Boycotting Virgin Mobile USA
So, I’ve started a boycott. This one’s for real, although I’m unable to participate in it myself (I can’t afford a new phone.)
Please join me in my efforts to Boycott Virgin Mobile USA. The company blocks twitter. That’s really the only reason. They acknowledge that they “do not support it” and they refuse to support it, despite my unlimited plan, so, I’m calling for a boycott!
Please Tweet this blog and join me in my efforts! This is unacceptable =)
Thanks~
Navarr
Virgin Mobile USA Needs some Continuity!
Virgin Mobile USA purchased Helio lately, which is super freaking awesome and all well and good, except for the lack of continuity across plans. Want an example?
The Virgin Mobile Shuttle. A fantastic, 3G phone that comes without a contract. The phone itself costs just $80, and for unlimited talk, the price is only $50 per month. Not a bad deal, is it? You can even add unlimited texting into that deal for another $10 per month.
Then, of course, there is the Helio Heat. Cost of $219 (Minus an additional $170 if you’re a new member, and another $49 if you’re purchasing online for a free phone!) But if you want unlimited talk on that plan (and nothing else) it’ll run you $80 per month! 
Although, you can move that up to a Completely Unlimited Voice, Data, Text, IM, etc. for $100 per month; but still, in comparison the prices for the plans just don’t add up!
So what does Virgin Mobile need to do? Personally, I think they should finally combine Helio with themselves, and even out the plans to bring them some continuity! Without it, things just don’t seem to be in the right ballpark.