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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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FreedomPop Free Talk, Text and Data

FreedomPop Begins Licensing Its Technology, A USA Carrier Partner Will Soon Be Announced

Joe Paonessa - Feb 8, 2017
FreedomPop is an MVNO that has historically operated on Sprints network, but recently it has added service via AT&T as well as through some global partners.  The companies claim to fame is that it offers completely free phone service with a plan that includes 200 minutes of talk, 500 text
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Boost Mobile 2 Lines 10 GB 65 Dollars Feb 2017

Get 2 Lines With 10 GB Of Data Each For $65 And Other Deals From Boost Mobile

Joe Paonessa - Feb 8, 2017
Through 4/10/2017 Sprint MVNO Boost Mobile is offering 2 lines of service with 10 GB of high speed data each line and unlimited talk and text for just $65 or $70 without a $5 auto pay discount applied.  Additionally, 3 lines can be had for $90, 4 for $115 and
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TPO Mobile RingPlus Promotion Feb 2017

Promotions From Other Carriers Exclusive To Ringplus Customers Needing To Port Out

Joe Paonessa - Feb 8, 2017
By now you’ve likely heard the news that Ringplus has been forced to close down.  You’ve also probably heard of some the deals that are being offered to those Ringplus customers that are in need of a new phone plan from another Sprint MVNO.  If you have’t already ported out
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Don’t Port Out That Ringplus Number Just Yet….Updated

Joe Paonessa - Feb 6, 2017
Ringplus has just sent out an email to its customers informing them that they are working closely with other yet to be named MVNOs.  Ringplus appears to be working with them to allow you to transfer your service to them seamlessly without even losing your Top Up balance!  If you
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Carlos Slim CEO of América Móvil

América Movil, IE The Name Behind Tracfone, Total Wireless And More Sees US Revenues Jump 20%

Joe Paonessa - Feb 5, 2017
América Movil brands collectively are the top selling prepaid brands in the USA with over 26 million subscribers.  They are often referred to as Tracfone owned brands. América Movil is owned by Carlos Slim, one of the wealthiest persons in the world, and his USA brands include the following: TracFone
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RingPlus Sues Sprint Closes Down

Sprint Lies, Ringplus Sues, Service Halted And Subscribers Forced To Look For A New Provider

Joe Paonessa - Feb 4, 2017
It looks like subscribers of the Sprint MVNO Ringplus will have to find a new MVNO provider.  Ringplus sent out a notice to its subscribers yesterday that it will be forced to cease operations on February 11th, 2017 as Sprint intends to cut off services at that point to the
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Lycamobile Promotion Feb 2017

Lycamobile Offering 20% Off Plans For A Limited Time Plus Bonus Data

Joe Paonessa - Feb 3, 2017
T-Mobile MVNO Lycamobile is a wireless provider that focuses on plans that offer unlimited international calling and texting to numerous countries around the world including India, China, Mexico, and Canada to name just a few.  The MVNO is also one of just a few to sell service in several countries
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Consumer Cellular Announces New Plan Rates For 2017

Consumer Cellular Adds More Data And Talk To Select Plans, And Limited Time Offer $50 Invoice Credit For New Lines

Joe Paonessa - Feb 3, 2017
Consumer Cellular has kicked off February with improved service in the form of better value for your dollar as well as a new promotion. “Nifty Fifty” Now through March 15th, 2017 the AT&T and T-Mobile MVNO is offering a $50 invoice credit to current subscribers that add and activate a
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge $200 Off With Republic Wireless

Limited Time Offer From Republic Wireless Get $200 Off Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Joe Paonessa - Feb 2, 2017
From now until February 28th Republic Wireless is offering $200 off of the 32 GB Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.  The phone is regularly sold for $799 but with the discount the price is reduced to $599 and it is available with financing starting at $36/month. More About The Samsung Galaxy
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MetroPCS Free Phone For Everyone Offer

Get Over 30 GB Of Free Bonus Data From MetroPCS And A Free Phone

Joe Paonessa - Jan 23, 2017
T-Mobile owned MetroPCS is offering bonus data to customers that sign up for its $50 plan.  Those that do will receive 8 GB of high speed data each month instead of the plans normal allotment of 5 GB.  This amounts to an additional 36 GB of free bonus data for
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Purchase A 64 GB ZTE Axon 7 Get A Free Garmin Forerunner 25 And $50 Gift Card

Joe Paonessa - Jan 17, 2017
B&H Photo Video has got a good deal going on with the 64 GB ZTE Axon 7.  Those who purchase the device will get a free $50 gift card from the company as well as a Garmin Forerunner 25 GPS running watch/activity tracker in one of several colors, black, blue
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ATT GoPhone Promotion Free Month Of Service

GoPhone Promotion: Port In To AT&T GoPhone And Get Your Second Month Free

Joe Paonessa - Jan 17, 2017
AT&T has launched a promotion with its prepaid brand GoPhone.  Those who port in their number to the prepaid provider will get their second month of service for free.  This promotion excludes those that wish to port in from Cricket Wireless as it is another AT&T owned prepaid brand. GoPhone
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Limited Time Offer Get Up To 75 Percent Off With TPO Mobile

Get Up To 75% Off Select Plans For One Month With TPO Mobile

Joe Paonessa - Jan 13, 2017
TPO Mobile is currently offering up to 75% off of select plans.  The company is also giving away free SIM cards for a limited time for use with its GSM based service, which is on T-Mobile’s network. TPO Mobile Plans That Are 75% Off New customers will get 75% off
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Republic Wireless Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Gear Fit 2 Bundle

Republic Wireless Announces Release Of Moto G4 Play And A Galaxy S7 Edge Gear Fit 2 Bundle

Joe Paonessa - Jan 12, 2017
Republic Wireless has announced the launch of the Moto G4 Play.  The device will become available for the Sprint and T-Mobile MVNO on January 18, 2017 priced at $149 or as low as $14/month with financing.  The Moto G4 Play is also currently available at Amazon for the same price and
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Tello data promotions January 2017

New Promotions From Tello: Get 2 GB Of Data For Just $18 And 3 GB For $25 With No Fees

Joe Paonessa - Jan 12, 2017
Sprint MVNO Tello, whose claim to fame is that it allows its customers to build their own cell phone plans with no fees whatsoever, has launched a couple of new promotions that will last through February 12, 2017. The new promotions apply to both current and new customers who elect
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