Looks like Virgin Mobile USA is going to be a player on the BlackBerry scene. Even though the device isn’t available on their network just yet, they’ve made OS 5.0.0.601 available for the Curve 8530. No launch date or pricing details have been made available on the Virgin Mobile USA 8530, but stay tuned for…
It’s BOGO Time at Virgin Mobile Canada
A quick deal to tell you about for those in Virgin Mobile Canada’s coverage area. Looks like they’re running a Buy-One Get-One promotion on the BlackBerry Curve 8530 (in black and purple), the LG Bliss and Samsung Vice. Buy any one of these devices, and get another for free. Sure, you’ll need to sign up…
Virgin Mobile’s prepaid broadband gets better
Virgin Mobile has improved its prepaid mobile broadband offerings and it’s now a legitimate option if you only need 3G data on occasion. The Broadband2Go service offers 3G connections without a long-term contract and the prices range from $10 to $60. The $60 plan now includes 5GB of data, up from 1GB, and every plan…
Virgin Mobile finally killing Helio service
As a former Helio Ocean owner, it’s a sad day for me because Virgin Mobile USA said it would be cutting off its postpaid services. The prepaid provider had purchased the tattered remains of Helio in 2008 because it was really cheap to do so, and it wanted to have more postpaid users. Sprint bought…
Virgin Mobile BlackBerry Bold 9700 Now Free at FutureShop
A BlackBerry Bold 9700 for free? Um, yes please! That’s exactly the deal you can get at FutureShop Canada. An in-store only promo, you can head in to your local FutureShop to pick up the Virgin Mobile BlackBerry Bold 9700 for absolutely nothing. Of course, the catch here is that you’ll have to sign-up for…
Virgin Mobile Canada Lowers Price on the BlackBerry Curve 8530 to $24.99
Virgin Mobile Canada recently dropped the price on the BlackBerry Curve 8530. Previously it was available for $49.99. Now, you can get the same device (in black or purple) for half price, $24.99. Of course, to get this price you’ll need to sign up for a 3-year contract… But if that doesn’t bother you, $25…
Virgin Mobile Canada Launches HSPA Devices
Virgin Mobile, a relatively recent acquisition of Bell Mobility, has finally hooked into the new HSPA network that had been rolled out by its big brother, and is offering a range of high end devices to take advantage. As rumoured, various iPhones and the BlackBerry Bold 9700 are now a part of the Virgin Mobile…
Upcoming Virgin Mobile Canada Lineup Leaked
Virgin Mobile Canada’s upcoming devices made an accidental and temporary appearance on their user guides website, showing off the iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS (as announced), Blackberry Bold 9700, BlackBerry Curve 8530, Samsung M330, Broadband2Go MC998D and the Novatel Wireless MiFi 2372; off-contract pricing is rumoured to be $399 for the 8530, $599 for the 3G…
Virgin Mobile begins partnership with HTC in UK, announces HTC HD2
Virgin Media has announced a partnership with HTC in the UK – which in the short-term means the HTC HD2 (1GHz Snapdragon processor, 480×800 pixel screen, 5MP camera, dual LED flash, capacitive screen, WinMo 6.5 Pro) is going to be coming to Virgin Mobile very soon. Even better, it is going to mean other HTC…
Virgin Mobile Canada Launching iPhone 3G and 3GS ‘in the Coming Months’
Today Virgin Mobile Canada released an official statement regarding iPhone availability: Virgin Mobile Canada will launch iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS in Virgin Mobile Retail Stores and online in Canada in the coming months. I’m not sure if they could have been any more vague… But at least this is an official ‘it’s coming’ statement.…