09/22/2010, Virgin Mobile users looking to get hold of an Android-powered device should be happy to hear that the carrier’s Facebook page has announced that it will be offering the Samsung Intercept soon, though an actual release date or pricing wasn’t mentioned. Specifications of the Samsung Intercept will include a 3.2-inch touchscreen display, 3.2-megapixel camera, GPS, Wi-Fi, and Android 2.1. The statement from the Facebook page reads: “The question of an […]

08/22/2010, Virgin Mobile has taken a closer look at its Broadband2Go data plans, which could very well usher back the age of actual unlimited data. Instead of the quartet of plans that are on the table, this would mean a simplification of options to a singular $40 unlimited monthly plan and a $10, 100MB 10-day plan. A leaked memo points toward this change coming into effect this coming Tuesday (August 24). […]

06/29/2010, We talked about Virgin Mobile rolling out the MiFi 2200 device recently, and D-Day is here. This is the first product of such kind to be offered by Virgin Mobile, where you can have up to five Wi-Fi devices hooked up to it, all of them gaining access to Virgin’s 3G network simultaneously. Apart from that, it holds the distinction of being the first US-based prepaid plan available for the […]

06/23/2010, Virgin Mobile looks all set to introduce the Novatel MiFi router sometime next week Stateside after it made a brief appearance at a Best Buy summer preview event recently. Similar to the other models that are available for Sprint and Verizon Wireless, this diminutive slim router will be able to make full use of your 3G signal, transforming it into a Wi-Fi hotspot that will cater for up to five […]

05/18/2010, In what is probably a response to Virgin Mobile’s latest pre-paid plans, T-Mobile has announced two new unlimited pre-paid plans that will be going live on Wednesday. Under the new plans, $15 will get you unlimited text, picture and video messages, while nationwide calls will be going for 10 cents per minute. The $50 plan offers pretty much the same deal, but you get unlimited nationwide calls. Now if only […]

05/12/2010, Seems like the leak a few days ago was accurate, as Virgin Mobile has unveiled its latest Beyond Talk plans. Plans begin from $25, with the major selling point being the unlimited text, email, data and web being offered. The only difference between the plans, aside from the price, is the number of minutes on offer. The $25 and $40 plans offer you 300 and 1,200 minutes respectively while the […]

05/06/2010, Sprint will be injecting new blood into its line of pre-paid packages with a new brand, getting able assistance from its subsidiaries Virgin Mobile and Boost Mobile in the process. From May 12th onwards, Virgin Mobile will introduce “Beyond Talk” that comprises of new pre-paid plans that include unlimited messaging, email and data, retailing for $25, $40 or $60 monthly depending on the number of minutes you think you will […]

05/04/2010, Virgin Mobile looks set to roll out a rather attractive deal for budget seekers with its new Beyond Talk pay-per-month plans that will offer unlimited text, email, data and Internet. The cheapest plan will only set you back $25/month for 300 Anytime minutes, the $40 plan with 1200 Anytime minutes, and the unlimited plan which is priced at $60/month. Aside from that, the carrier is also gearing up to launch […]

07/28/2009, Looks like Virgin Mobile is going to be acquired by Sprint, the third largest cellular operator in the US. Sprint will have to pony up a whopping $83 million in all, where Sprint’s 13.1% stake in Virgin Mobile does play a role in that astronomical amount. In addition, Sprint will also take over Virgin Mobile’s existing $250 million debt at closing. It will be interesting to see how Virgin Mobile’s […]

06/10/2009, Those who have an eye on the Virgin Mobile USB modem will be pleased to know that an image of it has already made its way to the Best Buy image server, alongside item numbers that match, making it well positioned to be Virgin Mobile’s first mobile broadband accessory in the US. The model is tipped to retail for $150 a pop, where it will offer both prepaid and postpaid […]