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Joe Paonessa

Joe Paonessa
Joe Paonessa is the founder of BestMVNO.com. He started BestMVNO in 2013, because like many of you, he was unhappy with the high price he was paying his wireless provider for cell phone service. After researching how to cut costs on his phone bill, he came across the terms MVNO and prepaid wireless, and learned there was a way he could keep using his favorite network without having to pay a premium price for it.

Through BestMVNO.com, Joe shares his research and experiences with MVNOs and prepaid wireless providers, helping others learn how to save money on their phone bills. Joe's current providers are Total Wireless and MobileX. When he's not working on BestMVNO, you may find Joe playing pickleball or going out for a run. For inquiries use the contact button.

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Cricket Wireless Updates Plans With More Hotspot & New Names

By Joe Paonessa • 07/25/25

Cricket Wireless has released new plan updates today. The biggest changes revolve around hotspot usage. Cricket’s flagship $60 plan, now called Supreme Unlimited, saw its hots...

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US Mobile Expands Truly Unlimited Data Across All 3 Major Networks, Some Warp 5G Plans May Lose Priority Data Access

By Joe Paonessa • 07/19/25

US Mobile has rolled out significant upgrades to its Unlimited Premium and Unlimited Starter plans across all three of its network offerings: Warp (Verizon), Light Speed (T-Mo...

A young woman smiles while sitting on an orange subway seat, holding her phone. Promotional text on the image advertises Boost Mobile’s unlimited plan for $10 per month for the first two months, then $25 per month after

Boost Mobile’s New Offer: $10/Month for 2 Months of “Unlimited” Data

By Joe Paonessa • 07/11/25

Boost Mobile has refreshed its new customer offer. You can now get the $25 unlimited plan for $10/month for your first two months of service. This offer replaces one Boost sta...

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Tello Mobile Launches “Back to School” Promo: 5GB for $10

By Joe Paonessa • 07/10/25

Tello Mobile has kicked off what appears to be the first “Back to School” promotion of the season. New customers who activate by August 11 can get Tello’s 5GB plan for just $1...

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Simple Mobile Wins 2Q25 Wave7 Research Prepaid Dealer Survey, Ultra Mobile Back at Number 2

By Joe Paonessa • 07/10/25

For the 41st time, Simple Mobile is the winner of the latest Wave7 Research quarterly prepaid survey which was conducted in 2Q25. Ultra Mobile climbed back up to the number tw...

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Lyca Mobile Deal Will Get You 5GB for $7/Month for Three Months

By Joe Paonessa • 07/09/25

Lyca Mobile is currently offering a phone plan that provides 5GB of monthly 5G data for three months with an upfront payment of $21. That brings the average monthly cost to ju...

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RedPocket Mobile is Now Sponsoring the Pioneer Baseball League

By Joe Paonessa • 07/08/25

A recent report from Wave7 Research highlights a new partnership between RedPocket Mobile and the Pioneer Baseball League (PBL), a professional baseball league made up of 12 t...

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T-Mobile Updates Ultra Mobile’s Plans With More Data and Features

By Joe Paonessa • 07/04/25

Ultra Mobile, via T-Mobile, announced several updates to its prepaid wireless plans, adding more high-speed data and international features for customers at the same monthly p...

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Ultra Mobile Flash Sale Will Get You 3 Months of Unlimited For $20/Mo

By Joe Paonessa • 06/25/25

T-Mobile owned Ultra Mobile has just launched a couple of flash sales. One offer will get you a three month truly unlimited on-device 5G data plan for an average cost of $20/m...

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US Mobile Deal Will Get You A Pixel 9 for $249

By Joe Paonessa • 06/24/25

US Mobile has just released a new deal. Both current and new customers can get a Google Pixel 9 for just $249. The terms vary slightly depending on your customer status. New C...

A promotional image for Klarna's wireless service featuring a red smartphone displaying a 5G+ signal, a call from Jane Smith, and Klarna-themed app icons. On the left side, large white text reads “Klarna. Say Hello To Unlimited Freedom.” On the phone screen, a pink widget states “UNLIMITED 5G DATA $40/MONTH.” The background is a smooth purple gradient.

Klarna Launching Unlimited 5G Data Plan for $40/Month

By Joe Paonessa • 06/19/25

Klarna, the Swedish fintech giant known for its buy now, pay later services, is entering the wireless industry. Powered by the Gigs platform, Klarna will offer a truly unlimit...

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T-Mobile Prepaid’s Plan Updates Are a Mixed Bag and You Probably Shouldn’t Sign Up for Them

By Joe Paonessa • 06/19/25

T-Mobile is rolling out new prepaid plans starting June 24. Thanks to Max Hietpas for sharing the early details with BestMVNO. The update includes three revised (or new) plans...

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Trump Family Launches Trump Mobile: 20GB 5G Plan for $47.45/Month

By Joe Paonessa • 06/16/25

The Trump family has entered the wireless market with the launch of Trump Mobile, a new phone service announced via press release on Trump.com. Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump...

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Tello’s 35GB Plan Is Once Again $15/Month for 3 Months

By Joe Paonessa • 06/14/25

Tello Mobile has relaunched a promo. New customers can get Tello’s flagship unlimited plan for $15/month for their first three months of service. Normally priced at $25/month,...

A digital promotional graphic for Mint Mobile featuring a mint green background. On the left, bold white and dark green text advertises a $15/month 3-month plan and a Galaxy S25 with two years of unlimited data for $720. On the right, there's a realistic image of a mint green Galaxy S25 smartphone. The Mint Mobile logo appears at the bottom.

Mint Mobile Brings Back “Any 3-Month Plan for $15” Promo

By Joe Paonessa • 06/14/25

Mint Mobile has revived one of its recurring promotions. For a limited time, new customers can get any Mint Mobile plan for just $15/month for their first three months. Taxes...