Virgin Mobile Expands Broadband2Go Availability
Virgin Mobile has announced further availability of its Broadband2Go prepaid mobile broadband service first launched this summer via Best Buy stores. Starting December 1st, the recently launched offering will be available for sale in 4,300 Radio Shack stores, Sam’s Club kiosks via Radio Shack, Walmart.com, Virgin Mobile.com and Target.com. The modem is a rebranded Novatel […]
Virgin Mobile Confirms LG Rumor 2 Launch (Updated)
Virgin Mobile has confirmed to the press that it plans to launch the LG Rumor 2 in an undisclosed timeframe. The operator was recently acquired by Sprint but did have an existing handset development relationship with the manufacturer offering the LG Aloha and Flare entry-level handsets before the acquisition. This follows the rumors of the […]
SKTelecom to Sell Virgin Mobile Stake to Sprint
Following up on the news of Sprint purchasing Virgin Mobile yesterday, South Korean mega carrier SKTelecom has announced its intentions to sell its 15.3 percent stake in Virgin Mobile to Sprint as well as reselling the miniscule 0.53 percent stake in Sprint gained as a result of the Virgin ownership sale and transaction. SKTelecom became […]
Sprint to Purchase Virgin Mobile USA
In a press release this morning, Sprint has announced that it will purchase publicly traded MVNO Virgin Mobile USA for $483 million factoring in the value of Sprint’s 13.1% ownership stake along with completely retiring Virgin Mobile’s current debt load of $248 million with a further reduction to $205 million on September 30th. Sprint will […]
Virgin Mobile Launches Samsung Mantra
Following up, Virgin Mobile has launched another entry level Samsung clamshell in the Samsung Mantra. The Mantra features a VGA still camera, Bluetooth, dual displays, speakerphone, voice dialing and messaging. The phone is available for $59.99 with free activation and shipping when purchased online.
Virgin Mobile to Launch Aircard and Prepaid Data Service Exclusively via Best Buy
Virgin Mobile has officially announced the forthcoming launch of its Broadband2Go prepaid data service, making it the second carrier after Verizon to offer prepaid mobile broadband service. Click image for full-size Virgin Mobile will be providing service via the Ovation MC760 USB modem which features zero-CD automatic software install with usage meter, EVDO Rev. […]
Virgin Mobile Adds More to Contract Family Plans
Virgin Mobile has revamped its contract family plans and will begin to offer the new lineup on Wednesday. The new All-In plans start at $85 for 1000 minutes split between up to four lines for an additional $35 per line per month and go all the way up to $175 for 4000 minutes with unlimited […]
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 […]
