Virgin Mobile Launches Arc Clamshell
Virgin Mobile has launched another clamshell in their rapidly growing Bluetooth enabled lineup. The Arc which is manufactured by UTStarcom features a VGA camera, speakerphone located on the front flip, VGA camera, and voice dialing along with full support for telecoil access for hard of hearing individuals. The phone is now available from Virgin Mobile […]
Virgin Mobile USA Announces Purchase of Helio for $39 Million (Updated)
In a press release this morning, Virgin Mobile USA has announced that it has agreed to purchase Helio from Earthlink and SKTelecom in an all stock deal for a total of 13 million shares and two seats on the board of directors for a total value of $39 million or $8.50 per share. This deal […]
Virgin Mobile Offers More for Less – Totally Unlimited for $79.99
In today’s press release, Virgin Mobile has disclosed that it will be entering the unlimited calling plan arena from July 1st. Named Totally Unlimited, the move brings in a plan that is cheaper than those offered by other carriers. The plan will run for $79.99 per month and there is no 2 year agreement required. […]
Virgin Mobile Launches Virgin Mobile Festival Edition WildCard Exclusive to Best Buy
In a press release today, Virgin Mobile has announced the official launch and current availability of a new variant of the Kyocera WildCard multimedia and messaging oriented handset limited to 15,000 units and exclusive to Best Buy/Best Buy Mobile locations and online through BestBuy.com. The Virgin Mobile Festival Special Edition of the Kyocera WildCard features […]
Virgin Mobile Announces Samsung Slash
In a press release today Virgin Mobile has announced the pending launch of its first handset from Samsung in the Slash slider. The Slash features a large display, VGA camera, speakerphone, voice dialing, full messaging access, BREW access for games and applications, and Bluetooth access for attaching headsets and hands-free devices. The phone is expected […]
Helio Looking to Buy Out Virgin Mobile (Updated)
Update: SkTelecom spokespeople have rejected claims stating that the carrier was looking to purchase Virgin Mobile in order to pump money into the MVNO and purchase Helio from itself. The company has stated that the initial report by the Dow Jones and Reuters was groundless. The company has also confirmed that the South Korean carrier […]
Virgin Mobile Announces New Slider Slash
The popular pre-paid service provider, Virgin Mobile, is getting ready to launch a new slider phone from Samsung known as the Slash. The Slash will be the second slider offered by the carrier after the Sonic from Kyrocera. The Slash will feature Bluetoth, camera (resolution unknown), speakerphone, a full color screen and talk times of 3 to […]
Virgin Mobile Launches New Hybrid and Prepaid Rate Plans
Virgin Mobile has announced its new revised rate plans in a press release. The rate plans are intended to provide a balance between cost and overall value. Starting with the revised Prepaid offering, customers can now “Roll Forward” up to 5,000 of their unused prepaid minutes similar to AT&T’s competing GoPhone Pay As You Go […]
Virgin Mobile Launches LG Flare
Virgin Mobile has officially launched the second basic clamshell from LG after the success of the Aloha. The Flare by LG features an external color display, 1xRTT data access, speakerphone, voice dialing, BREW support for games and applications, MP3 support, and Bluetooth. The phone is now available from Virgin Mobile online for $29.99. Virgin Mobile […]
Four U.S. Carriers Sued over Patent Infringement
T – Mobile, U.S. Cellular, Virgin Mobile USA and Helio have been sued by Intellect Wireless Inc. for patent infringement. The lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The Texas based company, Intellect Wireless, has accused the companies for infringing wireless image messaging patents. The three patents […]