Articles by Joe Paonessa
Joe Paonessa
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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By Joe Paonessa • 01/23/25
Mingle Mobile, an MVNO on the T-Mobile network has launched a free 7-day trial. The trial does not require you to submit any payment information to claim it. However, you do h...
By Joe Paonessa • 01/20/25
According to Wave7 Research’s latest prepaid wireless report, new MVNOs are springing up left and right, each attempting to stand out in a crowded market. Many are catering to...
By Joe Paonessa • 01/17/25
History repeats again as Simple Mobile wins another Wave7 Research multi-carrier prepaid dealer survey. This is the 39th time that Simple Mobile has won the quarterly survey....
By Joe Paonessa • 01/16/25
Straight Talk Wireless updated its plans today with multiple new features. The updates target Straight Talk’s $55/month Gold and $65/month Platinum unlimited plans. Upgrade hi...
By Joe Paonessa • 01/15/25
Faye, a fully digital travel assistance and insurance provider, has launched eSIM plans through its mobile app. The plans are made possible through a partnership with Gigs. Gi...
By Joe Paonessa • 01/14/25
Tello Mobile has kicked off the new year by making a couple of changes to its service features. One is you can now further secure your Tello Mobile online account through the...
By Joe Paonessa • 01/13/25
Boom! Mobile is sponsoring professional race car driver Taylor Reimer for the 2025 Chili Bowl Nationals taking place between January 13 – 18, 2025, at the Tulsa Expo Center. R...
By Joe Paonessa • 01/06/25
Total Wireless is starting the new year by refreshing its Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) 50% off promotion that originally launched in September 2024. Previously, the company hi...
By Joe Paonessa • 01/02/25
US Mobile has won the first ever People’s Choice Award for their favorite wireless carrier of 2024. The winner was decided by a poll conducted by Max Hietpas, formerly known a...
By Joe Paonessa • 12/16/24
In early December, Mint Mobile quietly introduced a limited-time offer for new customers: 50% off its unlimited plan, bringing the cost down to $15/month for a full year when...
By Joe Paonessa • 12/14/24
Tello Mobile has launched what they are calling a “December Special” limited time plan offer called Unlimited Plus. The plan includes 45GB of data at up to 5G data speeds befo...
By Joe Paonessa • 12/12/24
Visible by Verizon has just updated its $45/month flagship plan, Visible+ so that it now includes 720p video streaming an upgrade from its previous limit of 480p. Another new...
By Joe Paonessa • 11/26/24
The Black Friday shopping season is upon us, and I’ve put together a list of all the phone plan deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Most providers have focused on phone d...
By Joe Paonessa • 11/19/24
US Mobile, the self-proclaimed “Super Carrier,” has launched its first-ever retail store. The announcement was made through a new YouTube video released over the weekend. http...
By Joe Paonessa • 11/11/24
Boost Mobile has issued a press release to various outlets, including BestMVNO, announcing several brand updates. First, the company wants to be recognized not as an MVNO but...