ew Contract Plans Offer More Minutes and Flexibility Without Breaking the Bank
WARREN, NJ -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/08/2009 -- Virgin Mobile USA (NYSE: VM) is making it even easier for families on the go to stay connected by offering more minutes and more options to choose from as part of the company's contract (postpaid) plans. On Wednesday, June 10, 2009, Virgin Mobile USA will unveil three new contract plans for families:
-- $175/month All-In plan with 4000
shared anytime minutes -- unlike
comparable plans, this includes
unlimited messaging and data
services
-- $50 A La Carte plan including 600
shared anytime minutes with
unlimited mobile-to-mobile
minutes
-- An additional 200 shared anytime
minutes added to the current $100/
month A La Carte plan -- more talk
time without spending more money
This suite of Virgin Mobile USA contract family plans includes unlimited 7 pm night and weekend minutes, unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling to all Virgin Mobile USA contract and no-annual-contract customers, high-speed 3G mobile Web access, and no domestic roaming or long distance charges.
The All-In family plans include unlimited text messaging and unlimited data and the A La Carte family plans offer the flexibility of add-on text packs: 300 text messages for $4.99/month, or unlimited text messaging for $9.99/month. Data services included in Virgin Mobile USA's family plans offer instant access to some of these mobile must-haves:
-- ConnectTM - Link to Facebook®, YouTubeTM Mobile, MySpaceTM,
FlickrTM, and more, all at the same time. Get updates, alerts, photos and
invites delivered to your phone instantly, all in one place.
-- MyPixTM - Share your world instantly. It's now easier than ever to
snap photos with your phone and share adventures and special moments with
others.
-- GPS-enabled Google MapsTM - Get to where you want to go, search for
businesses by location, get directions, and see real-time traffic
conditions all from the palm of your hand.
"Virgin Mobile USA understands that when it comes to cell phone plans, one-size-fits-all doesn't apply," said Bob Stohrer, Chief Marketing Officer, Virgin Mobile USA. "Just like our popular no-annual-contract plans, these family contract plans give customers ultimate flexibility so they get great value out of every minute and stay connected without compromising quality."
Up to four additional lines can be added to any family plan for $35 per month/per line (All-in) or $10 per month/per line (A La Carte). The new rates apply to Virgin Mobile USA's contract handset lineup including the Ocean, Ocean 2, Mysto, Fin and Heat.
Virgin Mobile USA's contract plans also make it easier to connect with friends and families overseas. Competitive rates are always available and now, customers who sign up for a Virgin Mobile contract plan between June 10 and August 31, 2009 will be able to make calls to South Korea for only 5¢ per minute(1).
(1) Standard airtime rates apply to all international calls.
Virgin
Country Landline Mobile USA T-
Rates/Minutes - Contract ATT Verizon Sprint Mobile
---------------- ---------- ----- ----- ----- -----
Mexico Landline $0.25 $0.49 $0.49 $0.39 $0.49
Mexico Mobile $0.25 $0.65 $0.65 $0.57 $0.49
El Salvador Landline $0.50 $2.19 $1.49 $0.99 $1.49
El Salvador Mobile $0.50 $2.30 $1.52 $0.99 $1.49
Guatemala Landline $0.50 $2.19 $1.49 $1.49 $1.49
Guatemala Mobile $0.50 $2.23 $1.51 $1.49 $1.49
Honduras Landline $0.50 $2.19 $1.49 $1.99 $1.49
Honduras Mobile $0.50 $2.24 $1.51 $1.99 $1.49
South Korea $0.05* $3.49 $1.49 $0.99 $0.99
China $0.10 $3.49 $1.53 $1.49 $1.49
Canada $0.10 $0.29 $0.49 $0.39 $0.20
Philippines $0.25 $3.49 $1.49 $0.99 $0.99
*Comparison based on competitive pricing data published on competitor
websites as of June 8, 2009.
*Promotional Rate. Non-promotional rate is $0.10/min.
More information on Virgin Mobile USA's new family plan rates can be found online at http://www.virginmobileusa.com [2] as of June 10th.
About Virgin Mobile USA, Inc.
Virgin Mobile USA, Inc. (NYSE: VM), through its operating company Virgin Mobile USA, L.P., offers more than 5 million customers control, flexibility and choice through Virgin Mobile's Plans Without Annual Contracts, with coverage powered by the Nationwide Sprint Network. Virgin Mobile USA also offers unlimited all-in contract plans with advanced devices like the Ocean 2.
More than 90% of its customers report satisfaction. Virgin Mobile USA service recently announced its Pink Slip Protection program, which provides eligible monthly plan customers who lose their jobs and become eligible for state unemployment benefits free service for up to three months*. Its full slate of smart, stylish and affordable handsets are available at approximately 40,000 top retailers nationwide and online at http://www.virginmobileusa.com/ [2], with Top-Up cards available at almost 150,000 locations.
*Subject to certain terms and conditions
Contact information:
Corinne Nosal
Virgin Mobile USA
908-607-4235
Email Contact [3]
Justine Navaja
SHIFT Communications
917-723-7209
Email Contact [4]
Links:
[1] http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_multimedia?prid=508650&attachid=999071
[2] http://www.virginmobileusa.com/
[3] http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=61F3AF017665BC18
[4] http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=2BA4F9117E65D0F9