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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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Tello's December 2018 Sale Will Get You A Phone Plan For Just $5

All Tello Mobile Phone Plans Are Now On Sale, Featuring 10GB Of Data For $5

Joe Paonessa - Dec 12, 2018
Tello Mobile launched a new promotion today to celebrate the Christmas holiday season.  The promotion is called “Tello’s 12 Day’s Of Christmas” and it offers new subscribers one month of service on any mobile plan for just $5. Offer Details Explained This offer is for new customers only.  If you
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Mint Mobile Will Stop Selling Single Month Plans

Mint Mobile To Stop Selling Single Month Plans

Joe Paonessa - Dec 12, 2018
Mint Mobile has made a name for itself in the MVNO industry by selling multi-month plans at a big discount or what it calls wireless plans with bulk pricing.  New customers must choose to pay up front for either 3, 6 or 12 months of service in advance in exchange
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BH Photo Has Unlocked Motorola Phones On Sale With 3 Months Half Off At Republic Wireless

Get Unlocked Moto X4 For $190, 50% Off Republic Wireless For 3 Months And $20 Gift Card From BH Photo

Joe Paonessa - Dec 11, 2018
BH Photo is currently running a nice deal on Motorola devices in conjunction with Republic Wireless.  Those that purchase select unlocked Motorola phones will receive up to $20 off their purchase via an instant coupon, a $20 gift card and half off their first three months of service with Republic
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At Least One Verizon Prepaid Dealer Selling Discounted iPhones

Select Verizon Prepaid Dealers May Have iPhone 6 For $99, SE $75

Joe Paonessa - Dec 11, 2018
It seems like devices of yesteryear, mainly the iPhone 6, 6S and SE are once again being promoted as hot deals this holiday season.  Metro is giving away the iPhone 6s and SE for free to new customers.  Boost Mobile has the iPhone 6 for $29.99, while AT&T Prepaid has
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Metro By T-Mobile Offering Free Phones To Switchers Including The iPhone 6s

Metro Offering The iPhone 6S Free To Switchers, 4 Unlimited Data Lines For $100

Joe Paonessa - Dec 6, 2018
Back in June, Metro By T-Mobile ran a “Get An Amazing iPhone On Us” deal.  That deal gave new customers a free iPhone SE.  A few days ago that offer got updated.  Now the iPhone 6s is also available for free.  Metro also recently launched a couple of other promotions. 
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Boost Mobile Updates LG G6 BOGO Promotion

Boost Mobile Updates Promos, LG G6 Now $29.99 BOGO Offer, iPhone 6 Drops To $29.99

Joe Paonessa - Dec 6, 2018
Several weeks ago Boost Mobile launched a promo on the LG G6 making it available to switchers for $49.99.  A short while later the deal changed to a BOGO offer with the same pricing.  Now the price on that offer has dropped to just $29.99.  Meanwhile, Boost Mobile has also dropped
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Selectel Wireless Offering Free SIM, Activation And Phone With Purchase Of $40 Unlimited Plan

Selectel Wireless Offering Free Smart Phone, Free Activation, Free SIM, Free Month Of Service

Joe Paonessa - Dec 3, 2018
Selectel Wireless and one of its independent dealers are both offering holiday promotions.  One offer is being promoted through the Selectel Wireless website, and the other exclusively through a dealer in Iowa.  The one through the website offers subscribers a free smartphone, a free SIM card and free activation with
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T-Mobile Launches T-Mobile Money Banking Service

Why Oh Why? T-Mobile Has Launched A Banking Service

Joe Paonessa - Nov 29, 2018
As noted by Fierce Wireless, T-Mobile has apparently entered the banking business.  I suppose this may be the most “Un-carrier” move by a wireless provider ever.  Yet, this isn’t even the first time T-Mobile attempted such a move.  Back in 2014 it offered a similar service called Mobile Money.  That
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TPO Mobile Officially Announces US Closure

TPO Mobile Announces Official USA Closure, Customers Will Be Migrated To Ting

Joe Paonessa - Nov 28, 2018
Word broke in May that TPO Mobile may be exiting the USA market.  A short while later TPO Mobile sent out a notice to its shareholders that it was working on a deal with Ting to migrate its customer base there.  Now both items have finally come to fruition. TPO
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Google Fi Now Supports Many More Phones

Google Fi Officially Announces Support For iPhones And Other Devices

Joe Paonessa - Nov 28, 2018
Google Fi has officially announced support for iPhones and other devices including those manufactured by HTC, LG, Samsung and more.  When I checked out iPhone compatibility it came back as being available but in beta testing.  Meanwhile, I also checked out the compatibility of my newly purchased Samsung Galaxy S8
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Target Offering Prepaid Refill Cards BOGO 20% Off For Cyber Monday 2018

Target Offering BOGO 20% Off On Prepaid Refill Cards

Joe Paonessa - Nov 26, 2018
Until the end of the day 11/26/18, Target is offering buy one get one 20% off on select prepaid refill cards.  Prepaid refill cards that are discounted come from the following brands: Cricket Wireless $25-$100 TracFone $10-$125 T-Mobile $40-$75 Total Wireless $25-$100 Simple Mobile $25-$60 AT&T Prepaid $10-$100 Net10 Wireless
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Mint Mobile Announces Black Friday 2018 Deal

Mint Mobile’s Black Friday Sale Features 3 Month Plan With 5GB Data For $20

Joe Paonessa - Nov 22, 2018
Mint Mobile has announced a Black Friday sale.  The company is offering 3 months of service with unlimited everything and the first 5GB of data at 4G LTE data speeds for just $20 or less than $7/month.  Mint Mobile normally charges new customers $60 for this plan.  That’s a 66% price
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FreeUP Mobile Now Offering A Free Wireless Plan

FreeUP Mobile Launches Free Wireless Plan, No VoIP App Required

Joe Paonessa - Nov 21, 2018
FreeUP Mobile is one of the newest wireless providers on the market.  The MVNO launched earlier this year, with service being provided on the AT&T network.  The company launched with aspirations of being able to provide free wireless service to its customers.  Subscribers who participated in the MVNO’s customer rewards program
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Get 15% Off Your eBay Order, Today, November 21, 2018 Only

Red Pocket Mobile Plans And More Are 15% Off Today Via eBay

Joe Paonessa - Nov 21, 2018
EBay has a coupon code that will be active today, 11/21/18, from now until 8PM EST.  The coupon code PICKFAST will give shoppers 15% off their order.  That means shoppers will be able to get 15% off any eBay exclusive Red Pocket Mobile plan.  One such plan includes unlimited everything with the
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Lycamobile USA Black Friday 2018 Sale

Lycamobile Announces Black Friday Sale, 50GB Plan Now $25, Most Other Plans Reduced To $19

Joe Paonessa - Nov 20, 2018
Lycamobile has announced a Black Friday sale for new customers.  Plans priced $39 and lower have all been reduced to $19 for a customers first month of service.  The $50 plan with 50GB of data at 4G LTE speeds has been reduced to $25 for the first month of service.
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