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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Republic Wireless Set To Bring Back Data Only SIM
Last December, Republic Wireless launched a data only plan. The plan was priced at $29.99 for 30 days of use or $74.99 for 90 days of service. It gave customers unlimited data with the first 20GB each month at 4G LTE data speeds before throttling to 2G data speeds. The
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Lycamobile Reduces Amount Of Data Included With Several Plans, Still Offering Promos
Lycamobile has just updated its phone plans. Several Lycamobile plans got feature downgrades. Wave7 Research noted the changes in a newsletter the firm recently sent out to its subscribers. Lycamobile Plan Changes Highlighted On September 16 Lycamobile made the following plan changes: The $50 “unlimited” data plan now comes with
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Boost Mobile Offering Pre-Owned iPhone 7 For $19.99
Boost Mobile has launched a new iPhone deal. Shoppers can now get a Pre-Owned iPhone 7 for $19.99. Boost Mobile says the device carries a suggested retail price of $299.99. iPhone 7 Pre-Owned For $19.99 Offer Fine Print This offer is available in-store only through dealers in select markets, it
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Cricket Wireless Now Offering Switchers Several Phones For Free Including LG Stylo 5
Cricket Wireless today announced the availability of several new free phone offers. The unveiling was covered by Lady Red’s Tech Reviews in a live video stream this morning. Phones being given away for free include the Moto e5 Cruise, Moto G7 Supra, LG Fortune 2, LG Harmony 2, LG Stylo
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Xfinity Mobile Offering $250 Cash Back On iPhone 11 Purchases
Xfinity Mobile has frequently offered cashback in the form of a prepaid card with the purchase of an iPhone. The latest iteration of the deal now includes $250 cashback with the purchase of a new iPhone 11 series device among other available iPhones sold by the Verizon powered MVNO. Xfinity
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US Mobile Offers $250 Back When You Bring An iPhone 11 Series Phone To The Network
US Mobile is one of the first MVNOs to offer a deal revolving around the launch of Apple’s new iPhone 11 series of devices. Customers who bring their own qualifying device to the network will receive up to $250 back in the form of monthly account credits. US Mobile iPhone
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Google Fi Plans Get An Unlimited Update, Get 22GB Of LTE Data For $70/Month
Google Fi has updated its wireless plans. The Google-powered MVNO is now offering an “Unlimited” plan to go along with its standard “Flexible” plan option. Google is using the term unlimited rather loosely by many standards, as data is not unlimited at 4G LTE data speeds. Instead, subscribers to the
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Consumer Cellular Exits Best Buy While Growing At A 50k Subcriber Per Month Pace
Consumer Cellular has exited from Best Buy. The move comes just one year after Consumer Cellular first appeared in Best Buy stores. Industry analyst Wave7 Research observed the withdrawal over the last month and noted the change in a report the firm recently sent to its subscribers. In February of
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T-Mobile Offering 2 Unlimited LTE Data Lines For $55/Month To Those 55+ Years Old
T-Mobile is launching a new plan for those aged 55 years and up. The new plan is called Essentials Unlimited 55 and it will offer subscribers unlimited talk, text, and LTE data for $40/month with auto-pay billing enabled. If you need two lines the price is just $55/month with auto-pay
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Altice Mobile Launches By Offering 50GB Of LTE Data For $20/Month
A new MVNO provider launched today, Altice Mobile. It is operated by Altice USA, the nation’s 4th largest cable provider. Altice USA joins two other cable providers that are already established in the MVNO marketplace, Comcast with its Xfinity Mobile brand and Charter Communications with Spectrum Mobile. Both established brands
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Introducing Reach Mobile, An MVNO That Helps Those In Need Get Connected
Reach Mobile is an MVNO that launched in the latter half of 2018. The company does not publicly disclose on its website what network or networks that it operates on. However, when referencing its network partner online, the tagline “the nation’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network” is often
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New Tello Promo Offers 25GB LTE Data For $39/Month
Tello Mobile has just launched a promotion. New subscribers can now pick up an unlimited talk, text, and data plan with the first 25GB of data each month at 4G LTE data speeds for $39/month. The plan normally comes with 12GB of data. Offer Fine Print This offer is for
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Introducing i3 Mobile, Get An Unlimited LTE Data Plan For $48/Month Taxes And Fees Included
i3 Mobile is one of the newest MVNOs to enter the American MVNO marketplace. I added the qualifier there because i3 Mobile also operates in the U.K. Service in the USA was quietly launched last month utilizing the AT&T network. The company behind the MVNO, i3 Group, is headquartered in
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US Mobile Raises Prices Of Unlimited Plans, Unlimited Talk And Data Subscribers Impacted The Most
A week ago US Mobile announced it was growing at a rapid pace. Over the past 3 years, the company grew revenue by over 3,300%. But are things about to slow down for this MVNO? Perhaps. Post announcement of the massive revenue growth, US Mobile updated the pricing of its
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Consumer Cellular Again Offers Free Month Of Service, Featured Plan Includes 20GB Of LTE Data
Consumer Cellular is again offering a free month of service to new subscribers. Customers can take advantage of the offer by signing up for any Consumer Cellular phone plan. The best-valued plan to get with this offer includes unlimited talk and text with 20GB of data at 4G LTE data
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