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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Pix Wireless Verizon Based Plans Are Being Discontinued Sept 20, Here Are Alternatives
Pix Wireless is shutting down its Silver network plans on September 20, 2020. According to a HowardForums post, the provider sent a notification email out to subscribers using the network last week. The notification is displayed below. “Dear Pix Wireless User, Unfortunately due to circumstances outside of our control we
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Verizon’s Acquisition Of Tracfone Could Be Devastating To The Prepaid Wireless Market
Verizon announced that it has agreed to acquire Tracfone, the nation’s largest prepaid wireless provider for a total of up to $6.9 billion. Verizon is paying for the transaction with $3.125 billion in cash and $3.125 billion in common stock. The deal also includes up to an additional $650 million
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Mint Mobile’s New $30 Unlimited Plan Includes 35GB Of 5G Data
Mint Mobile has launched a new phone plan that will surely turn some heads. The new multi-month phone plan includes unlimited everything with the first 35GB of data each month available at up to 5G data speeds. It will cost subscribers as little as $30/month. But of course, there’s a
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US Mobile Intros 4 Unlimited Lines For $110, And New Single Line Plans
US Mobile has updated its phone plans to become even more competitive in an industry that is overflowing with competition. The MVNO has got some new single line plans that start at $15/month and has updated its family plan offerings to include multi-line discounts. A family of 4 can now
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Tello Mobile’s Labor Day 2020 Sale Is 4GB For $4
Tello Mobile has launched a Labor Day 2020 sale. New and current customers who subscribe to Tello Mobile can now get Tello’s $19/month plan for just $4 for their first month of wireless service. After the subscriber’s first month of service, the plan will revert back to its regular rate.
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Reach Mobile’s Labor Day Sale Offers 50% Off For 3-Months
To celebrate the upcoming Labor Day weekend holiday, Reach Mobile has launched a promo. New subscribers who use the promo code Laborday503 at signup, can now get 50% off their wireless service for their first 3-months. That means subscribers can get Reach Mobile’s base plan with unlimited talk and text
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Cricket’s First 5G TV Commercials Launched With 5G Phone Price Notably Absent From Mention
Back on August 21st, Cricket Wireless officially launched 5G network access. Just days later, analysts at Wave7 Research spotted the first Cricket Wireless TV ads touting the new 5G network. Cricket has two new TV ads out that are airing nationally. Both ads make mention and show a picture of
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In A Surprise Move, Boost Mobile Raises Price Of iPhone 7 To $49.99
In early August, Boost Mobile updated its phone promos with one of the lead offers featuring the 32GB iPhone 7 for $29.99. The in-store only offer was supposed to remain in place until 10/5/2020. But Wave7 Research noted in a recent report sent out to its subscribers that on 8/27/2020,
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Metro By T-Mobile Drops Price Of iPhone SE 2020 To $49.99
Metro By T-Mobile has lowered the switcher price of the 64GB iPhone SE to $49.99. Since first launching on Metro back in April, it had been selling for $99.99. The firm Wave7 Research detailed the change in a report issued to subscribers. Also noted in the publication was a new
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Consumer Cellular Offering New Customers Up To 3 Lines Free For One Month
Consumer Cellular recently launched a promotion offering new customers up to 3 lines of free service for their first month. The offer is good for any Consumer Cellular phone plan. Wave7 Research detailed the offer in a report it just sent out to its subscribers. Consumer Cellular’s Free Month Offer
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Cricket’s “End Of Summer Savings” Deal Updates Are A Step Back, iPhone 7 Price Increased To $49.99
Cricket Wireless has updated its “End Of Summer Savings” phone deals. The last major update was at the end of July when the iPhone 7 was made free to switchers. The updated deals out now are a step backward for several devices like the iPhone 7 and iPhone SE. Those
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Cricket Wireless Launches 5G And 5G+ Networks Alongside Updated Data Only Plans
In late July, AT&T announced that it turned on its 5G network nationwide. Also contained in the announcement was a blurb stating that the network would become available to Cricket Wireless customers on August 21. AT&T owns Cricket Wireless. Now that August 21 is here, the network is indeed available
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All Major Carriers Experienced Growth In Prepaid During The Same Quarter For The First Time In Years
Quarter 2 of 2020 led to growth in the prepaid divisions of AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. According to a recent report by the firm Wave7 Research, it was the first time in years that all major carriers experienced growth in that department. AT&T led the way with a total of
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FreeUP Mobile Begins To Shift Focus Towards Multi-Month Plans, Get $15/Month Plan With 3GB High-Speed Data
FreeUP Mobile’s first venture into multi-month plans began last November. Just one multi-month plan was launched by the AT&T powered provider. Priced at $40 for 3-months of wireless service, the plan included unlimited talk and text with 500MB of hard capped data each month. Customers also got 500 minutes of
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Boost Mobile’s Latest Switcher Phone Deals Include $29.99 iPhone 7 And Free LG Stylo 6
Boost Mobile’s latest in-store exclusive and online-only offers are out. The latest in-store only deals are highlighted by switcher offers for up to 4 free LG Stylo 6’s and a $29.99 iPhone 7 deal. The online-only offers may be less appealing as there are no free phone offers available. Customers
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