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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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MetroPCS Get An Amazing iPhone On US Promotion

MetroPCS Offering The iPhone SE For Free To New Customers

Joe Paonessa - Mar 2, 2018
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 Announces Sprint Based Hotspot Plan With 10GB Of LTE Data

FreedomPop Introduces Sprint Based Hotspot Plan With 10GB Of Data For $39.99/Month

Joe Paonessa - Feb 28, 2018
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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Best Buy Offering 20% Off Cricket Wireless Refill Cards With Purchase Of SIM Kit Or Unlocked Phone

Cricket Wireless Customers Can Get 20% Off Their Refill Cards With Purchase Of A SIM Or Phone At Best Buy

Joe Paonessa - Feb 28, 2018
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

Joe Paonessa - Feb 27, 2018
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 Updates Phone Plans Once Again

ROK Mobile Alters Plans Again, Brings Back Verizon Based Unlimited Data Plan For $75/Month

Joe Paonessa - Feb 26, 2018
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 Month Of Free Service

Consumer Cellular Giving Away One Free Month With Unlimited Talk, Text And 10 GB Of LTE Data

Joe Paonessa - Feb 26, 2018
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 Announces Samsung Galaxy S9 Availability

Cricket Wireless Is The First Prepaid Provider To Announce Samsung Galaxy S9 Availability

Joe Paonessa - Feb 25, 2018
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 GSMA Exclusive Deal - 5GB Data For Thirty Dollars

Red Pocket Mobile’s AT&T Offer Includes Unlimited Everything With 5GB Of LTE Data For $30/Month

Joe Paonessa - Feb 23, 2018
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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Carrier Prepaid Unlimited Data Plans Compared

Prepaid Unlimited Data Plans From AT&T, Sprint, Verizon And T-Mobile Compared

Joe Paonessa - Feb 20, 2018
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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ATT Adds New 4G LTE Prepaid Unlimited Data Plan

AT&T Prepaid Introduces Unlimited LTE Data Plan For $85/Month, Includes A Whopping 6GB Of Hotspot

Joe Paonessa - Feb 17, 2018
AT&T has just launched a new prepaid cell phone plan.  The new plan is priced at $85/month, or $75 with auto pay billing, and it includes unlimited talk, text and data with mobile hotspot and HD video streaming. The plan also comes with free full service roaming while traveling in
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Verizon Updates Prepaid Plans For 2018

Verizon Wireless Adds New $30 Prepaid Plan And Lowers Price Of Prepaid Unlimited Data Plan

Joe Paonessa - Feb 16, 2018
Verizon Wireless announced today that it is updating its prepaid wireless plans effective February 20, 2018.  Major changes include the addition of a new plan, an option to add Travel Pass for use in Canada and Mexico, a price reduction and the addition of mobile hotspot to the unlimited data
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Cricket Wireless Samsung Galaxy S8 Half Off

Cricket Wireless Selling The Samsung Galaxy S8 For Just $349.99 To New Customers

Joe Paonessa - Feb 16, 2018
Cricket Wireless has just launched another promotion. Those who switch to the ATT owned MVNO can now get a brand new Samsung Galaxy S8 for 50% off, or $349.99.  Current customers get left out in the cold, as the same phone will cost them $699.99 to upgrade to plus an
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Triple The Discount Triple The Savings Get 30 Percent Off From Tello

Tello Offering 30% Off All Plans For 3 Months. Get An Unlimited Plan With 10GB Of Data For Just $27.30

Joe Paonessa - Feb 15, 2018
Tello has just announced a new promotion that they are referring to as “Triple the discount, triple the savings.”  Starting today, February 15th, new customers can get 30% off their first 3 months of service when they use coupon code 3XFUN at checkout. The promotional code is good for use
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Cricket Wireless Unlimited 2 Data Plan Switcher Promotion

Cricket Wireless Offering Unlimited Data 2 Plan For $40/Month To New Customers

Joe Paonessa - Feb 14, 2018
On February 16th, Cricket Wireless will begin offering its unlimited 2 data plan to new customers for $40/month.  The plan is regularly priced at $50/month with auto pay billing enabled or $55/month without it turned on. The Fine Print Cricket Wireless’s unlimited 2 data plan offers data at a maximum
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MetroPCS Offering Up To 150 Dollar Instant Rebate On All Phone Purchases

MetroPCS Says This Is “Our Best Free Phone Event Ever” – Make The Switch And Save Up To $150 On A New Phone

Joe Paonessa - Feb 13, 2018
T-Mobile and its prepaid brand MetroPCS have both launched promotions that will give their respective customers free phones. The MetroPCS offer features up to $150 off for switchers making several of its phones free.  T-Mobile is offering a BOGO on several devices. MetroPCS Free Phones With $150 Instant Rebate Offer
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