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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The New iPhone SE Will Launch At Several Carrier Prepaid Brands And MVNOS
If you somehow missed it, Apple launched the iPhone SE generation 2 this week. The body of the device is a throwback to yesteryear with large bezels, but it does have some high-end internals. The iPhone SE comes with a True Tone display, an A13 Bionic processor, high-speed charging capabilities,
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Boost Mobile Is Launching Expanded Data Network With VoLTE Services
Boost Mobile’s first move after the Sprint-T-Mobile merger was to offer a $15 phone plan that matched exactly what was being offered over at Metro By-T-Mobile. Now T-Mobile is getting ready to make a second and major change with the brand. According to a recent report filed by Wave7 Research,
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H2O Wireless Launches Online Sales Program To Help Dealers Cope With The COVID-19 Crisis
H2O Wireless has launched a new online sales program that is designed to help dealers to be able to continue their business online during the COVID-19 crisis. Normally dealers only sell H2O Wireless plans in-store with the exception of a handful that sell through online retailers such as eBay and
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TextNow’s COVID-19 Response Gives Customers Free Phone And Free Plan
TextNow is a wireless provider that operates on the Sprint network and also over WiFi. In late January the company unveiled a free wireless plan that it said was years in the making. The plan makes use of VoIP and the aforementioned networks to offer subscribers unlimited talk and text.
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Tracfone’s Annual Plan With 3GB Of Data Is Now $29.99
Last year Tracfone debuted an eBay exclusive annual plan with 1200 minutes, 1200 text messages and 3GB of data for $49.99/year. The plan has been discounted numerous times since then. Now, the plan’s price seems to have been lowered once again to $29.99/year and it may be permanent. That is
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All Red Pocket Mobile Plans Are Now $5 For First Month Including Unlimited Data Plan
A week after Red Pocket Mobile launched some promo plans to help consumers get through the country’s current health crisis, the company has launched another promo. All new customers can signup for any monthly Red Pocket Mobile plan for just $5 for their first month of service. This offer includes
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AT&T Prepaid’s Best Unlimited Plan Is $25 Off, Plus Refer A Friend Get $25 Account Credit
AT&T has some new prepaid wireless offers out. Customers who refer a friend to A&T Prepaid will receive a $25 account credit while their friend will receive a $75 account credit. AT&T Prepaid’s $75 top unlimited data plan is also discounted by its largest amount ever when auto-pay billing is
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Tracfone Is Staring At A $6 Million Fine From The FCC For Lifeline Violations
The FCC recently filed a 19-page complaint against Tracfone Wireless, INC. The complaint states that Tracfone sought Lifeline reimbursement from the government for ineligible subscribers and fabricated subscriber data. The FCC has proposed to fine Tracfone $6 million for the violations. According to the complaint, the case against Tracfone is
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Black Wireless Cancels “Best Deal In Wireless”, May Have Been Caught Reselling T-Mobile Business Plans
In the middle of February, Mango Mobile released an annual wireless plan on the T-Mobile network that cost just $25/month for unlimited everything with 50GB of high-speed data and 20GB of mobile hotspot. Shortly thereafter, Black Wireless began offering the same plan but for $16.67/month with the requirement that 6
Read MoreMetro By-T-Mobile Ends Relationships With All Non-Exclusive Stores, Online Sales Have Returned
In February, T-Mobile laid off a number of employees within its Metro By-T-Mobile prepaid business. The move shook up the industry as T-Mobile had long promised that the T-Mobile-Sprint merger would lead to more jobs and more competition in the wireless space. Shortly after the layoffs, the Communications Workers of
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Red Pocket Mobile’s COVID-19 Offers Include $19 Plan With 8GB Of Data
Red Pocket Mobile has launched limited-time offers to help those impacted by COVID-19 stay connected. The company is adjusting the amount of data included with several phone plans. Their data-only plans have also been altered. Phone Plan Specials Red Pocket Mobile operates on all 4 major networks in the USA.
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Boost Mobile’s $15 2GB Phone Plan Is A Clone Of Metro’s, Includes Hard Data Cap
Sprint/T-Mobile put out a press release today touting a new limited-time plan offer from Boost Mobile. Boost Mobile is now offering a phone plan with unlimited talk and text and 2GB of data. Unfortunately, that data is hard-capped just like it is with Metro By T-Mobile’s $15/month limited-time plan offer.
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Red Pocket Mobile Introduces $25 Refer A Friend Customer Referral Program
Red Pocket Mobile has launched a new refer a friend customer referral program. The refer a friend customer program will give current subscribers who refer a friend to the provider up to a $25 account credit. Those who signup through a friend will also receive an account credit. Current subscribers
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Total Wireless Stores Offering BOGO Free On iPhone 7
Total Wireless stores have launched new BOGO free offers on several devices. The lead offer features the iPhone 7. Customers who purchase one iPhone 7 for $199.99 (regularly $249.99) will get a second one for free when they activate 2 or more lines. The offer is good at Total Wireless
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Tello Mobile’s COVID-19 Response Gives All Subscribers Double Data And Talk
Tello Mobile launched a new offer today to help those out impacted by COVID-19. Through May 29, 2020, all new and current Tello Mobile subscribers will get double data and talk with their plans at no additional cost. The increased talk and data allotments are available immediately. Tello Mobile allows
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