Virgin mobile, well at least the phone works

Advantages: Cheap, good online account options
Disadvantages: Rude staff, not willing to offer a good deal for a new contract

...Last year i decided i was sick of pay as you go mobile's partly because i was spending a small fortune and partly because i found once my credit ran out along with my battery my phone would gather dust untill i topped up again. So i decided to go on contract, small problem there as i have no ID lol yes its strange i know but i have no drivers licnece or passport so that leaves a birth certificate and thats not much good these days because everywhere has to have photo ID. So after spending hours online looking and different networks and shops ect i guessed without my photo ID it was going to be imposible to get my contract. GETTING MY CONTRACT~ I then took one last look at virgin mobile and after reading there terms it seemed they did not need to see ID just do a credit check against your name! fantastic i thought, so i went and i...

sarah24484 14.03.2008 · Read review
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Apple iPhone: The Future of mobile phones?

Advantages: great look, easy to use interface, many useful aplications... and so much more
Disadvantages: Bluetooth technology is limited, internet access is slow

...way to access the internet. However, the phone which is currnetly only on O2 at the moment shows that apple really have what it takes to dominate the mobile phone market. I urge you all to gt an iphone, they are so easy to use, they look great, and a team of well educated staff are always there in apple shops to help you if you have any problems. another minor detail about this phone which puts me off, is that you cannot transfer data between phones via bluetooth, obviously this is to prevent pirate songs being sent across apples interface, but it would be nice to be able to send photos to a friend via bluetooth instead of using the internet. the camera is two mgapixel which is fine for a phone and can comfortably take good quality photos with it. Also, the voicemail function is a brilliant idea that apple have enhanced their moble...

joshm12 30.05.2008 · Read review
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iPhone: Apple's debut into the the mobile world

Advantages: Sleek, Touch-pad, WiFi, EDGE, Email, Youtube, Safari, iPod
Disadvantages: Lacks practical features

...Apple makes an entry into the world of mobile phones with the release of the iPhone, a cutting-edge piece of technology aimed at revolutionising the cellphone industry. I recently bagged an iPhone and a fair share of delights and disappointments along with it. The Good: -Amazing, state-of-the-art touch pad system that facilitates much accuracy, innovative commands (eg, zoom by pinching and stretching) and multi-touch recognition by simply using one's fingers -2MP Camera: although only 2megapixels, the camera is of very high quality -WiFi, Edge, Bluetooth, SSH support -Built-in, high quality Internet Browser (Safari), Youtube Application and Email Application -Google Map Application, capable of "emulating" a GPS-like system -iPOD integrated into phone, iTunes support, Standard Audio Format support -POTENTIAL: The integrated OS...

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Virgin Mobile

Advantages: Everything is an Advantage
Disadvantages: Naaa

...After being with virgin mobile since it first was set up in 1999 and still at this present day, I have had no problems with them at all. I first started with the Philips Savvy and then moved on to a Nokia 3310 cause I dropped water on the damn thing, but other than that I have had no problem with the operator itself. The thing that drew me towards the idea of Virgin mobile was: 1) Cheap calls 2) Free voice mail (which you have to pay for on other operators) 3) Great savings and deals (when you buy a phone and during the time you are with them) 4) Friendly staff to help you out if some thing goes wrong or when you register. 5) Great COVERAGE (for once) 6) Different way to pay 1) Cheap calls: The phone prices are cheap than other operators, which are always a big thing for the public, and over the last couple of years...

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Virgin Mobile

Advantages: great customer service, good call plans, free voicemail
Disadvantages: lack of different call plans

...for those who call users on the other mobile networks in the UK. The great thing about this plan is that there is a flat rate of 15p - whether it is a landline, or a mobile, of ANY UK network. With this tariff, you also get alot of free text and call time, simply for using you phone, but i'll outline that a little bit further down in the review. Infact, maybe worth mentioning just now. Below is a short summary of the costs you can expect with this plan: * When you send 5 texts(UK), you get 5 free texts! *When you talk for 5 minutes, the next 5 minutes are free * Calls to landlines, virgin mobiles, and other networks are 15p - it's a flat rate - so there is no confusion at all! OVERALL SCORE : 9/10 Keeping track of your account Keeping track of your Virgin Mobile Pay As You Go account could not be easier. When you...

