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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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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Cricket Wireless Updates Phone Promos Provides All Details About $15 2GB Plan
Cricket Wireless updated its phone promos today and provided more details about the $15 2GB unlimited plan they announced yesterday. Besides unlimited talk, text and data with the first 2GB of data at high-speed each month, it was revealed that the plan will come with data speed limits. Like a
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AT&T Is The First To Respond To T-Mobile With A 2GB $15/Month Plan
Yesterday, T-Mobile officially launched a prepaid plan with unlimited talk and text and 2GB of hard capped data for $15/month. A similar plan is being temporarily offered on Metro-By-T-Mobile as well. Today, AT&T has responded with offers of its own. Starting on March 27th, AT&T Prepaid will offer an unlimited
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Get A $50 Amazon Or eBay eGift Card With Purchase Of Tracfone Phone And Plan
Last month Tracfone and several of its associated brands began offering $25 Amazon and eBay eGift cards with the purchase of SIM kits and activation on qualifying plans. Customers that purchased their SIM kit and plan from Amazon got the Amazon gift card and those who purchased from eBay got
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GreatCall Gains Larger Presence Within Best Buy To Mark Launch Of Lively Wearable2
Over two years ago Best Buy surprised many with its $800 million purchase of GreatCall Inc and its 900,000+ subscriber base. Best Buy purchased the brand as a way to expand its revenue streams through entry into the connected health sector. GreatCall sells wearables, phones and plans and services geared
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Most Prepaid Carrier Brand Stores Remain Open Amid Coronavirus Fears
According to a recent survey by Wave7 Research, most carrier prepaid and dealer stores have remained open as nationwide worry over the spread of the COVID-19 virus continues. Although a majority remain open, many do have reduced hours and different markets and brands are handling the situation with varied responses.
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Boom Mobile Selling Annual Plan On eBay With 5GB Data For $16.58/Month
Boom Mobile has launched its annual plan on eBay (Update 3/24/2020 – the eBay seller BlueBeatsDigital removed all listings and instead is selling them exclusively on Amazon for the same prices mentioned in this article.) The plan comes with unlimited talk, text, and data with the first 5GB of data
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Twigby’s New Smartphone Value Plans Start At $20/Month
Twigby has updated its wireless plans. The Sprint MVNO with roaming on Verizon has some new “Value Plans” that will live alongside their build your own plan options. The new plans start at $20/month but a perpetually running promotion from Twigby gives new customers 25% off for their first 6-months
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Verizon Prepaid Dealers Have Unlimited LTE Data Plan For $50/Month
Starting 3/18/2020, new Verizon Prepaid customers will be able to pick up an unlimited plan for $55/month or $50 when a $5/month autopay discount is applied. This is a dealer exclusive offer and it is not available on the Verizon Wireless website or in a Verizon Wireless retail store. The
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