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 • 10/05/20
Patriot Mobile, a smaller alternative to big wireless carriers, has been running ads across various outlets to help raise brand awareness and to champion its causes. This is n...
By Joe Paonessa • 10/02/20
Walmart Family Mobile has made a few different changes to its phone plans over the last several weeks. Mil Hustles (@kingoftechdeals) just sent in a tip that Walmart Family Mo...
By Joe Paonessa • 10/01/20
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...
By Joe Paonessa • 10/01/20
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...
By Joe Paonessa • 09/28/20
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...
By Joe Paonessa • 09/25/20
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...
By Joe Paonessa • 09/24/20
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...
By Joe Paonessa • 09/23/20
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...
By Joe Paonessa • 09/17/20
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 carr...
By Joe Paonessa • 09/15/20
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...
By Joe Paonessa • 09/14/20
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 transacti...
By Joe Paonessa • 09/09/20
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...
By Joe Paonessa • 09/04/20
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 sta...
By Joe Paonessa • 09/03/20
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 o...
By Joe Paonessa • 09/02/20
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...