Virgin Mobile is now offering an $80 a month flat-rate calling plan for unlimited voice service called "Totally Everything." The service, available July 1, will be a pre-paid plan (requiring no contracts) and is one of the lowest priced flat-rate plans offered by a growing list of wireless carriers including Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint.Virgin Mobile's "Totally Everything" flat-rate price of $80 however doesn't include everything you might want to do with your phone. For an additional $10 a month you can get unlimited text-messaging and e-mails.
No Service Contract Ball and Chain
On the positive side Virgin Mobile customers won't have to sign a service contract. That allows customers unhappy with their service to avoid early termination fees should they decide to cancel their Virgin Mobile account. Other carriers such as Sprint offer unlimited cell phone service packages but require multi-year service commitments that include hefty early termination fees should you cancel your account before the contract expires.
The move by Virgin Mobile to offer a contract-free service at a price that undercuts unlimited plans from Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint is seen as a bold attempt to hold on to and grow its customer base. Virgin Mobile has 5.1 million customers and reported a decline in new customer acquisitions in the first quarter 2008.
From Virgin Mobile's Web site:
No Annual Contracts, Nationwide Calling
* Totally Unlimited Calling for $79.99/Month
* Call Any Number, Any Network
* No Activation Fees
* No Roaming or Long-Distance Charges
* Pay with Cash, Credit or Debit
* Add Unlimited Text & Messaging for $10/Month
* Adjust Your Plan Anytime
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