Virgin Mobile Launches ZTE Peel with Dedicated Plan
Virgin Mobile has quietly launched its version of the ZTE Peel 3G enabled sleeve for the second and third generation iPod Touch with pricing set at $100. Unlike the version sold on Sprint which is available with a 5GB monthly data plan, the version sold on Virgin Mobile is being sold with a paltry 500MB […]
Virgin Mobile Rolling Out Samsung Intercept Froyo Update
After months of anticipation and silent delays, Virgin Mobile has confirmed that the long awaited Android Froyo update for the Samsung Intercept will begin its rollout today via OTA update over the next few weeks. The update includes all of the common Froyo updates such as improved Exchange compatibility, app installs on memory cards, improved […]
Virgin Mobile Delays Samsung Intercept Froyo Update
Virgin Mobile has delayed the long-awaited Android Froyo update expected for the Samsung Intercept. Originally slated for March 25th, the update has since been delayed multiple times, first to April 4th and now to an undisclosed timeframe in the middle of the the month. The update was expected by many Intercept owners as it’s meant […]
Virgin Mobile Throttles Broadband2Go at Half of Previous Cap
Following its move to throttle users after the unexpected growth of its Broadband2Go service last year, Virgin Mobile has further reduced the amount of data that can be transferred at full speed before throttling is implemented on a customer’s account, from the previous 5GB limit to 2.5GB. While the operator previously implemented a 5GB soft […]
Virgin Mobile Confirms Samsung Intercept Froyo Update
Virgin Mobile has confirmed that its own Froyo update for the Samsung Intercept will be rolling out around the 25th of March, after months of anticipation from owners on the virtual operator. This follows months of questions and demands after Sprint rolled out its update for the Intercept last December.
Virgin Mobile Preparing New High-End Android Smart Device
A Virgin Mobile customer has posted screencaps of the latest Customer Pulse survey and they have revealed Virgin Mobile’s plans to launch a new smartphone with the following specifications: a 4.1 inch WVGA resolution display, 5.0 megapixel main camera, Android 2.2, Wi-Fi radio, Snapdragon processor and HDMI output. Virgin Mobile is also seeking survey respondents […]
Virgin Mobile Cuts Samsung Intercept Pricing to $199.99
Following today’s official launch of the LG Optimus V, Virgin Mobile has cut pricing on the Samsung Intercept Android smartphone, down from $249.99 to $199.99. This puts the Intercept higher in the Beyond Talk lineup next to the BlackBerry Curve due to its hardware keyboard, despite the Optimus V launching with Android 2.2 and a […]
Virgin Mobile Confirms February 1st Launch of Optimus V
Following up on our extensive coverage of the LG Optimus V the past few days, Virgin Mobile has officially confirmed the launch of the Android smartphone for February 1st. As previously reported, the Optimus V will undercut the cost of the Samsung Intercept and ships with Android 2.2. The phone is currently available at Target […]
LG Optimus V Availability and Activation Details Surface
For those looking to purchase the long awaited LG Optimus V at Target, the stock number has been revealed as well as the activation instructions, as the phone has not been officially announced by Virgin Mobile for purchase and many customer service representatives have yet to realize the phone is being sold ahead of its […]
LG Optimus V Dummy Phone Shot Surfaces
Following up on the latest LG Optimus V news today, the first shot of the dummy model has surfaced from an unnamed Radio Shack location, taken as the display was being set up ahead of its forthcoming launch. While the display didn’t have pricing or availability information listed, the dummy model gives a decent idea of […]