Virgin Mobile

**CarlHungus** · 10-30-2012, 05:39 PM

Does anyone have them? I listen to a lot of Clark Howard, and he recommends paying the full price for the phone with them and getting their cheap plans. I don't really know much about them though. For those that have them, are you happy with them overall?

**dabears32** · 10-30-2012, 06:17 PM

I have them... they are ok. Currently looking to upgrade my phone. Target had a sale last week for an iphone 4s for $500 which i got a rain check for and will probably get

**aauummm** · 10-30-2012, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by CarlHungus

Does anyone have them? I listen to a lot of Clark Howard, and he recommends paying the full price for the phone with them and getting their cheap plans. I don't really know much about them though. For those that have them, are you happy with them overall?

They are a Sprint reseller, so you are basically on the Sprint network. I only use them for mobile WIFI access while traveling, I do not use them for cell phone service. For mobile WIFI access they aren't too bad for the price, $40 per month with unlimited downloads and no contract, just pay for when we use it.

**fwiw** · 10-30-2012, 07:18 PM

aauumm is right, Virgin is on the Sprint network. I have a 300 minute monthly talk plan with unlimited text and data for $25/month. Unfortunately I have the unbelievably crappy LG Optimus V phone, which is the worst POS in the history of mankind. Saving up for something better -- they sell the iPhone now, but they're pretty steep IMO.

Virgin coverage is a little spotty north of Ankeny, but is great in downtown DSM. Never had a coverage problem while on the interstates.

**CarlHungus** · 10-30-2012, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by fwiw

aauumm is right, Virgin is on the Sprint network. I have a 300 minute monthly talk plan with unlimited text and data for $25/month. Unfortunately I have the unbelievably crappy LG Optimus V phone, which is the worst POS in the history of mankind. Saving up for something better -- they sell the iPhone now, but they're pretty steep IMO.

Virgin coverage is a little spotty north of Ankeny, but is great in downtown DSM. Never had a coverage problem while on the interstates.

Do you have to buy the phone through them, or can I buy a used iPhone on ebay? Also, would this be a bad service for me since I live in Ames?

**HuxleyClone** · 10-30-2012, 08:17 PM

Have you checked out Ting? They also are a Sprint
mvno but they roam on the Verizon network. I use primarily wifi for data and my bill with 1000 minutes and 1000 texts rruns about $33 a month. If you go over they bump you into the next tier-no penalty if you go under they LOWER your bbill Love emso far.

www.ting.com

Originally Posted by CarlHungus

Does anyone have them? I listen to a lot of Clark Howard, and he recommends paying the full price for the phone with them and getting their cheap plans. I don't really know much about them though. For those that have them, are you happy with them overall?

**CarlHungus** · 10-30-2012, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by HuxleyClone

Have you checked out Ting? They also are a Sprint
mvno but they roam on the Verizon network. I use primarily wifi for data and my bill with 1000 minutes and 1000 texts rruns about $33 a month. If you go over they bump you into the next tier-no penalty if you go under they LOWER your bbill Love emso far.

www.ting.com

Not familiar with them, but that sounds intriguing. Thanks for the info

**HuxleyClone** · 10-30-2012, 08:22 PM

i work in Ames -never dropped a call. Very happy with their servicee.

**HuxleyClone** · 10-31-2012, 09:58 AM

If u decide to go with Ting let me know-i can get ua friends and family rebate and I'd get a little too!

**mred** · 10-31-2012, 10:50 AM

Originally Posted by fwiw

aauumm is right, Virgin is on the Sprint network. I have a 300 minute monthly talk plan with unlimited text and data for $25/month. Unfortunately I have the unbelievably crappy LG Optimus V phone, which is the worst POS in the history of mankind.

Unfortunately, that plan is $35 now for new customers. I have the same plan (and same phone) and am grandfathered in at $25.

I like the Optimus V fine. I have it rooted so I can run link2sd and install most apps entirely on the SD card. Otherwise, the Optimus V really doesn't have enough space for many apps.