Virgin Mobile USA teamed up with buzzd to bring the the popular location-based service / social network / city guide to its users via the no-annual contract carrier’s WAP deck.
“buzzd on Virgin Mobile” is a unique new service that allows local entertainment information to be broadcast and shared among Virgin Mobile USA customers based on their location. Accessible on all Virgin Mobile USA devices via the carrier’s WAP deck “buzzd on Virgin Mobile” delivers editorially driven event and venue information, along with up-to-the-minute reviews and ratings from friends and other members of the community. The mobile entertainment service currently lists events and venues across all major cities in the United States, Europe and India and is powered by New York-based buzzd.
Users can register for the service immediately by clicking the “buzzd” link from Virgin XL, or by texting “join” to 96321. Standard text and data rates apply.