While no official announcement has yet been made, the Financial Times is reporting that a source close to the situation has indicated that a tentative agreement has been struck between Virgin Mobile USA and Helio. The deal would have Helio essentially being absorbed within Virgin Mobile USA’s larger wireless network. Virgin Mobile USA and Helio…
Virgin Mobile USA announces ‘Totally Unlimited’ calling plan – unlimited calling for $80
Virgin Mobile USA, determined to increase its marketshare in the face of unlimited calling plans from all the major US wireless carriers, has announced its own unlimited calling plan. And, as the joint venture between Sprint and Virgin Group is poised to become the sole MVNO (they’re something of a pseudo-MVNO, like Boost Mobile) to…
Helio shutting down retail stores and kiosks – another MVNO’s death in the making?
With SK Telecom’s Helio MVNO talking to Virgin Mobile over possible merger or buy-out deals, it seems an odd move to actually shutdown much of Helio’s operations throughout the US. But, we’re hearing that the negotiations between Helio and Virgin Mobile aren’t exactly making waves. Add to that the rumor that Virgin Mobile is planning…
Virgin Mobile offers Sugar Mama on Facebook
Normally, Virgin mobile offers free airtime when a customer listens to Adverts on their Moby (not dissimilar to Blyk by the sounds of things), however, via a new Facebook app, users can have their Facebook mates earn then free minutes by listening to the Ads on their PC! “Fund My Phone” is an extension of…
Virgin Mobile USA poll reveals that most subscribers will likely vote Obama
One of the United States’ most important events is imminently closing in on us. No, I’m not talking about the 3G iPhone launch, although I have a feeling that more people actually care about the next-generation iPhone than went out to vote during our last election period. No, the most important near-term event for US…
Virgin Mobile Festival Special Edition Wild Card phone now available
Just in time for the Virgin Mobile Festival, the MVNO has announced a special edition of its Wild Card phone. The so called Virgin Mobile Festival Special Edition Wild Card is pretty much the same as the original Wild Card, except that it comes with 50 music downloads from eMusic and a one-year subscription to…
Virgin Mobile USA’s “Fund My Phone” allows users to buy minutes to their Facebook friends
As any savvy company, Virgin Mobile USA wants to take advantage of the growing popularity of Facebook. They already provide their customers with mobile access to the popular social networking website and now they’re introducing a new Facebook application. With “Fund My Phone”, Virgin Mobile USA’s customers can get their Facebook friends to help pay…
Samsung Slash officially hits Virgin Mobile USA
Roughly two weeks ago we reported Virgin Mobile USA will be adding the first Samsung-made handset to its portfolio. And now… the Slash is here! As with all Virgin Mobile phones, don’t expect the high end features. $79.99 buys you sleek and compact slider with VGA camera, Bluetooth, decent battery, and full messaging software pre-installed.…
Virgin Mobile USA confirms negotiations with SK Telecom
Just yesterday SK Telecom made an official announcement claiming that rumors regarding a possible merger between Virgin Mobile USA and Helio were “groundless.” Today, however, is another story altogether. Turns out the two companies, Virgin Mobile USA and SK Telecom, are actually in early talks to hash out possible strategic partnerships. One scenario has SK…
SK Telecom rebuffs Virgin Mobile USA and Helio merger rumors
Following market speculation that SK Telecom, Helio’s sole remaining parent, was negotiating with Virgin Mobile USA to orchestrate a possible merger between the two companies, the South Korean carrier has announced that rumors regarding Virgin Mobile USA’s acquisition of Helio were “groundless.” SK Telecom wants us to know that it remains “committed” to Helio but…