RyanC92 14.11.2008 · Read review
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I STILL HAVE MY VIRGINity ...... MOBILE

Advantages: Cheaper to run, no contract
Disadvantages: E Top Up card not excepted everywhere

...Virgin mobiles ? Pay As You Go I have had a virgin mobile for the past 2 years and so far never had any problems with coverage apart from the depths of North Devon when I have to stand on a wall to make a phone call. I purchased a Nokia 3310 to replace my siemens, which was my first purchase via the Virgin.com website, only then to be replaced by my Nokia about a year later. Virgin Mobile offers you a discount if you have already purchased a phone from them previously and chuck in a £5 air time voucher to get you started. Sort of an up grade if you like. Virgin mobile offer something called Virgin Extras when you are online, you can set up text alerts for free on the following subjects i.e. Sports news, music, going out (cinema releases), staying in (video/DVD releases) travel offers and news, shopping, organiser and fun...

Zoe30 16.08.2002 · Read review
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Virgin Mobile

Advantages: good tarrifs, free voicemail
Disadvantages: none really

...I recently had an old phone i wanted to use, so I thought I'd buy a Sim card pack. The cheapest deal was Virgin Mobile, which cost only 10 pounds including 5 pounds free airtime. It was simple to use, with pay as you go, with no extra charges, line rental, contract, etc. I'm happy with this service, although I have nothing to compare it to as I only arrived in the UK. There are many features I like about the Virgin network : - texts are cheap, only 3p to other virgin users, or other networks is 10p - Its free to pick up voicemail. - You can pay using direct debit with no extra charge for itemised statements (while most other networks do). Other ways are using credit/debit card, e-top card or vouchers. - If you spend over 30 pounds in a month, with direct debit or card, you can get 10% airtime back next month. - An easy to...

radish84 13.10.2003 (25.10.2003) · Read review
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Virgin Mobile's Choice of Pay as You go tariffs

Advantages: Great Value calls
Disadvantages: Lack of mobile internet bundles

...Virgin Mobile,part of the Virgin Media Group, is the UK's largest virtual mobile network now offers a choice of 2 Pay As You Go tariffs. From my experience I found Virgin Mobile great value for money especially when making voice calls or when using voicemail, the customer service is good,the website is speedy and they reply to emails within 2 hours usually! More info about tariffs and value for money is explained below: The Standard Tariff is ideal for those who call mainly landlines,Virgin Mobiles,080,084 and 0870 numbers as well as Voicemail. The more time you spend on the phone,the cheaper the calls become and calls to certain international destinations can be quite good value for money in comparison to other UK networks and landline providers. The Daily Bonus Tariff is ideal if you call mostly other UK mobile networks...

m419 23.03.2008 · Read review
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Virgin mobile - fantastic!

Advantages: Great prices, service, rewards, website... and lots more!
Disadvantages: Website sometimes won't load

...with the other network. Smiles all round! How to Top-Up: This is very simple as you have several options: 1) Ring 789 (free) from your Virgin mobile phone and register your debit/credit card to allow you to top up wherever you are - great if you're like me and run out of credit when you really need to ring home! 2) Register your debit/ credit card details online and top up that way 3) Use your 'E-Top up card' (which you get included with the sim pack) to buy credit in a number of stores. Its a credit card sized card that you give to the cashier to swipe - can be used in most supermarkets and other shops like WHSmiths, Woolworths etc. 4) The old fashioned way - buy a top up voucher from a Virgin mobile shop (although I have found they often run out of vouchers in the smaller denominations and you find yourself having to fork...

mouse_20 22.02.2006 (24.02.2006) · Read review
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Virgin Mobile, excellent in all ways

Advantages: Easy access, good signal, good deals
Disadvantages: Not a huge range of phones compared to some network providers

...I've been a customer of Vodafone, 3 Mobile and Virgin Mobile and I have to say that Virgin is the best network company I have been with. Since joining Virgin I have not even thought about moving to a different network and can honestly say that unless there are some drastic changes I won't be anytime soon. Everything from the rates to the customer service have been excellent. When I first bought my phone from Virgin, I was offered a choice of 3 rewards which I think is much better than most networks where you are stuck with whatever they choose to give you. Possibly one of the most practical things about Virgin mobile is that I have yet to find an area in the country where I can't easily find signal to make a call or send a text message. I would say that Virgin Mobile is the best Network provider anyone could choose to use no...

Sarah8814 02.01.2009 · Read review
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