deal on wireless service.
“Total by Verizon recognizes that most of the communities we serve have limited options for home broadband service,” said Ryan Weikert, managing director of Total by Verizon. It is stated as follows. “We aim to bring families together and build meaningful connections, and we believe in giving everyone access to Fast Home His Internet.”
Customers must purchase a home internet router (priced at $99.99). Like his other 5G home internet services, the installation process is much easier than a standard internet connection.
Verizon also offers a bundle of wireless service and 5G home internet for $80 a month, but that deal requires you to sign up for automatic payments and bring your own phone.
Interest in 5G home internet services continues to grow, and Verizon added 231,000 new subscribers in the fourth quarter, so the move to expand distribution makes sense.
