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Title: Anyone have Virgin Mobile?
Post by: puffpet on September 12, 2010, 05:05:16 PM
I'm thinking about switching my cell phone service from Tracfone to Virgin Mobile once the Intercept is released on VM. Anyone have Virgin Mobile? How's the service, customer support, etc? :D
Title: Re: Anyone have Virgin Mobile?
Post by: Anistorm on September 12, 2010, 09:06:16 PM
I do not have Virgin Mobile. But I heard the service is amazing, but a bit pricey. I do think it's worth it, though.

I like the phones, though...I was considering getting one before but I was a bit of a budget. So I went to BOOST Mobile instead. :P
Title: Re: Anyone have Virgin Mobile?
Post by: TWCToday on September 12, 2010, 09:08:04 PM
Virgin Mobile is owned by Sprint and uses their network. So coverage is dependent on how good Sprint's network is in your area.
Title: Re: Anyone have Virgin Mobile?
Post by: puffpet on September 12, 2010, 09:08:47 PM
I do not have Virgin Mobile. But I heard the service is amazing, but a bit pricey. I do think it's worth it, though.

I like the phones, though...I was considering getting one before but I was a bit of a budget. So I went to BOOST Mobile instead. :P

Well, they're the best value I found so far. $25/month for unlimited text + web + MMS, and 300 minutes...
What's your plan like on BOOST? :P
Title: Re: Anyone have Virgin Mobile?
Post by: puffpet on September 12, 2010, 09:11:04 PM
Virgin Mobile is owned by Sprint and uses their network. So coverage is dependent on how good Sprint's network is in your area. Honestly if there is no price difference I would just go with Sprint. They tend to have a better lineup of phones but if it works for you go with it ;)
I would go with Sprint... however, my parents no longer want a contract service. :(
However, I do like the Intercept, which is coming out for VM eventually, and it's the same phone I was gonna get on Sprint. Plus, I get a better value on the plan with VM.
Title: Re: Anyone have Virgin Mobile?
Post by: Anistorm on September 13, 2010, 01:09:47 AM
My plan: $50 for a month for unlimited calls, text, walkie talkie, and web. $5 more if you want international calling.

It's really worth it. You don't have to worry a thing about service, plus you don't even need a contract!

There are also other prepaid plans too. If you don't want to pay $50 a month, you can pay $2 a day for unlimited service. Or maybe these: $.10 a min/text message, $.35 a day for web, $1 a day for walkie talkie.
Title: Re: Anyone have Virgin Mobile?
Post by: TWCToday on September 14, 2010, 02:56:18 AM
Curious.... what type of phone are you looking for? Smart phone? Flip phone? Having web service is really a waste unless you get a phone that can handle it properly.

If you don't want to pay $50 a month, you can pay $2 a day for unlimited service. Or maybe these: $.10 a min/text message, $.35 a day for web, $1 a day for walkie talkie.
Doesn't that cost more than than the monthly plan?  :blink:
Title: Re: Anyone have Virgin Mobile?
Post by: Anistorm on September 14, 2010, 11:03:32 AM
If you don't want to pay $50 a month, you can pay $2 a day for unlimited service. Or maybe these: $.10 a min/text message, $.35 a day for web, $1 a day for walkie talkie.
Doesn't that cost more than than the monthly plan?  :blink:

To me, it's a lot more affordable than having to pay a whole bunch every month on a contract. The individual prices I mentioned last are the ones who don't want unlimited service.
Title: Re: Anyone have Virgin Mobile?
Post by: puffpet on September 14, 2010, 02:47:08 PM
Curious.... what type of phone are you looking for? Smart phone? Flip phone? Having web service is really a waste unless you get a phone that can handle it properly.

Frankly I'll get any phone... looking really at either a smart phone (e.g. Samsung Intercept) or just a feature-packed flip or touch screen phone.
Title: Re: Anyone have Virgin Mobile?
Post by: TWCToday on September 19, 2010, 10:55:37 PM
Actually I am exploring getting a MiFi from VM. 40 bucks a month for unlimited internet access. I have that with Tmobile for the same price but I would like to get a mifi product and Sprint has a bit better coverage in the more rural areas of where I travel at times. Let me know if you get them and how they are :)