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 • 03/12/25
New York Mobile, a new mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), formally launched yesterday, following months of preparation dating back to late 2023. The provider announced it...
By Joe Paonessa • 03/08/25
Red Pocket Mobile has launched a new advertising campaign on Reddit, highly targeted towards frustrated US Mobile customers. The campaign appears to capitalize on recent contr...
By Joe Paonessa • 03/08/25
US Mobile’s Unlimited Premium Dark Star plan has undergone multiple changes since its launch on February 11. Namely, the plan was marketed as being truly unlimited with the in...
By Joe Paonessa • 03/01/25
Google Fi has launched a new promo giving you its Simply Unlimited plan for 50% off when you bring your own device. This means you’ll pay just $25/month—the same price point t...
By Joe Paonessa • 02/27/25
In October 2024, MobileX released double data and unlimited plan promotions. As part of the double data offer, MobileX matches every gigabyte of data a customer purchases on a...
By Joe Paonessa • 02/24/25
On February 11, US Mobile released a groundbreaking wireless plan. The first truly unlimited 5G data plan from an MVNO on AT&T’s network, branded by US Mobile as Dark Star...
By Joe Paonessa • 02/22/25
Verizon Value brands, Total Wireless and Straight Talk Wireless have each released two unlimited tablet plans. The two plans are priced at $10/month and $20/month when bundled...
By Joe Paonessa • 02/19/25
Boost Mobile has quietly brought back its ‘Buy 6 Months, Get 6 Free’ deal, effectively relaunching annual plans on its website. The offer is available on Boost’s two flagship...
By Joe Paonessa • 02/17/25
Gen Mobile kicked off February by increasing data allotments across its prepaid plans without raising prices. Gen Mobile is a prepaid wireless brand owned by EchoStar which al...
By Joe Paonessa • 02/15/25
Mint Mobile has updated its wireless plans to now offer a truly unlimited 5G data plan. Previously, its flagship plan was capped at 40GB of 5G data before speeds were throttle...
By Joe Paonessa • 02/13/25
Tello Mobile has launched a new “Valentine’s Day” promo. For the rest of February, new customers can get Tello’s flagship unlimited plan for $15/month for their first three mo...
By Joe Paonessa • 02/11/25
US Mobile has introduced a series of changes to its service offerings, placing special emphasis on its “Dark Star” network. “Dark Star” is how US Mobile references the plans i...
Total Wireless Trials Two and Three Month Plans, Offers Multiple Ways to Get Samsung Galaxy A16 Free
By Joe Paonessa • 01/30/25
Total Wireless appears to be in the process of launching and testing two and three month plans. The Verizon owned prepaid brand is also offering multiple ways to get a Samsung...
By Joe Paonessa • 01/23/25
Mingle Mobile, an MVNO on the T-Mobile network has launched a free 7-day trial. The trial does not require you to submit any payment information to claim it. However, you do h...
By Joe Paonessa • 01/20/25
According to Wave7 Research’s latest prepaid wireless report, new MVNOs are springing up left and right, each attempting to stand out in a crowded market. Many are catering to...