Straightalk vs Total Wireless

Solution
They are both run by the same company. The only difference is probably the networks they run on; Total Wireless seems to piggyback on Verizon's network, while Straight Talk is on Sprint and T-Mobile's I think.
straight talk is tracphone for walmart. think they run on at&t network (t-mobile same type of network).

don't know anything about total wireless.

check and see who has the best network in your area and then pick a company that runs on that network. i use boost mobile (sprint prepaid service) cause sprint is pretty strong in my area. $25 a month for 4gb lte data and unlimited talk and text. can't beat that with straight talk :)