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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Boost Infinite Has Launched In Las Vegas Area Boost Mobile Stores
According to a newly released prepaid report from the firm Wave7 Research, DISH planned to launch Boost Infinite in 15 Las Vegas area Boost Mobile stores by the end of September. The launch appears to have now gone live. An online store locator check by BestMVNO of Boost Mobile stores
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Metro by T-Mobile Again Offering First Month Free Of 5G Home Internet
Metro by T-Mobile is currently running a promo offering new customers a free month of 5G Home Internet. The free month offer comes by way of an instant rebate. The rebate will be a credit against the plan’s regular rate. Metro by T-Mobile resells T-Mobile 5G Home Internet and it
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US Mobile Adds Hotspot To Unlimited Starter Plan, eSIM For GSM, Automated Top-Ups
US Mobile announced a plethora of changes today via a Reddit post from its founder Ahmed Khattak. Hotspot has been added to the $25 Unlimited Starter plan and the amount of hotspot has been doubled for its mid-tier unlimited plan. ESIM has been enabled for GSM service, and 5G Standalone
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Ultra Mobile Is Discontinuing Its 5G Home Internet Plans
Thanks to a tip from a Redditor, BestMVNO has learned that Ultra Mobile is discontinuing its 5G Home Internet plans. An FAQs page on the Ultra Mobile Home Internet website has been setup with some details about the shutdown. Service will officially end on November 1, 2023, and September 30,
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Boost Infinite’s New $60/month Plan Will Get You A New iPhone Every Year
In June, BestMVNO reported that Boost Infinite launched a new $50/month plan that promised special deals on new phones. The first announced offer coinciding with the plan’s launch was a free iPhone 14 with device trade-in and a 36-month device financing agreement. Customers could upgrade to an iPhone 14 Plus
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US Mobile Launches $200 iPhone 15 & $75 iPhone 14 Service Credit Promos
The iPhone 15 was announced today, and US Mobile immediately announced a deal revolving around the device. Those who purchase the device from US Mobile, and customers who bring their own unlocked iPhone 15 to the network will receive a $200 service credit. Customers buying an iPhone 14 from US
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Spectrum Mobile Increases Data Allotments On Unlimited Plans
Spectrum Mobile updated its unlimited plans today. The base unlimited plan priced at $29.99/mo now includes 30GB of high-speed data each month, up from 20GB. Spectrum’s $39.99/mo Unlimited Plus plan got an even bigger data jump. The full-speed data allotment has been increased to 50GB/mo up from 30GB. Both plans
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Cox Mobile Debuts Unlimited Plan Multi-Line Discounts
Cox Communications today announced that Cox Mobile customers can now get multi-line discounts on its Gig Unlimited plan. Cox Mobile’s unlimited plan is priced at $45/month for a single line and it includes unlimited talk, text, and data with the first 20GB of data available at up to 5G data
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Boost Mobile Markets 3rd Device Compatible With Native “Boost 5G Network”
In March 2023, BestMVNO reported that Boost Mobile had begun activating some customers on the “Boost 5G Network,” DISH’s native 5G network. That was followed up with an announcement from Boost Mobile in May, marking the release of the Motorola Edge+ 2023. The Edge+ was the first phone from Boost
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Boost Mobile’s Logo No Longer Contains DISH Symbol, Is DISH Prepping A Sale?
At the end of August, Boost Mobile released a new spot TV ad called “The Bear Champ.” Within the first few seconds of the ad, the Boost Mobile logo appears alongside what looks like some street art. Blink quickly and you’ll miss it. But there is a subtle and important
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AT&T Prepaid Launches $75 Unlimited Max Plus Plan, Double Data Offer On $33/Month 3-Month Plan
In June, BestMVNO reported that AT&T Prepaid updated its flagship plan, “Unlimited Max,” to include 50GB of priority data up from 22GB as well as 25GB of mobile hotspot up from 10GB. The plan also got a price increase to $55/month after autopay ($65 w/o) up from $50/month. Now AT&T
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Zolve, A Neobank For Immigrants To The USA, Has Launched Mobile Phone Plans
Zolve, an online-only fintech neobank targeting immigrants to the USA, has launched mobile phone plans powered by Gigs. Gigs touts itself as being able to allow companies to offer their own phone and wearable plans in a matter of days. Zolve’s wireless plans, Zolve Connect, launched on 8/17/23 as noted
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Xfinity Quietly Raises Rate Of Internet & Phone Plan Bundle, Removes Free Line Offer
Earlier this year, BestMVNO reported that Xfinity launched a mobile plan plus internet bundle deal for $50/month. It included a home internet plan with download speeds of 200Mbps and a phone plan with 20GB of 5G data before throttling to a maximum of 1.5Mbps download and 750Kbps upload. Later, Xfinity
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Cox Announces Mobile & Internet Bundle Plans
Cox Communications has announced internet and mobile phone plan bundles. Customers who sign up for both an internet and phone plan from Cox will receive a $14.99/month discounted rate on their internet service. Cox Mobile is only available in markets in the 18 states served by Cox Internet. Cox Mobile
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Good2Go Mobile Adds Multi-Month Plans Starting At $5/Month, Improves Monthly Plan Values
Good2Go Mobile has made some big plan changes. The T-Mobile and AT&T powered MVNO is now selling multi-month plans in the same format pioneered by Mint Mobile with 3, 6, and 12-month discount options available. The cheapest plan is an annual plan priced at $5/month for unlimited talk, text, and
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