MVNO: June 2008 Archives
"'Totally Unlimited' for 79.99 per month is simply a better value
than postpaid plans offer," said Bob Stohrer, Chief Marketing Officer
of Virgin Mobile USA. "It is simply not necessary to sign a two-year
contract to get real worth with your wireless plan. This offer
surpasses the regional carriers' unlimited calling plans as well, as
most add on roaming charges that can cost customers as much as 79 cents
per minute. With 'Totally Unlimited,' Virgin Mobile USA is providing
consumers unlimited talk without all the limitations."
Consumers who opt for Virgin Mobile USA's new "Totally Unlimited"
calling plan will be able to talk as much as they want each month
across days, nights, weekdays and weekends. The Totally Unlimited plan
- like all Virgin Mobile USA calling plans - will be available for
purchase with cash using Top-Up cards, or with credit/debit for maximum
convenience. For just $10.00 more per month, consumers can add
Unlimited Text & Messaging, with texting, IM, email and picture
messages.
The Lifeline program helps
low-income Floridians maintain essential telephone service through a
monthly credit on their telephone bills. Under the Lifeline program,
residents who participate in certain public assistance programs are
eligible to receive a monthly discount of at least $13.50 - or more
than $160 per year.
TracFone's Lifeline
offering provides a free E911-compliant handset to eligible consumers
and 68 minutes of airtime per month. If a customer exceeds the first
68 minutes, TracFone provides an option to purchase additional minutes.
TracFone will begin offering $2, $5, and $10 cards that are strictly
for use by certified Lifeline customers. These prepaid cards will not
expire, and customers will receive a $0.20 a minute rate. Any unused
minutes will carry over to the next month.
Customers
can apply for Lifeline through the Florida Department of Children and
Families, the PSC, or by contacting a service provider directly.
