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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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MetroPCS Promotion 8 GB of data for $50

For A Limited Time MetroPCS Increases Data To 8 GB On Its $50 Plan

Joe Paonessa - Oct 20, 2016
T-Mobile prepaid brand MetroPCS has launched a limited time promotion, offering more data on one of its cell phone plans. MetroPCS’s $50 plan will now come with 8 GB of 4 G LTE data instead of the 5 GB that it normally comes with.  The plan also includes unlimited talk,
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Verizon Prepaid Plans Walmart Exclusive

Verizon Appears To Be Offering Some New Prepaid Plans Exclusively Through Walmart

Joe Paonessa - Oct 18, 2016
Reports are beginning to show up around the web that Verizon is offering new prepaid wireless plans sold exclusively through Walmart. There are two new plans being touted, and each plan includes unlimited talk, text and international text with varying amounts of 4G LTE data.  The cheaper of the two plans
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Verizon 4G SIM Activation Kit Sale

Get A Verizon SIM Activation Kit With One Month Of Service For $24.99, Includes 2 GB 4G LTE Data!

Joe Paonessa - Oct 17, 2016
Here’s a hot deal for you Verizon fans out there, or for those of you contemplating a switch to Big Red.  Verizon is currently offering a 4G SIM activation kit that includes unlimited talk, text and 2 GB of 4G LTE data for just $24.99.  Upon renewal you’ll be charged
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64 GB Unlocked Asus ZenFone Zoom

Get An Unlocked 64 GB Asus ZenFone Zoom On Sale For $249

Joe Paonessa - Oct 17, 2016
Online retail giant Amazon is currently discounting the photo-centric and unlocked 64 GB Asus ZenFone Zoom to a price of $249.00 and it is available through Amazon Prime.  The phone regularly retails for $399. The Asus ZenFone Zoom features the following: Asus ZenFone Zoom Specifications: 13 MP rear camera with
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Project Fi Multi-line Account Management

Google Project Fi Now Offering Group Plan Discounts

Joe Paonessa - Oct 12, 2016
Google Introduces Group Plans For Project Fi Google has made a change to its Project Fi no contract phone plans.  The US Cellular, Sprint and T-Mobile MVNO is now offering group save discounts. With the new group save feature, up to 6 lines can be managed through one account. Google
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Verizon Wireless Hurricane Matthew Relief

Verizon Offers Unlimited Everything For Customers Impacted By Hurricane Matthew

Joe Paonessa - Oct 8, 2016
Through October 11th, Verizon Wireless is offering unlimited talk, text, and data to subscribers in Florida, Georgia, and North and South Carolina that have been impacted by Hurricane Matthew.  Customers may still receive automated alert notifications that they are nearing their data plan limits during this time period, although they need not
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H2O Updates Wireless Plans With More Data. 1 GB For $30

H2O Adds More Data To Plans

Joe Paonessa - Oct 4, 2016
H2O Wireless, a wireless provider that uses AT&T’s network, is about to update its cell phone plans to become more competitive in the marketplace.  The new plans are set to go live tomorrow, October 5th, 2016 and are as follows; H2O Wireless Updated Phone Plans All H2O plans include unlimited
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RingPlus Gladstone Free Plan

RingPlus Flash Sale: Gladstone Free Plan

Joe Paonessa - Sep 25, 2016
RingPlus is currently running two flash promotions, one of which is an old promotion that has opened back up. Gladstone Free Plan The Gladstone Free Plan features: 6000 minutes 6000 texts 6000 MMS picture messages 5400 MB data at 4G LTE data speeds and 1400 MB at 128 kbps For
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TPO Mobile iPhone 7 Promotional Giveaway

TPO Mobile Giveaway: Win An iPhone 7 Plus

Joe Paonessa - Sep 22, 2016
TPO Mobile has announced an iPhone 7 giveaway and there is no purchase necessary in order to have an opportunity to win.  The giveaway is currently running and will end on Monday, October 31st, 2016 at 5:00 PM EST. Contest Rules TPO Mobile wants to rename its recently announced “People’s
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EasyGO Sent Out SMS To Subscribers With Notification Of A Change To Data Add On Cards

EasyGO Reduces Amount Of Data Included With $10 Data Add On Card

Joe Paonessa - Sep 21, 2016
AT&T MVNO EasyGO has reduced the amount of data that comes with its $10 data add on card.  The company sent out a text message to subscribers informing them of the change, and BestMVNO.com was notified of the text message by a site reader.  Previously the card included 1 GB
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RingPlus Family Dinner Plan Promotions

RingPlus’s Family Dinner Plans Promotion

Joe Paonessa - Sep 21, 2016
RingPlus’s latest promotions, dubbed the Family Dinner Plans are set to launch today, September 21st, at 5 PM PST and will last until Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at 10 AM PST.  The plans will be open as an upgrade option free of charge to current RingPlus subscribers on Friday, September
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America Movil

Walmart Family Mobile And GoSmart Bought Out By TracFone

Joe Paonessa - Sep 15, 2016
A couple of weeks ago Walmart Family Mobile and GoSmart updated their terms of service to include the word TracFone, which can only mean each company is now owned by Carlos Slim’s América Móvil brand, or what is better known as TracFone in the USA.  This will certainly be unwelcome news
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Ultra Mobile Logo

Ultra Mobile Adds New Plan, Raises Price Of Another

Joe Paonessa - Sep 13, 2016
T-Mobile MVNO Ultra Mobile has revamped its phone plans in ways that are not all pleasing. The prepaid provider has reduced international calling perks on several of its plans.  The $39 plan which includes unlimited talk, text and data with the first 2 GB at 4G LTE speeds, saw its international calling
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RingPlus Announces Mad BBQ Final Cut Family Plan: Features Unlimited Everything, 4 Lines $49.92

Joe Paonessa - Sep 12, 2016
RingPlus’s latest promotion is one geared to families and it will go live for new activations today, September 12th at 8 AM PST and last until 7 PM PST.  Current RingPlus subscribers will have the option to upgrade to this plan today from 7 PM PST until sold out.  Member+ subscribers
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FreedomPop

RingPlus Vs FreedomPop: Comparison Of Free Cell Phone Service Providers

Joe Paonessa - Sep 10, 2016
RingPlus And FreedomPop, Free Phone Plans Compared RingPlus and FreedomPop are two low cost MVNO’s that both offer free cell phone plans which may lead one to wonder, what is the difference between the two and are they really free? Are They Really Free? This is the million dollar question
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