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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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Boost Mobile International Data eSIM Plan

By Joe Paonessa • 06/01/23

Thanks to a tip from a Twitter follower, BestMVNO has learned that Boost Mobile is now offering an eSIM option for international travel. Boost Mobile has set up an entirely ne...

Moto G Stylus 5G Cricket Wireless

By Joe Paonessa • 06/01/23

Starting June 2, Cricket Wireless will make the Moto G Stylus 5G 2023 available to customers for $249.99. It will be available both in stores and online. The phone has an unlo...

Boost Mobile Launches Motorola Edge+ 2023

By Joe Paonessa • 05/31/23

Boost Mobile formally launched the Motorola Edge+ 2023 today for $199.99 for switchers. It has a regular retail price of $849.99. But more significantly, Boost Mobile through...

Free Motorola G Stylus 5G Offer On Display At Walmart

By Joe Paonessa • 05/30/23

PureTalk and Straight Talk have both launched TV ads touting a free phone offer. For Straight Talk, the ad and offer represent an evolution of the brand since being taken over...

Cricket Wireless Simply Data 50GB Bonus Data Promo

By Joe Paonessa • 05/26/23

Cricket Wireless recently launched a new promotion for select data-only plans offering new lines an additional 50GB of data to use per month. The $55/month plan, initially pro...

Metro by T-Mobile Now Requires Autopay To Get Best Rates

By Joe Paonessa • 04/23/23

Just a few days ago T-Mobile had an “uncarrier event” where new plans were launched and one of the new plans offers existing customers the ability to upgrade their devices eve...

Boost Mobile Second Month Free Offer As Seen At A KS Area Walmart (Photo by Wave7 Research)

By Joe Paonessa • 04/20/23

Boost Mobile has launched a new deal available exclusively through its national retail partners. The firm Wave7 Research observed signage promoting a “get your second-month fr...

AirVoice Wireless Multi-Month Plan Discounts

By Joe Paonessa • 04/11/23

In January 2022, HTH Communications announced that it purchased AirVoice Wireless, a brand that had become stale over the years and wasn’t particularly competitive. AirVoice d...

Tello Offering Four Dollars Off Many Plans

By Joe Paonessa • 04/05/23

Tello Mobile has launched another limited-time promotion offering new lines and new customers $4 off most plans for their first month. This is a step back from the 50% off pro...

Mint Mobile On Display At A Best Buy

By Joe Paonessa • 04/02/23

On April 14, Mint Mobile will be updating all of its wireless plans to include more data. Pricing for each plan will remain the same. Here’s how each plan will be updated: $15...

Red Pocket Tax Season 2023 Offer Of 15 Percent Off Annual Plans

By Joe Paonessa • 03/30/23

As the tax season heads down the final stretch, Red Pocket Mobile is making one last marketing push to try and sell you a plan. The provider is offering 15% off its annual pla...

Boost Mobile Hotspot Tablet Plan Deal

By Joe Paonessa • 03/30/23

Boost Mobile is quietly running a deal for a hotspot/tablet plan. It’s not really being marketed anywhere and isn’t featured on Boost Mobile’s website. The offer is for a $25/...

Xfinity Mobile Free Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G

By Joe Paonessa • 03/30/23

Xfinity Mobile is currently running a small number of deals. One offer is for a free Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022). Other limited-time offers include up to $800 off a 5G iP...

Simple Mobile Wins Wave7 Research 1Q23 Quarterly Prepaid Dealer Survey

By Joe Paonessa • 03/28/23

Simple Mobile has won the Wave7 Research 1st quarter 2023 independent multi-carrier prepaid dealer survey. The provider has won every single quarterly survey ever performed by...

Consumer Cellular On Display At Target

By Joe Paonessa • 03/27/23

Consumer Cellular has recently eliminated some plans from its online offerings. A total of three plans are now available for purchase, down from six. Last October, the company...