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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NET10’s New Plan Promo Is Taken Straight From The Mint Mobile Playbook
It’s been said that imitation is the highest form of flattery. If that’s true, Mint Mobile should once again feel pretty flattered. NET10 Wireless has launched a new eBay exclusive plan promo. It’s centered around a multi-month plan. Right now, customers who buy three months of wireless service will get
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Tello Lacks 5G Support On iPhones, Signals Potentially Larger Problem Ignored By Regulators
Towards the end of 2020, then Sprint MVNO Tello Mobile announced its transition timeline to convert over to the T-Mobile network. It was due to happen the week of November 22nd. Unfortunately, the week came and went without changeover. A Tello Mobile representative shortly thereafter confirmed to me that the
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Ting Mobile Limited Time Offers Include Add A Line Discounts For Life, $100 Off Select Phones
Ting Mobile currently has three different limited-time offers running. Customers can save up to $10/month for life when they add a line. Also available is an offer to get up to $100 off select phones and an offer for a $10 gift card when signing up for Ting’s Flex plan.
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Reach Mobile Now Offering 50% Off For Three Months
Reach Mobile has launched a new promotion available for the month of March only. New customers can now get 50% off any Reach Mobile plan for their first three months of wireless service. How This Deal And Reach Mobile Plans Work Simply signup as a new Reach Mobile customer by
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How 4 Major MVNOs Achieved Success By Differentiating From Competitors
The U.S. MVNO marketplace is filled with competition and MVNOs with weak hands are not destined to last. As Jon Horovitz recently pointed out, the path to long-term survival and success in the market is differentiation. MVNOs must find a way to offer services that are unique in the space
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Kroger Wireless Plans Now Include 20% Auto-pay Discounts
Kroger Wireless has updated its wireless plans to allow subscribers to get a 20% discount when they enable autopay billing. The exact date that the update occurred is unknown. But according to a prepaid report issued by Wave7 Research, the pricing adjustment likely went into effect in 2021. Wave7 Research
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H2O Wireless, Total Wireless, & Boost Mobile Have New TV Ads Heading Into Tax Season
Heading into tax season several more providers have either restarted TV advertising or increased their advertising spend. Last month BestMVNO reported that Total Wireless began airing its first new TV ad in almost a year. A prepaid report just issued by the firm Wave7 Research indicated that Total Wireless has
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DISH Acquires Republic Wireless, Is It About Bonded Calling?
DISH Network Corporation announced that it has agreed to acquire Republic Wireless. The full terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but DISH will acquire the brand, some 200,000 customers, as well as other supporting assets. The “other supporting assets” are likely the key to this deal. For now,
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US Mobile Launches Truly Unlimited Data Plan On Its Super LTE Network
US Mobile has launched truly unlimited data plans on its Super LTE network starting at $45/month. The announcement was made today in a blog post that was released by the provider. Its GSM network unlimited plans remain capped at 50GB before “a tiny fraction of heavier data users may notice
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Simple Mobile Offering “Free Month On Us”
Simple Mobile has brought back its “Free Month On US” promotion. The offer was also available at this time last year. Unfortunately, just like Simple Mobile’s recently launched Traveler’s Plan, it’s a bit hard to get. Free Month On Us Offer Restrictions And Eligibility Requirements The Free Month On Us
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Simple Mobile’s New Plan Targets International Traveler’s Visiting The USA
Tracfone brand Simple Mobile has introduced a new wireless plan geared towards international travelers heading to the USA. The new plan is called the “Traveler’s Plan” with the tagline “stay connected while visiting the U.S.” It is a limited-time offer that gives subscribers 14 days of wireless service for $20.
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Visible Has Its First New TV Ad In Nearly A Year
Visible is back with its first new TV commercial in nearly a year. In fact, it has not just one commercial but two. The commercials began airing just days ago and have already aired hundreds of times. One of the commercials is on display via Visible’s YouTube channel. It was
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Purchase $1 Ting SIM Card Get Free Month Of Service
Ting Mobile SIM cards can actually be bought in stores like Target and Best Buy. They are also available for purchase online through each store’s website. Customers buying their SIM cards in either store get $30 in account credits. Normally, both retail giants sell Ting SIM Cards for $9.99. But
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Straight Talk Launches New Commercial, Highlights $199 Galaxy A51 Deal
A new report issued by the subscription-based firm Wave7 Research has indicated that Straight Talk Wireless is now in full swing with its tax season promos. Straight Talk has launched a new TV commercial featuring one of its tax time offers, a Samsung Galaxy A51 for $199. There’s also a
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Boost Mobile Offering More Than A Dozen Free Phones & $49.99 iPhone SE
Boost Mobile now has more than a dozen free phones available to switchers. The offers are a part of Boost’s tax season promos. The firm Wave7 Research recently detailed the offerings in a prepaid report sent out to the publication’s subscribers. Boost Mobile is also advertising an iPhone SE switcher
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