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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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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Cricket Launches More Multi-Month Plans, With Big Limitations, Current Customers Need Not Apply
Cricket Wireless has launched new multi-month plan discounts based on Cricket’s unlimited high-speed data plan that is normally priced at $55/month. Subscribers who prepay for a year of service on the plan can get it for just $30/month. But there’s a big catch. Cricket’s new multi-month discount options are only
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Total by Verizon Says It’s Going “All In” By Giving Away 15K NYC Prepaid MetroCards
Earlier this month, BestMVNO reported that Total by Verizon launched several new offers online including 4 unlimited lines for $100 and free phone deals. It was also noted that Total by Verizon had a new tagline on its website, “All In.” The same tagline is featured in a TV ad
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Verizon Appears Ready To Shutdown NET10 Wireless
NET10 Wireless appears to be headed to the recycling bin. A visit to the NET10 Wireless website today surprisingly led me to be pitched Simple Mobile service. A new tab on the website says “New Changes Coming,” while a banner reads “No contracts, no credit checks, no hidden fees. Make
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Nebula Wireless Closes Down, Porting Out Is Urgent
BestMVNO has learned from a reader tip that Nebula Wireless, which initiated an Indiegogo campaign in November 2022 to prepare for its commercial debut, has now shut down. Nebula was formally launched to the general public in January 2023. Its lifespan on the market, even for an MVNO, was very
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Boom! Mobile Founder Launches boom! Tech, Aiming To Become Mobile Industry Leader
Jeff Holley, founder of the MVNO boom! Mobile and the eBIKE company, boom! Moto, issued a press release today announcing the launch of boom! Tech. According to the release, boom! Tech has made advancements in design, patents, and product build-outs within the Internet of Things realm as it seeks to
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Ultra Mobile’s Summer Deals Include Buy Three Months Get One Free, Get A 2GB Plan For $10/Month
Ultra Mobile has introduced four online-exclusive promotions available for new customers. There’s a buy three months get one free offer, a monthly unlimited plan for $35, a 2GB plan for $10/month, and an offer for 15% off any plan purchase. There’s also an in-store only dealer offer available of buy
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Jim Gaffigan In New TV Ad Wants You To Buy A Straight Talk Multi-Line Plan
Last Friday, Verizon Wireless announced that it had hired a new celebrity spokesperson for its prepaid brand Straight Talk Wireless. That spokesperson is actor and comedian Jim Gaffigan. In the years prior, actor Ed O’Neil fulfilled that role in a less pronounced way as served as the voiceover in Straight
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