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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Verizon MVNO Total Wireless Now Has 4G LTE Data, Ups Data On Its Plans Featuring 5GB For $35
Updated: 9/09/2017 If you’re thinking of switching to Total Wireless, I tried their service for a full month and you can read a review of my experience with Total Wireless here. UPDATED: 5/13/2016 Total Wireless is now selling 4G LTE phones and offering 4G LTE data. The rumors of 4G
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Defense Mobile Stops Accepting New Customers
Defense Mobile first came to the market in 2013 as a Sprint MVNO and it has since been operating as an AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon MVNO targeting active and retired military personnel and their families. The MVNO offered 10% of its net profits to non-profits supporting veteran families in need
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Ting Giving Away Two Free Galaxy S7’s
Sprint and T-Mobile MVNO Ting is giving away two free Samsung Galaxy S7’s as part of a promotion. There are two ways interested parties can qualify to win this contest. Facebook Entry One way is to head on over to Ting’s Facebook page, and watch their Galaxy S7 unboxing video.
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Republic Wireless Announces 7 New Phones Coming To Its Lineup As Well As A GSM Partner
Republic Wireless sent out a press release today that it has partnered with a new nationwide GSM carrier on the “fastest nationwide 4G LTE network.” The new carrier partner appears to be T-Mobile as that is their slogan, and according to CNET, there is crowd sourced data out there to
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Get 4 Lines With 6GB Data Each Line For $120 Via New T-Mobile Promotion
T-Mobile has unveiled a new limited time promotion for families. With the promotion families will be able to get 4 lines of unlimited talk, text and data with 6GB at LTE speeds for $30 per line. That is a savings of $20 per line off of the plans regular price.
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RingPlus’s Latest Promotion Allows You To Custom Build Your Own Free Or Low Cost Plan
RingPlus will run a new promotion that will begin on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 9:30 AM PST and last until Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 10 PM PST. This new promotion is a bit different than what they’ve previously offered in that subscribers will have some ability to custom
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Verizon MVNO Page Plus Cellular Adds More Data to $39.95 Plan
Long time Verizon MVNO Page Plus Cellular added more data to its $39.95 plan today. Previously the plan contained 1.5 GB of 4G LTE data with unlimited talk and text. With the plan update, Page Plus doubled the amount of high speed data included so that the plan now contains
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T-Mobile Enables Band 12 In More Locations For Improved Network Coverage
TmoNews has reported that T-Mobile has turned on more band 12 LTE locations. The significance of band 12 is that its frequency which is 700 MHz, is able to travel longer distances and penetrate buildings better. This allows T-Mobile to have more coverage in more places, and helps to alleviate the
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Harbor Mobile Forced To End Service As AT&T Reseller, Customers Have Until May 8th To Port Out
A Bestmvno.com visitor sent in a tip that Harbor Mobile has informed him via text message that they will no longer be offering service on the AT&T network as an AT&T reseller. The claim was also backed up by a post on the Harbor Mobile website. Unfortunately, subscribers will have
Read MoreCricket Wireless Giving Away All Expenses Paid Trip To The 2016 BET Awards
Cricket Wireless is once again a sponsor of the 2016 BET Awards After Party Live Post Show. As a sponsor, the ATT MVNO is offering you a chance to win an all expense paid trip for two to the awards show and more. One grand prize winner will be awarded with
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Cricket Wireless Announces LG Stylo 2 Availability
Cricket Wireless today announced the availability of the LG Stylo 2. The device will be available in stores and online for $169.99 on May 13th. The LG Stylo 2 is a phablet with a 5.7″ 720×1280 HD display. Similar to the Samsung Galaxy Note series, the phone also features a
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RingPlus Offers Limited Time Special Upgrade Free Plans
RingPlus is offering special free upgrade plans for members who would like to upgrade their current plans. The upgrade plans will be available from Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 5 PM PST until Friday May 6th at 5 PM PST. Some of the plans will only be available for Member+ subscribers,
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RingPlus Announces Sunny Free Plan Promotion
RingPlus has announced a promotion for those who aren’t heavy mobile phone users and just need a small top up. The promotion is currently live, open to all and will last until Friday May, 6th, 2016 at 1 PM PST. Sunny Free Plan The Sunny Free Plan is for new
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Karma Offering $50 Off Karma Go WiFi Hotspot Device
Karma is currently running a mother’s day promotion for its Karma Go wireless hotspot device. Those who purchase one by 5/3/16 will be able to get one for $99, $50 off the regular price of $149. With a Karma Go mobile hotspot, customers will be able to get their devices online,
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New RingPlus Promotion, “Cheerful Free Plan” Features 4000 Minutes, 4000 Texts and 4GB of LTE Data
RingPlus has announced a new free plan that will run today, April 28th, between the hours of 5PM-9PM PST. The plan will be available for new lines only. Member+ members will be able to subscribe to the plan through Saturday April 30th, 2016 at 10 PM PST. Cheerful Free Plan
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