Articles by 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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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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US Mobile Set to Launch Beta Apple Watch Support
US Mobile’s CEO, Ahmed Khattak, has announced on Reddit that the company is preparing for a beta launch of Apple Watch support. Those interested in signing up for the beta simply need to leave a comment in that Reddit thread. US Mobile plans to roll out the beta over the
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Consumer Cellular Adds Two Unlimited Lines for $60, Launches TV Ad to Market Offer
Wave7 Research noted in its latest prepaid report that Consumer Cellular has launched a new rate on its unlimited plan for persons aged 50 and up. Eligible customers can get two unlimited lines for $60/month with autopay billing enabled, taxes and fees are extra. Without autopay, the rate is $65/month.
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Tracfone Eyes Consumer Cellular, Doubles Data on Unlimited Talk & Text Plans
Verizon announced that it has doubled the data allotments on all Tracfone monthly unlimited talk and text plans. Verizon is using Tracfone to target Consumer Cellular’s primary demographic, the 50+ age group. In a press release about the updates, Verizon specifically calls out Consumer Cellular: “This offer exceeds the data
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Mint Mobile Replaces 3 Free Lines with BOGO, Visible Offers 50% Off Deal
The calendar has changed to October and big offers from Mint Mobile and Visible by Verizon have ended. T-Mobile’s prepaid brand, Mint Mobile, has discontinued its 4 free lines for three months deal. Visible has ended its $15/month unlimited plan with a five-year price lock for T-Mobile postpaid switchers. Both
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Ultra Mobile Updates “Unlimited Plans” to Include Truly Unlimited 5G Data
Today, Ultra Mobile removed the high-speed data limits on its “unlimited plans”, which start at $40/month plus tax. Previously, Ultra Mobile’s unlimited plans included up to 60GB of data at 5G data speeds per billing cycle before throttling to 3G data speeds or a maximum of 512Kbps. Now, customers will
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MobileX Promos Include Free Double Data For All & $24.88 Unlimited Plan With No Throttling
MobileX announced today that it’s taking on carrier-owned prepaid brands—such as Visible by Verizon, Total Wireless, and Mint Mobile—by matching their unlimited plans through a limited-time promotion. Now through December 31, 2024, customers will receive more data on all plans without a change in their prices. Here are the promotional
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US Mobile Ramps Up Marketing With Video Ads, Pop-Up Stores, A Billboard, and Print Ad
US Mobile has ramped up its marketing efforts with a goal to reach one million subscribers by the end of 2024. A key part of this campaign is a newly launched video ad that will make its way around YouTube and social media. It features CEO Ahmed Khattak alongside an
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Spectrum Mobile Launches First TV Ad to Support New Free Line Offer
Last week, Charter Communications issued a press release announcing a new Spectrum Mobile offer: new subscribers can get an unlimited mobile line free for a year when bundled with a Spectrum Internet plan. To promote this offer, Spectrum Mobile has released a TV ad that launched around September 18th and
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MobileX Flagship Dealer Plan is 50% Off For One Year, 50GB For $25/Month
MobileX is running a 50% off promotion this month exclusively through its dealer channel. Customers can get MobileX’s $50 unlimited plan, which includes 50GB of QCI 8 premium priority data at up to 5G UW speeds, for just $25/month with taxes and fees included. However, there’s a catch—you have to
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MobileX Begins Upgrading Network With Reduced Latency, Faster Speeds, and Better Onboarding
MobileX has started rolling out an update to its network today. Subscribers who have gotten the update may notice reduced latency and faster data speeds with improved connection reliability. New customers, will soon have a better onboarding experience with automatic APN configuration. This is an issue that has mostly impacted
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Total Wireless Launches $25 Unlimited Plan Promo for BYOD Customers
Total Wireless has launched another aggressive promo, this time for single-line customers with their own phones to bring to the network. It’s being marketed as “get 50% off when you bring your phone.” If you meet those requirements you can get Total Wireless’s Total 5G Unlimited plan for $25/month with
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Boost Mobile Offers Free Year of Service with Native Network 5G Phone Purchase
https://youtu.be/j6VbOAH_S78 Get a free year of Boost Mobile when you purchase a 5G phone Boost Mobile has launched a new offer and what’s particularly interesting about it is that it targets both new and existing customers. Subscribers who purchase a 5G phone compatible valued at $299 or higher with Boost
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AT&T Prepaid National Retail Offer: 2 Unlimited Max Lines For $35/Line
https://youtu.be/KDUT3QJySNI? AT&T Prepaid’s New Unlimited Max Data Plan for $35/Line Offer – Is It the Best Deal in Prepaid? AT&T Prepaid has launched a new offer targeting national retail shoppers. New lines activated together can get two lines on the Unlimited Max plan for $35/line plus taxes and fees. The
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Lyca Mobile Reportedly Switching from T-Mobile to AT&T Network
Lyca Mobile will reportedly switch its customers to the AT&T network within the next year, according to the National Wireless Independent Dealer Association (NWIDA). Currently, Lyca Mobile operates as a T-Mobile MVNO. NWIDA also notes that Lyca Mobile recently secured a one-year extension of its MVNO agreement with T-Mobile. This
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Total Wireless Has $15/Month Unlimited Plan for Metro, Mint Mobile, & T-Mobile Switchers
Verizon is continuing its aggressive promos in prepaid thanks to a callout from Mint Mobile in their 4-line free offer. Verizon’s Value brand, Total Wireless, has introduced a new $15/month unlimited plan promo with a 5-year price guarantee. This offer is available to customers who port their numbers from Mint
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