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 • 11/09/17
I have received several emails lately from Total Wireless customers with Google Pixel 2’s that are trying to get their data and MMS to work properly with the Verizon MVNO. I’...
By Joe Paonessa • 11/09/17
(Updated) The issue with CallingMart and Page Plus Cellular appears to now be resolved. CallingMart has sent out an email to its customers stating the following: Thank...
By Joe Paonessa • 11/08/17
US Cellular announced its 3rd quarter results today. The company said that it added a total of 35,000 postpaid subscribers and 31,000 prepaid customers during the quarter. I...
By Joe Paonessa • 11/07/17
Sprint and T-Mobile MVNO Republic Wireless has announced a price drop on several phones. The Motorola X4, Motorola G5 Plus, and the Huawei Ascend 5W are all on sale for a lim...
By Joe Paonessa • 11/05/17
Sprint and Altice USA announced today that they have agreed to a partnership. The partnership will allow Altice USA to use Sprint’s network to provide cellular service for it...
By Joe Paonessa • 11/05/17
Are you looking for a great deal on a cell phone plan? Here’s a roundup of cell phone plans that are on sale for the month of March 2026....
By Joe Paonessa • 11/03/17
Cricket Wireless may be about to has added more data to select plans. The AT&T owned prepaid brand may also be bringing has also brought back the recently discontinued unlimi...
By Joe Paonessa • 11/02/17
It’s been a long time since I last put together a list of the most popular phone plans at BestMVNO. In fact it’s been over 2 years! A lot has changed since then. Some MVNO’s...
By Joe Paonessa • 11/01/17
Walmart has become a haven for exclusive mobile phone plans and phones. Over the past few months we’ve seen Straight Talk Wireless launch what were once Walmart exclusive pla...
By Joe Paonessa • 11/01/17
Boost Mobile is currently offering double the data on its $35 plan for those that signup for it through Walmart. The plan normally comes with 3 GB of high speed data, but as...
By Joe Paonessa • 11/01/17
Twigby has just launched a promotion for new customers. Those who make the switch will receive 50% off of their first 2 months of service. Twigby operates as a Sprint MVNO, w...
Republic Wireless Announces $10,000 Vacation Giveaway And You Don’t Have To Be A Subscriber To Enter
By Joe Paonessa • 11/01/17
Republic Wireless has just announced a new promotional giveaway. You don’t even have to be a customer of the MVNO to enter. All you have to do is fill out a form with your n...
By Joe Paonessa • 11/01/17
Cricket Wireless announced today that it will be adding two new phones to its lineup. The ZTE Overture 3 and Alcatel QUICKFLIP will both be launched together on November 10th...
By Joe Paonessa • 10/31/17
Earlier this year, T-Mobile quietly discontinued its unlimited talk and text plan as an option for its prepaid customers. The plan was priced at $25/month. Its postpaid unlim...
By Joe Paonessa • 10/30/17
Several months ago US Mobile said it was going to launch on the nations largest LTE network over the summer. Summer came and went without an actual launch leaving some to won...