Google News
BestMVNO may earn a commission if you click on a link leading to another website.

Articles by Joe Paonessa

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.

Follow Joe on LinkedIn



Cell Phone Plan Deals

Best Cell Phone Plan Deals For November 2024

Joe Paonessa - Nov 5, 2017
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 November 2024.
Read More



TracFone Owned Brands Offering 30% Off Phone + Airtime Purchase Bundles

Straight Talk, Simple Mobile, Net10, TracFone, Total Wireless Offering 30% Off Phone & Airtime Bundles With Free Shipping

Joe Paonessa - Nov 3, 2017
TracFone owned brands Straight Talk and Total Wireless are both offering 30% off select phones with the purchase of an airtime card.  Free overnight shipping is also included.  Keep in mind free overnight shipping with TracFone owned brands often means when the order is ready, it will ship overnight.  Sometimes it
Read More



Cricket Wireless Increases Data New Group Save Rates

Confirmed! Cricket Wireless Adds More Data To Plans, Brings Back Unlimited 2

Joe Paonessa - Nov 3, 2017
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 unlimited 2 plan.  New group save rates are also said to be in tow.  The changes will go into effect on November 5th. Cricket
Read More



The Most Popular Phone Plans

The Most Popular Phone Plans Of The Past Month

Joe Paonessa - Nov 2, 2017
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 have come and gone.  Many have altered their phone plans time and time again.  It
Read More



ATT Prepaid Huawei Ascend XT2 Launched At Walmart

AT&T Prepaid HUAWEI Ascend XT2 Launched Exclusively At Walmart

Joe Paonessa - Nov 1, 2017
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 plans, while Boost Mobile is currently offering customers 6 GB of 4G LTE data for $35 through the store.  That’s more than 2x the
Read More



Walmart Doubles The Data On Your Boost Mobile Plan

Boost Mobile Offering 6 GB Of Data For $35 Only At Walmart

Joe Paonessa - Nov 1, 2017
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 long as you shop at Walmart you’ll get 6 GB of 4G LTE data with it. Those
Read More



Twigby Offering 50 Percent Off First Two Months Of Service

Twigby’s Latest Offer Will Get You Unlimited Talk, Text And 4 GB Of Data For $20/Month

Joe Paonessa - Nov 1, 2017
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, with free talk and text roaming on Verizon’s network.  The MVNO allows you to custom build your own phone
Read More



FreedomPop Penny SIM Sale

FreedomPop Announces LTE GSM Penny SIM Sale, Includes Free Month Of Unlimited Talk, Text And 2 GB Of Data

Joe Paonessa - Nov 1, 2017
FreedomPop has placed its GSM SIM kit on sale again for just 1¢.  As always, ordering the penny SIM will also get you a free trial of FreedomPop’s GSM service.  FreedomPop’s GSM service operates on AT&T’s network. FreedomPop’s free trial offer with the one cent penny SIM features the following:
Read More



Republic Wireless Giving Away Over $59,000 In Prizes

Republic Wireless Announces $10,000 Vacation Giveaway And You Don’t Have To Be A Subscriber To Enter

Joe Paonessa - Nov 1, 2017
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 this form with your name, email address and zip code and your done! Grand Prize Republic Wireless is giving away
Read More



Cricket Wireless Announces The Alcatel QUICKFLIP (above) And ZTE Overture 3

Cricket Wireless Announces ZTE Overture 3 And Alcatel QUICKFLIP

Joe Paonessa - Nov 1, 2017
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. ZTE Overture 3 The ZTE Overture 3 will be free to customers who make the switch to Cricket Wireless and
Read More



T-Mobile Launches Data Free Unlimited Talk And Text Plan

T-Mobile Brings Back Unlimited Talk And Text Only Plan For $25/Month

Joe Paonessa - Oct 31, 2017
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 unlimited talk and text only plan disappeared some time ago as well. Today, T-Mobile decided to bring back its unlimited talk and text
Read More



Red Pocket Annual Plan eBay Sale

Red Pocket Has Multiple Plans On Sale Through It’s eBay Store, Features 500 Mins, Texts, And MB Of Data For $7.33/Month

Joe Paonessa - Oct 31, 2017
Red Pocket is an MVNO that operates on all 4 major wireless carriers in the USA.  The company sells plans through its website, but also has Amazon and eBay exclusive plans.  The eBay plans are frequently sold at a discount to their regular prices. Today, Red Pocket has once again
Read More



US Mobile Set To Launch New Plans And Service On What Is Likely The Verizon Network

US Mobile Launches On The Verizon Network, Offers Unlimited Data Plans With Choose Your Own Speed!

Joe Paonessa - Oct 30, 2017
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 wonder if the plan had fallen through. I now have confirmation that today, US Mobile is launching on what
Read More



Mint SIM 3 Free Months Of Service On Select Plan With Purchase Of Unlocked Smartphone From Best Buy

Mint SIM Giving Away 3 Free Months Of Service When You Purchase An Unlocked Phone From Best Buy

Joe Paonessa - Oct 30, 2017
Mint SIM launched a promotion today in conjunction with its exclusive retail partner Best Buy.  The limited time offer gives subscribers 3 free months of unlimited talk, text and data with the first 2 GB at high speed when they purchase an unlocked device from Best Buy. Mint SIM calls
Read More



JD Power Ranks T-Mobile Tops In Customer Satisfaction Among Business Users

JD Power Survey Finds T-Mobile To Rank Tops In Wireless Satisfaction Among Business Users

Joe Paonessa - Oct 28, 2017
A few months ago, a survey conducted by Market Force revealed T-Mobile to be the nation’s favorite carrier.  Now a survey conducted by JD Power Associates has named T-Mobile to be the top dog in wireless satisfaction among business customers. The survey also revealed that unlimited data is a driving force behind
Read More