New plans offer 4G LTE multi-line data sharing for as low as $30/line
for three lines
Company Website:
http://www.virginmobileusa.com
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- (Business Wire)
Virgin Mobile USA announced today the launch ofthe industry’s
first no-contract data sharing plans, available exclusively at Walmart.
Beginning Saturday, Jan. 17, the new plans are available on four
specific 4G LTE1 smartphones pre-loaded with the Virgin
Mobile data-sharing application, which provides data buy-ups and
international add-ons with one touch, directly from the device. Every
multi-line plan will also come with a free Mobile Hotspot feature,
making it even easier to share data across Wi-Fi enabled devices.
“At Virgin Mobile we are committed to offering prepaid customers
innovative new wireless options,” said Angela Rittgers, vice
president-Sprint Prepaid. “We were the first prepaid carrier to offer
texting keyboards and texting-only plans, first to help customers pay
less for talk they weren’t using, the first to feature a totally
customized plan, and now thefirst data sharing plans. The new
data sharing plans bring some of the most aggressive shared-line plans
ever launched to Walmart.”
Virgin Mobile’s Data Done Right data share plans feature:
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Preloaded Virgin Mobile app that enables customers to manage data
sharing directly from their device
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No additional monthly line fees
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One-touch data buy-up options starting at just $10/month for 1GB
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Popular social media and music streaming apps without data charges,
such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pandora – unlimited usage
without counting against the customer’s data allotment for just $5 per
month2
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Flexible international plan options
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Parental control features with device curfew and app restrictions
“At Walmart, we know our no-contract wireless customers are looking for
some of the same experiences as contract wireless users – including high
performing smart phones available on great plans at great prices,” said
Mehrdad Akbar, vice president of Wireless, Connected Home, Wearables and
Tablets, Walmart. “We are always seeking ways to innovate for our
customers, which is why we’ve worked closely with Virgin Mobile to offer
exclusive new plans such as data sharing.”
Virgin Mobile Data Done Right Plans starting as low as $30 per
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| $65/month (2 lines) |
| $90/month (3 lines) |
| $115/month (4 lines) | |
Talk
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Unlimited
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Unlimited
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Unlimited
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Text
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Unlimited
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Unlimited
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Unlimited
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Data3 |
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4GB 3G/4G LTE
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8GB 3G/4G LTE
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12GB 3G/4G LTE
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In addition to the new data plans, Virgin Mobile is also delivering a
new set of single-line, unlimited plans to Walmart customers:
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Options |
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| $35/month |
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| $45/month | |
Talk
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300 minutes
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Unlimited
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Text
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Unlimited
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Unlimited
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Data3 |
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Unlimited (2.5GB high-speed data)
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Unlimited (2.5GB high-speed data)
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Virgin Mobile Unlimited and Data Share will be immediately available on
updated editions of the HTC Desire® 510 [$99.88], LG Tribute™
[$79.88] and LG Volt™ [$149.88]. Data Share service will also
make its debut on the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime™ [$129.88]4
, also available starting Jan. 17. The Galaxy Core Prime features a4.5-inch
display, 1.2GHz quad core processor, Android 4.4 KitKat® and
a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera.
More devices are expected to be introduced by the end of February.
A $20 starter kit is required to activate each new line of service and
includes two months of unlimited music streaming without counting
against the customer’s data allotment5.
For more information, please visit thisAdvance
Info pagetoday and as of Saturday, visit http://www.virginmobileusa.com/datashare.
About Virgin Mobile USA
Virgin Mobile USA, one of Sprint's prepaid brands, offers value-seeking
customers control, flexibility and connectivity through a variety of
no-contract single line and multi-line data sharing wireless plans on
the Nationwide Sprint Network with LTE and Enhanced LTE service (where
available). Virgin Mobile offers a selection of iconic Android™-powered
smartphones. Experience Virgin Mobile on the Web at Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram
and You
Tube.
Samsung and Galaxy are all registered trademarks of Samsung
Electronics Co., Ltd.
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1 Where available
2 Good for one device. Automatically renews monthly.
3 Unlimited features are while on-network (non-roaming)
only. Video streaming may be limited to 3G speeds. 3G/4G speeds
subject to device/coverage availability. Once multi-line plan’s
applicable 3G/4G data threshold reached, data access ends. Once
single-line plan’s applicable 3G/4G data threshold reached, speeds
reduced (including video) to 2GB speeds for remainder of plan
cycle. Additional data access available for purchase.
4 Device pricing excludes taxes.
5 Excludes taxes. Top-up pins sold separately.
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Contacts:
Sprint
Danielle Babbington, 949-748-3418
Danielle.Babbington@sprint.com
or
Jayne
Wallace, 908-660-0400
Jayne.Wallace@sprint.com
Source: Sprint
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