Virgin Mobile Launches Jax and X-TC Handsets from Kyocera
Virgin Mobile has posted two new Kyocera handsets in its lineup for future release. The X-TC features a 2.4 inch QVGA widescreen display, sliding QWERTY keyboard, EVDO data. Bluetooth with stereo audio support, microSDHC expansion slot, media player, 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder, and speakerphone. The JAX is a rebranded Kyocera Melo S1300 bar […]
Virgin Mobile Announces Ocean 2 As Part of Britney Spears Circus Tour
Virgin Mobile has confirmed in a press release that it plans to distribute the forthcoming Ocean 2 multimedia and messaging device to selected concert goers as a part of the “Virgin Mobile Presents the Circus Starring Britney Spears” North American tour beginning in March. Image courtesy of MobileCrunch Each venue in the concert will supply selected fans […]
Virgin Mobile Announces Susan G. Komen LG Flare As Best Buy Exclusive
In a press release, Virgin Mobile has announced the exclusive availability of the Susan G. Komen Limited Edition LG Flare in Best Buy stores. The phone is identical to the prior version with an external display, web browser, speakerphone and Bluetooth, but is available in a pink bodyshell denoting the color used for breast cancer […]
CTIA Wireless IT & Entertainment Expo 2008 Photo Gallery
A week after the show… we looked back to see if there was anything more really worth reporting. The answer? Not much, but that’s not that atypical. Read more to see what was at the show. Â
FCC Reveals Helio Ocean 2 As The Pantech OZII Dual-Slider
The FCC today added the Pantech OZII Dual Slider handset to its database, complete with Helio branding. Â This will likely become the Ocean 2 upon its release by Virgin Mobile. As we previously reported, Virgin Mobile’s acquisition of the Helio has resulted in a continuation of the Helio brand. Virgin Mobile will position the Ocean […]
Virgin Mobile to Reboot Helio… as Helio
Virgin Mobile has announced plans to retain and return the Helio brand, as a sub-brand of Virgin Mobile. The two companies announced intentions to merge, following EarthLink’s withdrawl from the Helio venture (a joint project of EarthLink and SK Telecom). Both Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) operate using the Sprint network. Helio also signed a […]
Virgin Mobile Launches Kyocera TNT! Clamshell
Following up on the launch of the Bluetooth-enabled Arc, Virgin Mobile has launched another entry level clamshell, this time from Kyocera. The Kyocera TNT! features an external speakerphone mounted on the front flip, 1xRTT data access, instant messaging support, full telecoil support for the hearing impaired and WAP browser with access to Virgin Mobile content. […]