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Virgin Mobile Canada now looks for 5 BlackBerry Q10 testers
And once again, Virgin Mobile Canada is looking for 5 lucky testers, this time to review the hot-new BlackBerry Q10. Just like that was the case with the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One, those interested to participate should: a) be existing Virgin customers; and b) tell the carrier in 100 words or less why they’re perfect candidate for the job. If you’re selected (and do your job properly), you’ll get to keep the Q10, which according to Virgin Mobile is worth $700. If you do fit in the group … Read more
Dusan Belic
Canada: Virgin looking for 5 Galaxy S4 testers
After the HTC One, Virgin Mobile Canada is inviting 5 testers to review the hot-new Samsung Galaxy S4 under its “Tester Team” program. Once again, interested individuals should submit why they’re great fit for the program and if selected, they’ll get to keep Sammy’s super-phone. I would say that’s a pretty sweet deal and something other carriers could do as well. The way I see it, it’s cheap marketing for Virgin Mobile, offering 5 devices valued at around $3,500 to get a ton of buzz. Not sure why other mobile … Read more
Dusan Belic
ACLU Asks FTC to Investigate Carriers Over Security Risks, Delayed Android Updates
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) issued a formal complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday. In it they contend that Mobile Carriers are creating security risks for their customers by not releasing updates in a timely manner. As anyone still suffering with an ancient version of Android can tell you, carriers can take their time to push new Android updates even when the manufacturer has completed it, and there’s a point where a phone model will be completely left behind, often long before the end of its contract. … Read more
Wade Keye
Canada: Virgin Mobile calling 5 lucky testers to review the HTC One
Last time we talked about Virgin Mobile Canada’s “Tester Team” program, they were inviting few of its users to review the Samsung Galaxy S III, which at that moment was the hottest device in the world. Now they’re back doing the same with the HTC One. Under the deal, 5 lucky subscribers will get to test out HTC’s flagship device and submit their reviews. In order to participate, you should a) be one of Virgin Mobile’s customers; and b) tell them “why you’d be an awesome Virgin Mobile phone tester.” … Read more
Dusan Belic
Virgin Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II Recieves Jelly Bean Update
Owners of the Virgin Mobile variant of the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G will be receiving an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update today, which is available for install via Samsung’s Kies software for Mac or PC, or Samsung’s Simple Update Tool for PC users. This is great news for owners of the two-year old handset, which now will have all of the goodies Jelly Bean has to offer, such as Google Now, Project Butter, and updated notification features. To install this update on your device, simply download the Samsung Simple … Read more
Ian Kersey
Virgin Mobile Offers $100 to Customers Who Ditch T-Mobile
Virgin Mobile is taking on T-Mobile’s new un-carrier plans by launching a pre-paid plan campaign of their own, dubbed “Retrain your brain.” Virgin is offering existing T-Mobile pre-paid customers $100 to switch to its pre-paid service, which operates on Sprint’s network. To take advantage of Virgin’s $100 credit, T-Mobile customers must choose from one of Virgin’s phones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G or the Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE, pick one of Virgin’s pre-paid plans and make a payment by May 31, 2013. Customers will receive the $100 … Read more
Ian Kersey
Canada: Bell, Virgin Mobile update their LTE coverage maps with upcoming locations
Bell and Virgin Mobile have already announced that their LTE network(s) will reach about 70% of the Canadian population, covering some 24 million people. And while you may be waiting to learn which markets they’ll hit, the two carriers prepared neat maps, showing their expansion plans. As you can see from these two links, Bell and Virgin are about to add many markets in Eastern Canada, as well as Saskatchewan and parts of Alberta. We hope you’ll find yourself “covered” if you’re still lacking the LTE signal in the city … Read more
Dusan Belic
Virgin Mobile Acid-Flashback Ad Stars Flaming Lips Frontman
Virgin Mobile has released a new commercial featuring the king of weird, Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne. The new ad is, trippy, to say the least; while it’s not as crazy as most of Coyne’s fake blood spewing live performances, it is cool enough to garner Richard Branson some hipster cred. The ad doesn’t feature any new Virgin Mobile devices or services, or seemingly anything for that matter. Except for Brazilian triplets, a giant egg, lobsters and a giant ball of yarn. The commercial, which was created by Mother NY is titled “Retrain … Read more
Ian Kersey
Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE lands at Virgin Mobile USA
After Sprint, Virgin Mobile USA is adding the Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE, making it the first LTE-enabled device in its portfolio. The carrier will offer Sammy’s phone with its contract-free plans, starting at $35 per month. The device itself is available in gray for $299.99 (excluding taxes) only at virginmobileusa.com, with plans to hit national retail and participating dealers in mid-March. Aside from supporting 4G LTE connectivity, the Galaxy Victory 4G LTE also comes with a 4-inch screen, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, 1.3-megapixel front-facing one, NFC, Wi-Fi, … Read more