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Virgin Mobile USA to acquire Helio in $39 million deal

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:11:39 +0000

Not completely unexpected, Virgin Mobile USA has today announced that it will indeed be taking over Helio. The MVNO joint-venture between SK Telecom and Earthlink has struggled to find even a modicum of success in a competitive and cut-throat US wireless market. And, it seems that Helio's financial troubles have finally come to a head with [...]

Virgin Mobile USA to take over Helio

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:41:49 +0000

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 have [...]

Virgin Mobile USA announces 'Totally Unlimited' calling plan - unlimited calling for $80

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:37:45 +0000

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?

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:33:34 +0000

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 to [...]

Virgin Mobile USA poll reveals that most subscribers will likely vote Obama

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:41:22 +0000

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

Fri, 30 May 2008 11:31:01 +0000

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

Thu, 22 May 2008 15:25:22 +0000

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 for [...]

Samsung Slash officially hits Virgin Mobile USA

Tue, 20 May 2008 07:41:32 +0000

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. In [...]

Virgin Mobile USA confirms negotiations with SK Telecom

Wed, 14 May 2008 18:01:08 +0000

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 Telecom [...]

SK Telecom rebuffs Virgin Mobile USA and Helio merger rumors

Tue, 13 May 2008 19:05:21 +0000

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 that [...]

SK Telecom looking to buy Virgin Mobile USA - Helio, Virgin Mobile USA merger talks under way

Thu, 08 May 2008 21:10:13 +0000

With Helio burning through cash like it's going out of style, the youth-targeted MVNO could really use a helping hand. And, what better way to position yourself as the premier MVNO in the US than to buy up your closest rival. Reports are circulating that SK Telecom, Helio's only remaining parent company, and Virgin Mobile USA [...]

Virgin Mobile USA offers ringtones from Warner Music Group to its burger-lovin' customers

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:10:05 +0000

Virgin Mobile USA has teamed up with Burger King and Warner Music Group to bring its customers affordable ringtones. For a limited time, Virgin Mobile USA is bringing the popular BK Value Menu concept to the mobile channel, delivering a selection of ringtones at a buck a pop. The Virgin Mobile Ringtone Value Menu powered by [...]

Samsung Slash coming soon to Virgin Mobile USA

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:51:31 +0000

Virgin Mobile USA will be adding a new Samsung phone called Slash to its portfolio in the near future. While we're not sure about the release date nor exact specs, Virgin Mobile's "coming soon page" indicates potential users can expect such things as a built-in camera (we don't have the megapixel count), Bluetooth, mobile web [...]

Motorola RAZR2 V9m hits Virgin Mobile Canada

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:06:46 +0000

While Motorola works through yet another round of disappointing financials, it looks like the company's aging RAZR brand is still going strong. The Motorola RAZR2 V9m is apparently headed north of the border to our friends in Canada. More specifically, the RAZR 2 V9m will be offered to Virgin Mobile Canada customers. With RAZR style [...]

Virgin Mobile USA may lay off employees after stock plunge - another MVNO in trouble?

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:09:28 +0000

Say it ain't so. Virgin Mobile USA is one of the few remaining US-based MVNOs that we actually like. With innovative pricing schedules and attractive mobile phone offerings, Virgin Mobile USA deserves a special place in our hearts. Unfortunately, the US stock market didn' reciprocate that sentiment. Virgin Mobile USA's stock has lost more than [...]