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 • 01/24/22
In the 3rd quarter of 2021, Altice USA announced that it planned to launch an internet plus wireless plan savings bundle designed to tackle similar offerings from Verizon and...
By Joe Paonessa • 01/13/22
Beast Mobile is an MVNO that has been around for a few years now. Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch, known for his hard-nosed “Beast Mode” running style is the face of th...
By Joe Paonessa • 01/13/22
Back in June of 2021, Tello ran a promo that offered new customers 25% off for their first 6-months of service on any plan. It was one of their more successful promos, and so...
By Joe Paonessa • 01/07/22
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 lite...
By Joe Paonessa • 01/05/22
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...
By Joe Paonessa • 01/03/22
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 pre...
By Joe Paonessa • 01/03/22
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 It has been replaced by the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).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 curr...
By Joe Paonessa • 12/27/21
In November, BestMVNO reported that Republic Wireless was temporarily shutting down its website and would temporarily stop accepting new customers. Republic Wireless said it w...
By Joe Paonessa • 12/09/21
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...
By Joe Paonessa • 12/07/21
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 a...
By Joe Paonessa • 12/06/21
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, th...
By Joe Paonessa • 12/06/21
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...
By Joe Paonessa • 12/02/21
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 formal...
By Joe Paonessa • 11/24/21
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-...
By Joe Paonessa • 11/24/21
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...