Ting states in their blog that they are on deck to release the Galaxy S IV around the same time as other carriers, maybe even on launch day. The Galaxy S IV will be available for pre-order in six to eight weeks, and should ship a few weeks after that date. Ting is offering the device contract free, and should cost about the same as the unlocked version.

The HTC One has faced delays as of late, and Ting is claiming that the device will be available for pre-order in about 30 days, and shipping a few weeks after that. That, of course all hinges on HTC and when they get their One delays in check.

Other devices that Ting will offer include the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, and will be offering its first LTE device pre-orders in six weeks or so. Windows Phone 8 devices will make their way to Ting eventually, but no clear time frame as of now.

If you’re looking for a way to get your hands on some of the hottest handsets of the year sans-contract, check out Ting for some handsets that most other MVNO’s don’t offer.

[Via: Ting]

The commercial, which was created by Mother NY is titled “Retrain Your Brain” came to be after focus group findings showed that people wouldn’t switch mobile plans just by being shown how much money they could potentially save if they did. With T-Mobile reportedly dropping contract obligations soon and focusing more on pre-paid plans, it makes sense that Virgin released this brain melting ad.

Virgin Mobile is a worldwide pre-paid mobile provider, and operates as an MVNO over Sprint’s network in the U.S. Virgin is unique from other MVNO’s in that each Virgin Mobile branded entity functions independently from one another, meaning that service plans, handsets and network interfaces all vary based on location.

In the United States, Virgin Mobile offers a bevy of smartphones, most of which are Android powered handsets, but the iPhone 4 and 4S are available as well. Some of the 4G Android devices Virgin offers are the Samsung Galaxy Victory, HTC One V, Samsung Galaxy S II and the LG Optimus Elite. Virgin Mobile also offers mobile broadband service. Virgin’s Beyond Talk plans start at $35 a month and include 300 minutes of talk, unlimited messaging and data. The $55 a month plan offers unlimited messaging, data and anytime minutes.

So without further ado, here’s the new Virgin Mobile ad. Enjoy the weirdness and salivate over Wayne’s awesome brain chair! Just make sure you’re sober before you watch it. Trust me.

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