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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Consumer Cellular Offering 1 Month Of Free Service To Switchers
Consumer Cellular is once again offering a free month of service to new subscribers. It is the same offer the company had available earlier this year. Subscribers can once again get unlimited talk and text with 10GB of 4G LTE data free for one month. The plan’s regular rate is
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GreatCall Acquired By Best Buy In $800 Million Deal
Best Buy announced that it has acquired GreatCall Inc for $800 million. The move was made to help expand Best Buy’s reach into the growing health space. The deal comes hot on the heals of Consumer Cellular’s recent launch into Best Buy stores. Consumer Cellular is a brand that has
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US Cellular Unlimited Data Plans Will Soon Cost Subscribers More Money
Some US Cellular unlimited plan subscribers will soon have a higher monthly phone bill. On August 23 the company will be raising the prices of their unlimited plans. The unlimited plans that will see a price hike are part of US Cellular’s Total Plans postpaid offerings. To partially offset the
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Alcatel 7 Launched At MetroPCS, Available Free To Switchers
MetroPCS officially launched the Alcatel 7 today. The listed retail price of the device is $179.99, however customers who port-in and subscribe to an unlimited data plan can get it for free. Customers who add a new line of service or qualify for an upgrade will get it for $129.99.
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Consumer Cellular Now Available At Best Buy, On Track For 3 Million Subscribers
Consumer Cellular has expanded its in store availability. According to a report from Wave7 Research, the MVNO launched at 200 Best Buy locations on 7/6/18. By 2019 it is expected to be carried at all Best Buy locations nationwide. As of February 2018, Consumer Cellular announced on its website that it
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Tello Announces Back To School Bundles, Featuring Moto E4 With 1GB LTE Data For $99
Tello announced today a couple of phone and plan bundles and new discounts on several phones. The deals are being marketed by Tello as a back to school sale. There are two bundles available for $99 each. Customers can choose to either purchase an iPhone 5C or a Motorola Moto
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Red Pocket Mobile’s Annual eBay Plan With 5GB Monthly LTE Data Is On Sale For Under $17/Month
EBay periodically offers coupon codes. Today, 8/8/18 only, there is a new coupon code available. Shoppers can save 15% on nearly all items listed on eBay priced $25 or higher when they use code PRONTO15 at checkout. That means you can now get Red Pocket Mobile’s eBay exclusive annual GSM
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UNREAL Mobile Announces Addition Of WiFi Hotspot Plans Starting At $8/Month
UNREAL Mobile announced the addition of mobile hotspot plans to its lineup. The new plans start at $8/month and require the purchase of a $20 mobile hotspot device. UNREAL Mobile’s New Hotspot Plans UNREAL Mobile’s hotspot plans start at $8/month for 2GB of 4G LTE data when you pay for
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Ting Offering $100 In Account Credits With Purchase Of Moto G6
Ting Mobile has announced a new promotion. The promotion is being marketed as a “back to school sale.” Customers that purchase a Moto G6 in the Ting store will receive $100 in Ting account credits. Offer Fine Print There’s not much by way of fine print here. Customers simply need
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Total Wireless Giving Away 5GB Of Free Data To New Lines, Plus 90 Day Pandora Subscription
Total Wireless is offering bonus data to new subscribers. The Verizon MVNO is giving away 5GB of free data to each new line ported in. The data will carryover from month to month and never expires. Additionally, Total Wireless is trying to woo new customers with a free 90 day
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Boost Mobile Now Offering iPhone 6 For $29.99, Free LG Stylo 3 And New Unlimited Data Plan
Boost Mobile recently launched some new in store only promotions. Perhaps the most interesting is an offer for the iPhone 6 for just $29.99 to those who make switch to the Sprint owned prepaid brand. This bests a promo that Boost Mobile ran earlier this year when it sold the
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Tello Mobile Offering ROK Mobile Customers 50% Off Their First Month
Several days ago ROK Mobile abruptly ended service on the Verizon network. Consequently subscribers were left scrambling for a new service provider. ROK Mobile publicly stated that it was their choice to end their MVNO agreement with Verizon. At least one dealer said otherwise. The dealer stated that it was
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Transfer To MetroPCS And Get An iPhone 6S For Just $49.99
T-Mobile has announced several promotions for its prepaid brand MetroPCS. New subscribers who port their number in can get an iPhone 6s for just $49.99. This is just one of several special offers available to new port-ins. iPhone 6S Offer Terms And Conditions The $49.99 iPhone 6s deal is part
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NET10 Giving Away 50% More Data For Life To New Subscribers
NET10 Wireless is currently running a promotion that offers new subscribers 50% more data on select plans. Subscribers who signup for those plans will get the extra data allotments for as long as they remain on them. NET10 doesn’t say this on their website, but a chat I had with
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ROK Mobile’s Verizon Based Service Abruptly Ends, Here Is What To Do
ROK Mobile has had a rocky year. The MVNO repeatedly changed its phone plan lineup around. It had Sprint based plans that got discontinued and brought back at a later date. The same thing happened with the company’s Verizon based plans. This in itself was pretty troubling. Then, back in
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