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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Tello Lowers Prices Again, Get Unlimited Talk, Text And 2GB Of LTE Data For $19/Month
For the third time in 5 months Tello is lowering its prices. One featured plan now costs just $19/month for unlimited talk, text and data with the first 2GB at 4G LTE data speeds. Previously the plan was priced at $25/month. Additionally, the MVNO that is powered by Sprint now
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Samsung Will Sell You An Unlocked Galaxy S8 For As Little As $12.50/Month Or A Galaxy S9 For $15.42/Month
Samsung offers a pretty generous device trade in program. The company also has financing options available that can be used to purchase a new unlocked device. Because of these two factors, individuals shopping for a new smartphone no longer have to be dependent on the major carriers to get affordable
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Straight Talk Wireless Thinks Unlimited Data Means 60 GB
Some folks never learn. More than three years after settling a $40 million lawsuit over the improper use of the phrase “unlimited data,” Straight Talk Wireless is at it again. Straight Talk Wireless says its $55 “ultimate unlimited plan” comes with unlimited talk, text and data. However, a couple of Reddit
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Lycamobile’s $19 International Calling Plan Now Has 500MB Of 4G LTE Data
Prepaid Mobile Phone Reviews recently uncovered a change at Lycamobile. The MVNO that uses T-Mobile’s network to provide service to its customers has increased the amount of data included with its $19 international plan. Previously the plan included 100MB of high speed data, now it includes 500 MB. The change was
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FreedomPop’s $49.99 Annual GSM Plan With 1000 Monthly Minutes, Texts, And MB Of Data Is Back
In August of 2017, FreedomPop launched a promotional annual plan that included monthly allotments of 1,000 minutes, 1,000 text messages and 1GB of data priced annually at $49.99. The plan was available on the Sprint network and a GSM network believed to be AT&T as the coverage map seemed to indicate.
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Prepaid Wireless Refill Cards From Select Providers Are 10% Off At Target
Target is in the midst of running another one of its prepaid refill card sales. This time cards from select select providers including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, TracFone, and Total Wireless are on sale for 10% off. Let’s take a closer look at what exactly is available. AT&T Prepaid Target is
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MetroPCS Offering The iPhone SE For Free To New Customers
MetroPCS is offering the iPhone SE for free to new customers who switch from another carrier and subscribe to an unlimited LTE data plan. Switchers can alternatively elect to receive a $150 credit to be used towards the purchase of any iPhone, including the iPhone X. iPhone SE And Switcher Credit
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FreedomPop Introduces Sprint Based Hotspot Plan With 10GB Of Data For $39.99/Month
FreedomPop has launched a new mobile hotspot plan using the Sprint network. Customers can now get 10GB of 4G LTE data for just $39.99/month. It’s basically the same plan that they announced back in January, except that offer was for service using the AT&T network. Freedompop says this plan will be available for
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Cricket Wireless Customers Can Get 20% Off Their Refill Cards With Purchase Of A SIM Or Phone At Best Buy
Best Buy is currently running a sale on Cricket Wireless refill cards. Those that purchase a refill card in conjunction with either a SIM card or a phone will get 20% off their refill card purchase. Customers who purchase a phone, SIM card and refill card will receive an additional
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AT&T Updates Wireless Plans, Flagship Unlimited Plan Will Cost Less And Offer More Hotspot Data
On March 1st, 2018, AT&T will be updating it’s unlimited data plans. It’s base plan currently called “Unlimited Choice” will get a bump up in price going from $60/month to $65/month. The company’s flagship plan which is currently called “Unlimited Plus” will drop in price from $90/month to $80/month. It
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ROK Mobile Alters Plans Again, Brings Back Verizon Based Unlimited Data Plan For $75/Month
A couple of weeks ago ROK Mobile altered its phone plan lineup by eliminating an unlimited data plan that it offered on the Verizon network. The plan was priced at $50 a month. Today that plan is back, but now it costs $75/month. That’s quite a large price jump. ROK
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Consumer Cellular Giving Away One Free Month With Unlimited Talk, Text And 10 GB Of LTE Data
For a limited time, Consumer Cellular is giving away one month of free service to new customers. Subscribers can choose from any plan they’d like. The best plan to take advantage of this offer is one that includes unlimited talk and text with 10GB of 4G LTE data. It’s normally
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Cricket Wireless Is The First Prepaid Provider To Announce Samsung Galaxy S9 Availability
Samsung’s latest and greatest flagship devices, the Galaxy S9 and S9+, were officially announced today. Cricket Wireless sent out a short press release immediately after that announcement to notify the public that it will be carrying the Samsung Galaxy S9. Cricket Wireless stated that the device will be available at
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Red Pocket Mobile’s AT&T Offer Includes Unlimited Everything With 5GB Of LTE Data For $30/Month
Red Pocket Mobile has just launched a new promotion exclusive to its GSMA network. The GSMA network refers to plans that utilize AT&T’s network for service. For a limited time Red Pocket Mobile will be offering an unlimited everything plan with the first 5GB of data at 4G LTE speeds
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Prepaid Unlimited Data Plans From AT&T, Sprint, Verizon And T-Mobile Compared
A few days ago AT&T added a new prepaid unlimited data plan to its lineup and priced it at $85/month. It is the most expensive carrier prepaid unlimited data plan on the market. However, with auto pay billing enabled, the price of the plan drops down to $75/month. At $75/month
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