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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Altice Mobile Has New Flexible Data Plans Starting At $12/Month
Altice Mobile is no longer an “unlimited GB” only wireless plan provider. The MVNO recently updated its offerings to include 3 different plans with a starting price tag of $12/line for a plan with 1GB of high-speed data. There’s also a new plan with 3GB of data for $20/month to
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Switch To Cricket Online Get A $50 Account Credit, Switch In-Store Get A Free iPhone 7
The calendar has turned to October, and Cricket Wireless has some new and updated deals out. The iPhone 7 is now free in-stores while the iPhone 8 can now be picked up online for $49.99. The iPhone SE continues to be available for $249.99 although interested parties may find a
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Hello Mobile Has A New Plan With 4GB Of Data For $15
Hello Mobile has launched a new wireless plan. The plan includes unlimited talk and text with 4GB of high-speed data at a cost of $15/month. Taxes and fees are included in the price. Data on the plan is hard-capped. So once you consume 4GB of data during a billing cycle,
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Boost Mobile BYOD Double Data Offer Gets You 4GB Of Data For $15/Month
Boost Mobile has launched a new double data offer. Customers who bring their own device (BYOD) to select Boost Mobile plans will get double data on that plan for their first 3-month of wireless service. Of course, restrictions apply, so let’s have at it! Boost Mobile’s BYOD Double Data Offer
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Straight Talk Wireless Releases A More Premium “Unlimited” Plan
Straight Talk Wireless has added a new phone plan to its lineup. It is a $65 “unlimited” data plan called “Platinum Unlimited.” It offers premium features over Straight Talk’s standard unlimited data plan, the “Ultimate Unlimited” plan. Thanks to @KingOfTechDeals for pointing the new plan out to me. @yeswap @wave7jeff
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Founder Of FreedomPop Appointed As Boost Mobile’s EVP, Changes Are Coming
On September 22nd, DISH announced that Stephen Stokols would become the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Boost Mobile. Stokols has a lot of familiarity with the industry. He founded the MVNO’s FreedomPop in 2012 and Unreal Mobile in 2018. In 2019 he went on to sell both brands to Red
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iPhone 7 Is Now Free At Metro, iPhone SE Promo Updated
The iPhone 7 is now free for switchers at Metro By-T-Mobile. It had been available previously for $29.99. The iPhone 7 seems to be the featured low-cost Apple device that carrier prepaid brands are using to try and lure in new customers. At the end of July, Cricket also offered
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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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