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 • 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...
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,...
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...
By Joe Paonessa • 06/10/25
Actors and podcast co-hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett have launched SmartLess Mobile, a new wireless service that operates on the T-Mobile network. The trio,...
By Joe Paonessa • 06/06/25
Last September, NWIDA reported that Selectel Wireless had acquired several independent wireless dealers and cell phone repair shops. Now, a new prepaid report from Wave7 Resea...
By Joe Paonessa • 06/04/25
Back in March, BestMVNO reported that LycaMobile was prepping the launch of another brand, Cube Mobile. At that time, some test websites for the brand were discovered, but the...
By Joe Paonessa • 06/04/25
PureTalk has announced a partnership with Mike Rowe, the well-known producer, podcaster, and TV personality best recognized for his work on “Dirty Jobs” and “Deadliest Catch.”...
By Joe Paonessa • 06/03/25
US Mobile has launched an aggressive promo for new customers: buy one unlimited annual plan and get one of lesser value for free. This “buy one, get one” (BOGO) offer is avail...
By Joe Paonessa • 05/26/25
During Black Friday 2024, Ultra Mobile offered a limited-time deal: 50% off its truly unlimited 5G data plan, bringing the price down to $20/month. That offer is now back, uns...
By Joe Paonessa • 05/24/25
Walmart Family Mobile is getting new life as a Verizon Value brand. Like other brands in the Verizon Value portfolio, it has been refreshed with updated plans, new free and di...
By Joe Paonessa • 05/24/25
It seems AT&T has finally awoken from a long slumber and has decided to more aggressively compete in the prepaid wireless market. AT&T’s Cricket Wireless brand is now...
By Joe Paonessa • 05/17/25
Independent MVNOs are facing a brutal competitive squeeze, one that may threaten their very survival. At the center of the issue is a growing trend: major carriers, through th...
By Joe Paonessa • 05/14/25
Mint Mobile is facing legal trouble in California over allegations that it recorded customer service phone calls without informing consumers. If true, Mint Mobile would be in...
By Joe Paonessa • 05/05/25
Simple Mobile has won the 1Q25 Wave7 Research multi-carrier prepaid dealer survey edging out Verizon Prepaid and Ultra Mobile. All three brands were carried by 20 of 32 dealer...
By Joe Paonessa • 05/04/25
Total Wireless 50% off single lines when you bring your own device to the network continues. It’s been running since September 2024. The provider has now expanded their promos...