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Virgin launches new HSPA network, iPhone now available!

By Rob Avison on January 29, 2010 in Mobile News, Various News, Virgin Mobile News

In what is turning out to be one of the most interesting launches of a “new network”, Virgin Mobile Canada has officially started to sell all their new devices. The reason we say it’s interesting is because we received an invite to attend the big launch party bash on Tuesday, February 2nd… which led us to believe the launch date was happening at that time. Plus a press release went out that boldly stated “On February 2, 2010, Virgin Mobile Canada will be unveiling a Secret. To officially announce the turning on of the new HSPA+ network and a host of sexy new phones and services”.

Maybe they just wanted to get a good start with the weekend shopper/student crowd. Regardless… if you’re in the market for a stellar device you can now get a few wicked one’s over at Virgin. They actually feel like a different company as they offer higher end devices now. Since they are wholly owned by Bell you will be hopping on their HSPA+ network. Here’s a complete list of their new lineup:

Apple iPhone 3G: 3-year contract is $99 and a 30-day contract is $599.99
Apple iPhone 16GB 3GS: (available in White and Black): 3-year contract is $199.99 or a 30-day contract is $699.99
Apple iPhone 3GS 32GB: 3-year contract is $299.99 or a 30-day contract is $799.99
BlackBerry Bold 9700: 3-year contract is $149.99 or a 30-day contract is $549.99
BlackBerry Curve 8530 (available in Purple or Black): 3-year contract: $49.99 or a 30-day contract is $399.99
Broadband2Go MC998D: 2-year contract: $0.00 or a 30-day is $149.99
Samsung M330: 2-year contract: $9.99 or a 30-day/Prepaid is $69.99
Novatel Wireless MiFi 2372: 2-year contract is $99.99 or 30-day contract is $199.99

Good lineup and takes them away from the sub-brand category a bit. What do you think… you likey?

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Discussion

20 comments for “Virgin launches new HSPA network, iPhone now available!”

  1. Nice to see a lineup refresh, but I’m not after a smartphone or a phone designed mostly for text messaging.

    I want to stay on prepaid using a well-featured cell phone with EVDO. The only two phones in the current lineup that fit this bill are the Samsung Vice and the LG Bliss.

    For now I guess I’ll stay with my Samsung r610 slider (which has actually been quite good) and I’ll consider switching to another provider if I can’t bring myself to go with either the Vice or the Bliss (there’s things I like, and strongly dislike, about both of these).

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    Posted by DougG | January 29, 2010, 8:33 am

  2. i don’t like the fact that i can’t get the iphone in Manitoba. i was looking forward to that one!

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    Posted by Ken | January 29, 2010, 8:36 am

  3. is there any word about their new reward points program yet?

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    Posted by Colin | January 29, 2010, 8:42 am

  4. There is no my5 or my10 ?

    I`m still not sure carrier i`m gonna take for my iphone … Seems pretty the same things as Bell or Telus …

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    Posted by Max | January 29, 2010, 9:11 am

  5. Wonderful news!

    Although I’ve never used Virgin Mobile, the more 3G/3G+ providers offering the same phones the better!

    In 2010 us Canadians will finally realize the power of competition in the mobile space.

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    Posted by jim | January 29, 2010, 9:45 am

  6. Good news for all Virgin customers.

    We definately can use more cell phone providers in Canada offering the newest and best toys.

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    Posted by Brian | January 29, 2010, 9:55 am

  7. As long as they unlock my current dual frequency Nokia with them, so i can get my contacts off i will possibly change. All i want for a phone is something to call ppl on. I love Nokias, so i might just go get the Bell cheap Nokia and put in a Virgin SIM.

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    Posted by Gussy | January 29, 2010, 10:41 am

  8. Their prices are no different than Bell. Why bother?

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    Posted by random_guy | January 29, 2010, 11:10 am

  9. Very disappointing.

    Voice plans haven’t changed at all and the 500mb data plan increased to $30/mo.

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    Posted by Joe | January 29, 2010, 11:51 am

  10. while its nice virgin actaully offers good phones, however if i wanted an iphone i couldve gotten it from any other carrier, theres no advantage getting it from virgin mobile really and i wish CRTC would clamp down on companies creating discount brands to give people the illusion of choice when really its the same company,

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    Posted by mark | January 29, 2010, 11:52 am

  11. The owness on selecting a wireless carrier lies solely at the feet of the consumer. They is a lot of information to be found online about the big 3 and their sub brands. Research, be patient and make an informed decision.

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    Posted by Jesse Seguin | January 29, 2010, 1:36 pm

  12. I second the question about the new rewards program…their first rewards program was terrible. When is the new one being rolled out? I hope I can use some of my points for a new device…

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    Posted by KTman | January 29, 2010, 1:44 pm

  13. Is it possible to get these phones without paying for a data plan? And if so how much will they be?

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    Posted by Eric Arzoomanian | January 29, 2010, 2:21 pm

  14. Look closely at their data plans. Virgin very much limits what you can do … for instance, no YouTube.

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    Posted by Terry | January 29, 2010, 3:33 pm

  15. while its nice virgin actaully offers good phones, however if i wanted an iphone i couldve gotten it from any other carrier, theres no advantage getting it from virgin mobile really and i wish CRTC would clamp down on companies creating discount brands to give people the illusion of choice when really its the same company,

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    Posted by mark | January 29, 2010, 11:52 am

    AGREED

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    Posted by RSS | January 29, 2010, 3:44 pm

  16. Maybe Virgin found out DAVE/Fresh will announce the brand name and logo along with a launch update on the 2nd. Wonder which story will make the news? LOL

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    Posted by outinthornhill | January 29, 2010, 4:43 pm

  17. It’s good that we can now get an iphone on a voice+data plan in Canada with voicemail and caller id, unlimited evenings and weekends for $50… but we still need more flexibility.

    I won’t touch a contract or a monthly plan until data prices are far more reasonable. $20 max for at least a gig. Other countries can do 3gb+ for less than $20 so we should be able to get that too.

    I’m also disappointed that the broadband2go prepaid option is only available on the cdma network (hspa+ devices are all monthly) and that the price hasn’t budged from $45.

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    Posted by Colin | January 29, 2010, 5:55 pm

  18. “Other countries can do 3gb+ for less than $20 so we should be able to get that too.”

    The US has a population of 300 mil vs our 30 mil. In China you can get a puppy(pet) for $3 can. and live on a budget of $100 can. a month.

    I dont think thats a good bases to make your wireless decision on if you live in Canada. lol

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    Posted by Brian | January 29, 2010, 9:07 pm

  19. Ok, I’ll try that again.

    Wind is offering unlimited data (5gb unthrottled) for $35 on smartphone plans. If they can do that, then surely Bell/Virgin could offer 1gb for $20.

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    Posted by Colin | January 31, 2010, 12:13 pm

  20. Following from last comment, Virgin offers 5gb for $85 and presumably makes a profit.

    Surely they could afford to offer 1 gig for $20?

    Whichever way you cut it, population density is not the only reason: they are keeping data prices artificially high.

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    Posted by Colin | January 31, 2010, 12:18 pm

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