Simple Mobile Unleashes $40 Unlimited Everything Plan – Industry Fallout Inside
Simple Mobile had already rolled out the first all-everything plan with unlimited 4G data at $60/month. Now, the company is offering a new middle ground to combat rival Virgin Mobile. Simple Mobile is one of only two Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) on the T-Mobile USA network. However, they have gained praise by many for […]
Deal: Virgin Mobile MiFi with 1 GB $20/month Data Plan – $99
Walmart has an exclusive double-data offering on the Virgin Mobile MiFi. MiFi units sold from Walmart.com and Walmart retail stores have a different serial number range, which grants them 1 GB of data for $20/month, in addition to the $50/month unlimited plan. That’s double the data (500 MB) that Virgin Mobile offers on the standard […]
Review: Motorola Triumph
The most powerful prepaid smartphone in America gets a full review. At twice the price of the LG Optimus V, is it worth the cost of admission? Read more to find out.
Sprint Confirms Virgin Mobile Plan Changes
This morning Sprint representative Jayne Wallace confirmed the forthcoming Virgin Mobile Beyond Talk and PayLo plan changes first reported here on PhoneNews.com last week. The statement given by Wallace also matches the one being given to customers via email in response to inquiries about the forthcoming changes. Read more about how to lock in the […]
Sprint and Virgin Mobile to Launch LG Optimus Black Later This Year
Recent FCC filings indicate that both Sprint and Virgin Mobile are preparing to launch the LG Optimus Black as another high-end Android smartphone offering later this year, as the model codes LS855 and VM855 have been listed in the regulator’s database. The phone is also set to be launched by USCellular and Alltel, as the […]
Sprint Prepaid Group Leaks: Boost BlackBerry Style, Beyond Talk Price Changes (Updated)
The internal Sprint Prepaid Group pdf for dealers has leaked for this month and has detailed forthcoming changes to the popular Beyond Talk service plans as well as new handsets and overall changes to plans. UPDATE: New Beyond Talk Plans Launch Date ConfirmedÂ
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 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 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 […]