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.
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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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Visible’s Free eSIM Trial Supported By Multiple Video Ads
Yesterday, Visible formally announced a new 15-day free trial offer via eSIM for select iPhone customers. Visible came out of the gates swinging with the new offer, quite literally. Head on over to Visible’s website where the trial offer is explained and you’ll see a pair of boxing gloves, one
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Verizon’s Simple Mobile Finishes #1 In 4Q21 Wave7 Research Wireless Dealer Survey
Simple Mobile led the pack in the latest Wave7 Research multi-carrier prepaid dealer survey. According to the firm’s fourth-quarter 2021 survey, it was the number one selling brand by a mile. Wave7 Research has conducted the survey a total of 28 straight quarters, and Simple Mobile has led the way
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Mysterious Wireless Provider Appears Headed To Walmart
BestMVNO has learned from multiple sources that an unnamed wireless provider may begin selling its services through Walmart stores. Wave7 Research noted in its most recent prepaid report that “Walmart is likely soon to sell services from an additional carrier, but it is unclear which one.” Twitter user @KingOfTechDeals, who
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With EBB Discontinued, Boost Mobile & Others To Offer Free Plans Under FCC’s ACP Program
It’s a new year, and the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit program (EBB) has come to an end. It has been replaced by the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). If you are currently benefiting from the EBB program, you’ll continue to do so until March 1, 2022. After that time, you’ll have
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Republic Wireless’s New Plans Include Unadvertised Features Like 512Kbps Throttling
In November, BestMVNO reported that Republic Wireless was temporarily shutting down its website and would temporarily stop accepting new customers. Republic Wireless said it was making the move to rebrand and to release new plans. The new plans were leaked out ahead of their official launch which was scheduled for
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Boost Mobile Announces 35GB $25/Month Carrier Crusher Plan
Three weeks ago, Boost Mobile formally announced its first set of plans that could be used on the AT&T network. Boost Mobile labeled those plans “Carrier Crusher.” At the time of its announcement, it was said more Carrier Crusher plans would rollout through the holiday season. Today, Boost Mobile has
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Mint Mobile Airing 5 Holiday TV Ads, Largely Focused On BOGO Offer
Mint Mobile has been busy pumping out TV ads this holiday season. A total of five new ads have recently been airing and that number doesn’t even include the “Ghost Story” TV ad that Mint was running in November. All but one of Mint’s current crop of holiday TV ads are
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AT&T Prepaid Offering A Couple Of Free Phones To Switchers
AT&T Prepaid has launched several new phone deals. The firm Wave7 Research detailed the findings in a report it sent out to its subscribers earlier today. For starters, there are a couple of free phone offers available. The AT&T Fusion Z and AT&T Calypso 2 are both free to switchers
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Total Wireless Makes 1st Changes Under Verizon, $50 Plan Now Unlimited
Following in the footsteps of its sister brand Straight Talk Wireless, Total Wireless has made its first plan changes since being acquired by Verizon in late November. For the first time ever, Total Wireless is now offering an unlimited high-speed data plan. Twitter user @KingOfTechDeals shared the update with BestMVNO.com.
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Straight Talk 1st Changes Under Verizon Ownership, $45 Plan Goes Unlimited
Straight Talk Wireless has made its first plan changes under Verizon’s ownership. Leading the way with change is the $45 plan which now includes unlimited data. Verizon formally announced the closing of its acquisition of Tracfone and its associated brands on November 23. BestMVNO learned of this particular plan change
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Visible Is Offering A 3-Month Discount Plan Option Through Walmart.com
Add Verizon’s Visible brand to the list of providers testing out the multi-month discount waters. Visible is selling a SIM Kit through Walmart.com that offers new customers 3-months of wireless service for $60 total. That’s an average cost of $20/month. Visible only offers one wireless plan. It includes unlimited everything,
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Red Pocket Mobile Holiday Sale Gets You 50GB For $33.25/Month
Red Pocket Mobile has just launched a limited time holiday sale. New customers subscribing to an annual plan using their GSMA network will get a significant discount on their plan. There are a total of four phone plans on sale including an offer of unlimited everything with 50GB of 5G
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Cricket Wireless’s Updated Holiday Offers, Include Free 5G Phone, $49.99 iPhone XR
Cricket Wireless has introduced its first holiday offers of the 2021 season and it includes a 5G push. Cricket’s homepage now highlights that “5G smartphones starting at $0” are available. The Cricket Dream 5G is the featured 5G phone offer and it is the only one that is free for
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Tello Mobile’s Holiday 2021 Promo Will Get You 50% Off, Get 25GB For $19.50
Tello Mobile has announced its holiday 2021 promo. New customers and new lines of service will get 50% off any Tello Mobile plan that costs $10 or more. Eligible Plans And Promo Fine Print Tello’s 50% off promo starts on November 25th and will last until December 7th. Update: The
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Mint Mobile Steps On Consumer Cellular’s Turf With 55+ Senior Plan
Mint Mobile has launched a new cell phone plan for seniors, the “MINT 55+” plan. Mint announced the plan in a blog post today. Mint’s new 55+ plan isn’t really radically different from Mint’s base starter plan. Mint’s base starter plan includes unlimited everything with the first 4GB of data
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