Virgin Mobile to launch iPhone in February

**KRZR101** · 11-19-2009, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by eeyun

Pricing should be fairly similar to that of Rogers?

Exact same price as Rogers/Telus/Bell/Fido. Prices are set my Apple and the carriers must obey that or lose carrying the iPhone.

**wysiwyg** · 11-19-2009, 07:12 PM

Pricing, yes, but plans is what's most important!!!

I use Virgin Mobile France (GSM/HSDPA) when in Europe (much cheaper than Rogers roaming) and hope that the carrier lock on the iphone will be compatible between the two (unlikely, but one can only hope!)

This also means that Virgin's agreement for roaming (with France/UK SIMs) will begin using Bell instead of Rogers (At least for 3G) here in Canada.

**jehryn** · 11-19-2009, 10:03 PM

VM France and VM Canada probably wont be compatible with each other, seeing as one is owned by the Virgin Group and one owned by Bell, basically, 2 completely different companies

**curtxxx** · 11-19-2009, 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by hestati

I could not understand people who pay 900$ (3gs 32gig), when you can actually pay 250 for a 2g in excellent condition with 16 gb. Ok lets say 350 for 3g, since you want to use it on new network. I cannot imagine that slightly better camera can cost that much, and I cant think of anyone who really needs 32gb. And BTW, I understand that most of the people here will jailbreak the iphone, but considering the cost of non jailb Iphone with even the minimum of apps installed, its like what 1500$.

I admit, it is a very good phone, but 1500$ for it, gimme a break...

huh?

**kmusky** · 11-20-2009, 01:30 AM

Originally Posted by wysiwyg

Pricing, yes, but plans is what's most important!!!

Actually, with DAVE and Public Mobile launching about that time, the plans might actually be a little reasonable.

**wysiwyg** · 11-20-2009, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by jehryn

VM France and VM Canada probably wont be compatible with each other, seeing as one is owned by the Virgin Group and one owned by Bell, basically, 2 completely different companies

Are you sure Virgin Mobile is owned by Bell? Yes, they run on Bell's infrastructure (as a MVNO), but bell owns "SOLO" as their economic model, why would they bother with more than 1 low cost brand?

**bhuachua** · 11-20-2009, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by wysiwyg

Are you sure Virgin Mobile is owned by Bell? Yes, they run on Bell's infrastructure (as a MVNO), but bell owns "SOLO" as their economic model, why would they bother with more than 1 low cost brand?

Bell bought Virgin Mobile for around $250 million. I think they are trying same thing like Rogers did with Fido.

Watch out for Koodoo iPhone from Telus (No confirmation yet).

**xxHereIAmxx** · 11-20-2009, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by hestati

I admit, it is a very good phone, but 1500$ for it, gimme a break...

Then you're in luck, because the iPhone isn't $1500 lol. I think to buy out a 32gb 3GS is like $799.99. I have an iPhone and I'm not too concerned about suddenly not being an individual. Kind of makes the Ping app more useful.

**jjoaquin23** · 11-20-2009, 08:07 PM

this means that VM is gonna use SIM cards rite? would this mean I can get an unlocked HSPA phone and use it on Virgin?

**KRZR101** · 11-21-2009, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by wysiwyg

Are you sure Virgin Mobile is owned by Bell? Yes, they run on Bell's infrastructure (as a MVNO), but bell owns "SOLO" as their economic model, why would they bother with more than 1 low cost brand?

Yes, Bell completely owns Virgin Mobile now. Virgin Mobile is becoming more and more popular over Solo and it seems like Bell with give Solo the old axe and focus on Virgin who's doing a lot better.

**hestati** · 11-21-2009, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by xxHereIAmxx

Then you're in luck, because the iPhone isn't $1500 lol. I think to buy out a 32gb 3GS is like $799.99. I have an iPhone and I'm not too concerned about suddenly not being an individual. Kind of makes the Ping app more useful.

Its 799 because u probably jailbroken it. Now think about a legal way of doing things (I'm not a fan of legal ways, but just consider it), you gotta buy the apps, how much are those, 20-30$ each? Compare it to S60 where most of the apps are free, or to WM device. Iphone+apps will cost around 1000-1500, depending on the apps u have.

**Daer** · 11-21-2009, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by hestati

Its 799 because u probably jailbroken it. Now think about a legal way of doing things (I'm not a fan of legal ways, but just consider it), you gotta buy the apps, how much are those, 20-30$ each? Compare it to S60 where most of the apps are free, or to WM device. Iphone+apps will cost around 1000-1500, depending on the apps u have.

Most apps for the iphone are 99 cents to 10 dollars. I haven't found too many with my itouch for more then 10.

Personally I don't like the iphone. Guess it could be because I have the itouch so I know what the iphone could do. It's a good phone but overhyped. There are better phones depending on what you are looking for.

**live_strong** · 11-21-2009, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by hestati

Its 799 because u probably jailbroken it. Now think about a legal way of doing things (I'm not a fan of legal ways, but just consider it), you gotta buy the apps, how much are those, 20-30$ each? Compare it to S60 where most of the apps are free, or to WM device. Iphone+apps will cost around 1000-1500, depending on the apps u have.

aren't a good portion of the apps free, with most of the paid ones $0.99?

**artbungler** · 11-21-2009, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by hestati

Its 799 because u probably jailbroken it. Now think about a legal way of doing things (I'm not a fan of legal ways, but just consider it), you gotta buy the apps, how much are those, 20-30$ each? Compare it to S60 where most of the apps are free, or to WM device. Iphone+apps will cost around 1000-1500, depending on the apps u have.

I am by no means a fan of the iphone, i personally will never get one. But I'm wondering where you got your facts from? lol