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 • 09/07/23
In March 2023, BestMVNO reported that Boost Mobile had begun activating some customers on the “Boost 5G Network,” DISH’s native 5G network. That was followed up with an announ...
By Joe Paonessa • 09/03/23
At the end of August, Boost Mobile released a new spot TV ad called “The Bear Champ.” Within the first few seconds of the ad, the Boost Mobile logo appears alongside what look...
By Joe Paonessa • 08/30/23
In June, BestMVNO reported that AT&T Prepaid updated its flagship plan, “Unlimited Max,” to include 50GB of priority data up from 22GB as well as 25GB of mobile hotspot up...
By Joe Paonessa • 08/30/23
Zolve, an online-only fintech neobank targeting immigrants to the USA, has launched mobile phone plans powered by Gigs. Gigs touts itself as being able to allow companies to o...
By Joe Paonessa • 08/29/23
Earlier this year, BestMVNO reported that Xfinity launched a mobile plan plus internet bundle deal for $50/month. It included a home internet plan with download speeds of 200M...
By Joe Paonessa • 08/29/23
Cox Communications has announced internet and mobile phone plan bundles. Customers who sign up for both an internet and phone plan from Cox will receive a $14.99/month discoun...
By Joe Paonessa • 08/28/23
Good2Go Mobile has made some big plan changes. The T-Mobile and AT&T powered MVNO is now selling multi-month plans in the same format pioneered by Mint Mobile with 3, 6, a...
By Joe Paonessa • 08/25/23
Cricket Wireless has launched new multi-month plan discounts based on Cricket’s unlimited high-speed data plan that is normally priced at $55/month. Subscribers who prepay for...
By Joe Paonessa • 08/20/23
Earlier this month, BestMVNO reported that Total by Verizon launched several new offers online including 4 unlimited lines for $100 and free phone deals. It was also noted tha...
By Joe Paonessa • 08/16/23
NET10 Wireless appears to be headed to the recycling bin. A visit to the NET10 Wireless website today surprisingly led me to be pitched Simple Mobile service. A new tab on the...
By Joe Paonessa • 08/15/23
BestMVNO has learned from a reader tip that Nebula Wireless, which initiated an Indiegogo campaign in November 2022 to prepare for its commercial debut, has now shut down. Neb...
By Joe Paonessa • 08/14/23
Jeff Holley, founder of the MVNO boom! Mobile and the eBIKE company, boom! Moto, issued a press release today announcing the launch of boom! Tech. According to the release, bo...
By Joe Paonessa • 08/09/23
Ultra Mobile has introduced four online-exclusive promotions available for new customers. There’s a buy three months get one free offer, a monthly unlimited plan for $35, a 2G...
By Joe Paonessa • 08/08/23
Last Friday, Verizon Wireless announced that it had hired a new celebrity spokesperson for its prepaid brand Straight Talk Wireless. That spokesperson is actor and comedian Ji...
By Joe Paonessa • 08/08/23
Total by Verizon has brought what had been exclusively in-store-only offers online. Customers who shop totalbyverizon.com can now get 4-unlimited high-speed data lines for $10...