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.
Follow Joe on LinkedIn
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.
Follow Joe on LinkedIn
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
Boost Mobile Customers May Finally Be Able to Switch SIMs in Stores
EchoStar is finally beginning to address a major pain point among its Boost Mobile subscribers. Customers will more easily be able to switch SIMs to another network by visiting a Boost Mobile dealer. Previously, subscribers who signed up with Boost and received a SIM card to a network they were
Read More
Verizon Prepaid Launches 50% Off Unlimited Plans For 1 Year
Verizon Prepaid has launched a new promotion offering 50% off its unlimited plans for 12 months. The offer was shared with BestMVNO by Dennis Bournique of prepaidcompare.net and has been marketed by a few Verizon Prepaid dealers on social media, as seen here. This promo does have a couple of
Read More
Mint Mobile: 4 Free Lines for Switchers from Verizon, AT&T, & Their MVNOs
Mint Mobile is running a limited-time offer aimed at customers currently on competing networks. Subscribers of AT&T, Verizon, or their MVNOs can get up to four free lines when they switch to Mint Mobile. The offer is not available to customers who have had a number active with Mint Mobile
Read More