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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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T-Mobile Announces New Unlimited Plan For Customers Aged 55 And Up

T-Mobile Offering 2 Unlimited LTE Data Lines For $55/Month To Those 55+ Years Old

Joe Paonessa - Sep 5, 2019
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 Is Unveiled

Altice Mobile Launches By Offering 50GB Of LTE Data For $20/Month

Joe Paonessa - Sep 5, 2019
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

Introducing Reach Mobile, An MVNO That Helps Those In Need Get Connected

Joe Paonessa - Aug 29, 2019
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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Tello Mobile Launches Promo Plan With 25GB Of LTE Data

New Tello Promo Offers 25GB LTE Data For $39/Month

Joe Paonessa - Aug 27, 2019
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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i3 Mobile Launches In The USA As An AT&T MVNO

Introducing i3 Mobile, Get An Unlimited LTE Data Plan For $48/Month Taxes And Fees Included

Joe Paonessa - Aug 26, 2019
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 Unlimited Plans Have Been Updated

US Mobile Raises Prices Of Unlimited Plans, Unlimited Talk And Data Subscribers Impacted The Most

Joe Paonessa - Aug 26, 2019
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 Offering Free Month Of Service

Consumer Cellular Again Offers Free Month Of Service, Featured Plan Includes 20GB Of LTE Data

Joe Paonessa - Aug 22, 2019
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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Bring Your Own Phone To Xfinity Mobile Get A Fifty Dollar Visa Prepaid Card

Xfinity Mobile Offering Bring Your Own Device Customers A $50 Prepaid Visa Card

Joe Paonessa - Aug 22, 2019
Xfinity Mobile is now offering bring your own device customers a $50 Visa prepaid card.  The offer is a downgrade from recently expired promo from Xfinity Mobile that gave bring your own device customers a $100 Visa prepaid card. Like most promotional offers, this one comes with fine print and
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Ultra Mobile Has New Multi-Month Plans

Ultra Mobile Has New And Updated Multi-Month Plans, Get Unlimited Data For $40

Joe Paonessa - Aug 21, 2019
Ultra Mobile has updated the pricing of its multi-month plans and added more multi-month options.  The changes are not yet live on the MVNO’s website, but Ultra Mobile has confirmed to BestMVNO they are available now exclusively through dealer channels.  They should also become available directly through Ultra Mobile once
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US Mobile Is Growing Rapidly, Looks To Connectivity OS To Power Future Growth

US Mobile Announces 3 Year Revenue Growth Of 3,388%, 2018 Revenue Of $7.3 Million

Joe Paonessa - Aug 21, 2019
US Mobile launched as an MVNO nearly 5 years ago, and since that time the company has been growing at a rapid pace.  US Mobile is growing so fast that it just made INC’s 2019 list of the 5000 fastest-growing privately held companies in America.  Over the past 3 years,
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Cricket Wireless Is Again Offering Double Data For A Year

Cricket Wireless Again Offers Double Data On $40 Plan Through Select Retail Locations

Joe Paonessa - Aug 18, 2019
Earlier in the year, Cricket Wireless ran a double data offer.  Customers who purchased Cricket Wireless’s $40 ($35 with auto-pay) phone plan at Walmart and enabled auto-pay billing were given 10GB of LTE data a month instead of 5GB.  Customers who took up the offer were promised double data each
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FreeUP Mobile Has Updated Wireless Plans

FreeUP Mobile Has Updated Wireless Plans, Get 6GB Of LTE Data For $30/Month

Joe Paonessa - Aug 12, 2019
Thanks to a tip from Osiris Rodriguez, BestMVNO has learned that FreeUP Mobile has updated its wireless plans.  The AT&T powered provider has eliminated several plans and has improved or altered several others.  The BestMVNO featured plan includes unlimited talk and text with 6GB of LTE data for $30/month. FreeUP
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Hello Mobile Offers 15GB Of LTE Data For $25/Month

BestMVNO Is Now Covering Hello Mobile, Get 15GB Of LTE Data For $25/Month

Joe Paonessa - Aug 9, 2019
Hello Mobile officially launched in April of 2019 as a rebranding of Q-Link Mobile which launched in 2018.  The company also powers Q Link Wireless, the 3rd largest Lifeline provider in the USA. Hello Mobile was founded by its CEO, Issa Asad, and is headquartered in Dania Beach, Florida.  Asad brings
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Tello Back To School 2019 Sale

Tello Mobile’s Back-To-School 2019 Promos Include Phone And Plan Bundles

Joe Paonessa - Aug 9, 2019
Tello has launched a Back-To-School sale.  Customers can choose to purchase one of several phone models and get a free month of service.  The free month of service includes unlimited talk, text, and data with the first 1GB each month at 4G LTE data speeds.  Unlimited calling to Mexico, China,
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Cricket Wireless Set To Update Unlimited Data Plans

Cricket Wireless To Update Unlimited Plan With Mobile Hotspot And Lower Family Plan Pricing

Joe Paonessa - Aug 8, 2019
Several days ago, a leak occurred on Reddit indicating that Cricket Wireless would rename its unlimited data plans and add new features and better pricing to its most expensive unlimited plan.  The post indicated that the changes would occur on August 11th.  The original post was quickly removed from Reddit. 
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