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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New MVNO ROK Mobile set to Launch July 4th
There’s a new MVNO about to launch, and it will likely will be running as both a T-mobile and Sprint MVNO. Coming July 4th, ROK Mobile promises to do it different by including streaming music as part of it’s core service. This is a bit unusual from an MVNO perspective
Read MoreMotorola Moto X Try Before You Buy
Surprise, surprise, another day and another Motorola Moto X story. Tomorrow Motorola is releasing a 64 GB version of the Moto X for $449. If you like to take lots pictures, videos, or store a lot of music on your phone, you should give this smartphone some serious consideration. To
Read MoreSprint MVNO EcoMobile Waives Buh Bye to Unlimited Data Plans
Sprint MVNO EcoMobile, has quietly gotten rid of its unlimited data plans while keeping pricing the same. New rates are now $40, $50 and $60 for 500 MB, 2.5 GB and 5 GB respectively. Previously the $40 plan was not permitted for smartphones but that has now changed with the
Read MoreMotorola Moto X on Sale Direct Through Motorola and Through Sprint MVNO Republic Wireless
It seems like every other week the Motorola Moto X goes on sale, which pretty much suggests no one should ever pay full price for one. Starting today, for 48h only you can get $100 off both the 32GB regular edition and the developer edition. If you’re interested in this
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More work ahead for BestMVNO and that can only benefit you! Another thing I’d like to add to the carrier MVNO pages is more of a comparison of the limitations of each MVNO, more of the fine print that each one has. I’ve been mentioning these limitations or the fine
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Straight Talk’s $1,000 Giveaway
Straight Talk Instagram Contest In case you missed it, Straight Talk, an MVNO on all 4 of the major wireless networks announced a contest where you could win $1,000. To enter, all you need to do is follow them on Instagram, Instagram a photo that shows where in the USA
Read MoreNet10 Samsung Galaxy S3 Giveaway
Net10 Wireless is giving away Samsung Galaxy s3’s with two months of service to 10 lucky contestants. The contest is going on daily through May 30th so you better act fast if you are interested. The rules are straightforward and simple. Simply respond to a “sponsors” question which will be
Read MoreSprint MVNO FreedomPop Has Released New Phones, a New Plan, and a New App
UPDATE: 9/9/2014 The iPhone 5 is now available for $399. 5/22/2014 Sprint MVNO FreedomPop had a whole lot to announce today including a new mobile phone plan, new phones and a new app. Starting with their phones, they now offer the Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4 and Victory 4G LTE
Read MoreATT MVNO AIO Wireless Relaunched as Cricket Wireless
Now that Leap Wireless has fully been swallowed up by AT&T, AT&T has decided to kill off its own barely a year old brand AIO, and replace it with the newly acquired Cricket Wireless via Leap. As you may or may not have known, Cricket formerly ran on Sprint’s network
Read MoreCarriers Slowly Eliminating Cell Phone Subsidies
Cell Phone Subsidies Being Phased Out? Thanks to T-mobile there is a new trend in the industry as carriers are beginning to move away from the age old sign up for a 2 year contract and get your phone subsidized model. The idea of no more contracts sounds great on
Read MoreT-mobile and Univision Forming New MVNO for Hispanic Americans
T-mobile and Univision have partnered up to target the nations 56 million Hispanic Americans with a new MVNO, Univision Mobile as it will be known. The cell phone plans will start at $30 a month and will include unlimited nationwide calling and texting, unlimited international texting to 200 countries, as
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Straight Talk ups Data Allotment
Straight Talk Wireless, a Tracfone brand and MVNO partner to the big 4 wireless carriers quietly upped it’s data allotment today to 3 GB (before throttling) while keeping the same price of $45. Straight Talk now claims to offer up to 10x more data than other $45 dollar plans. If
Read MoreSolavei 50% Off Sale
Solavei 50% Off Sale Lasts Through May 31st Solavei Sim Card Unlimited Talk Text and 4G Data – 1ST Month Included! Back by popular demand, T-mobile MVNO Solavei is offering 50% off your first two month’s of service if you sign up as a new customer by May 31st. Starting
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Consumer Cellular “Enhances” Plan Rates
Following the industry trend, AT&T MVNO Consumer Cellular has changed its rates once again. According to them this is a regular pattern of theirs. The good news is that you will be getting more for your money, and in some cases a lot more. Some of you may want to
Read MoreFreedomPop to Add More MVNO Partners?
Word on the street is that Sprint MVNO FreedomPop is looking to expand its service coverage by partnering with AT&T or T-mobile. I cannot vouch for T-mobile as an MVNO partner but my experience with AT&T was less than desirable due to the delayed push notifications caused by AT&T’s preference
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