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Image: Here’s Virgin Mobile’s LTE coverage
Virgin Mobile has updated their site with their LTE coverage. As expected, 14 locations in total and similar to what Bell has. Virgin states that users can experience “up to 75 Mbps – theoretical peak downloads speeds may vary”. During our LTE (Long Term Evolution) speed test with Bell’s network, we experience download speeds between [...]
Virgin Mobile to launch LTE network, “just in time for new iPad”
Virgin Mobile is going to bring LTE (Long Term Evolution) speeds to their Members. The internal doc we received states that this should be live “just in time for new iPad” (March 16th). Coverage will reach “6 million Canadians in 14 urban centers across Canada” and “peak speeds up to 75 Mbps (expected average speeds [...]
Virgin also offering $5/month Voicemail and Call Display on select plans
Virgin has a new promo, just like Bell and TELUS, that offers up Caller ID and Voicemail for $5/month. This is an “exclusive limited time offer” and is only available those who sign up for the my Buddies 60 and my Buddies 65 plan. Hopefully this promo becomes standard in the Big 3 and their [...]
Virgin and TELUS confirm HTC One S release
Yesterday HTC unveiled a few new Android devices and they are all coming to Canada! Earlier today Rogers confirmed they’ll be launching the LTE-enabled One X sometime “this Spring”. It was also revealed that the One S will be made available by several carriers: Bell, TELUS, Virgin and Fido. Additional confirmation straight from a carrier [...]
Virgin and Bell BlackBerry Curve 9360 getting OS 7.1 upgrade tomorrow
RIM has having an exceptional week. First the BlackBerry Bridge update, then the big PlayBook OS 2.0 upgrade. Now, finally, RIM will be pushing out the first of many BlackBerry devices to get upgraded to OS 7.1. What we know for sure is that both Bell and Virgin will make this available to those who [...]
Virgin releases myBuddies 65 plan that includes 6GB data
Virgin has continued this week where they ended last week by coming out with a new plan. This time it’s similar to a previous offering, now with 6GB for $65/month. This “limited time offer” plan is on “until Further Notice”, starts today, and also comes with 200 anytime minutes, Unlimited Canada-Wide calling to 10 numbers, [...]
Virgin comes out with a $5 Unlimited Text & Picture Messaging add-on
Virgin’s new Prepaid and talk and text plans are available now, along with a new $5 Unlimited text add-on. Virgin is showing some love and giving members (aka customers) the option who have a talk and text plan to send unlimited Canada, U.S. and International text and picture messaging for $5/month. This is available starting [...]
Virgin offers up free Voicemail, Call Display on all talk and text plans
Two weeks ago Koodo Mobile started to include call display and voicemail into their plan, plus also increased the rate plans by $5 each. Effective February 14th, “back by popular demand”, Virgin Mobile will do the same. From the internal doc we received it states that Virgin is “rekindling an old flame” and giving free [...]
Virgin Mobile rolling out new Prepaid plans February 14th
New prepaid plans are what Virgin Mobile is coming to the table with on Valentine’s Day. There’s 4 in total and it looks like they’re giving more for less – about $5 less. As usual, all plans include the following features: Incoming Text, Voicemail, Call Display, Call Waiting, Call Forwarding and 3-Way Calling. Here’s what [...]
Virgin creates “Date ‘em or Diss ‘em” Valentine’s Day e-cards
In true Virgin fashion they are celebrating this upcoming Valentine’s Day with provocative e-cards. There’s 2 categories, “Date ‘em or Diss ‘em”, and some solid one liners: “You’re the kinda person I’d consider losing weight for”; “Will you be mine? Also, will you lend me some money?”; “I’ll try not to let everything you do [...]
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