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 • 07/06/23
Simple Mobile once again emerged as the top-selling prepaid carrier in the latest Wave7 Research multi-carrier prepaid dealer survey conducted in the second quarter of 2023. T...
By Joe Paonessa • 06/28/23
H2O Wireless is updating all of its plans with quite a few changes. Select plans now have more data, dedicated hotspot, faster data speeds after a given plan’s high-speed allo...
By Joe Paonessa • 06/19/23
Red Pocket Mobile has ramped up its advertising spend. The firm Wave7 Research detailed in its latest prepaid report that the MVNO launched three new TV ads in June. BestMVNO...
By Joe Paonessa • 06/19/23
Verizon has made a small change to its Walmart Family Mobile brand plans. The firm Wave7 Research noted in its latest prepaid report that the provider increased the amount of...
By Joe Paonessa • 06/16/23
In March 2022, Consumer Cellular signed Ted Danson to be their company spokesperson. Soon after that, Danson appeared in a plethora of TV ads touting the brand. His face was a...
By Joe Paonessa • 06/15/23
For months on end, Metro by T-Mobile has had an under-the-table, unadvertised offer running. Subscribers could get an unlimited talk, text, and high-speed data line from Metro...
By Joe Paonessa • 06/09/23
Boost Infinite launched a new wireless plan today “Infinite Unlimited+” for $50/month. With the new plan, there’s a new promotional offer. Customers who signup for Infinite Un...
By Joe Paonessa • 06/07/23
Three years ago Verizon Prepaid discontinued multi-line family plan discounts in favor of offering plans with loyalty discounts. Today, Verizon Prepaid has opted to bring back...
By Joe Paonessa • 06/07/23
Xfinity Mobile has launched new and updated deals. Highlighted offers include free Google Pixel 6a, 7, and 7 Pro “on us” deals, up to $500 off select Samsung Galaxy phones, $3...
By Joe Paonessa • 06/07/23
AT&T Prepaid has made some changes to its unlimited plans. The most significant changes come with its $65/month flagship plan, Unlimited Max. The plan has been updated to...
By Joe Paonessa • 06/05/23
Mint Mobile, a popular MVNO that uses T-Mobile’s network, is offering all of its three-month plans for $15/month to new customers. This is a savings of up to 50% off the regul...
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...
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...
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...
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...