Overview: Virgin Mobile has a heavy emphasis on smartphones. With Virgin prepaid, you can most likely get the smartphone the suits your needs. They are always adding to their selection including smartphones from HTC, Samsung, Motorola and LG.
Virgin Mobile Prepaid Data Plans:
As you can see from the above image, the Virgin Mobile prepaid data plans are not complicated. For $35 per month you can get unlimited web, data, messaging and email. That also includes 300 anytime minutes. The next step up is the $45 per month data plan which also gives you unlimited web, data, messaging and email. Since you pay $10 more, you're getting 1200 anytime minutes. The most costly prepaid plan from Virgin Mobile is the $55 per month plan which gives you unlimited everything.
Virgin Mobile has an excellent data plan comparison chart where they compare their prices to the competition. Check it out here.
2012 Updated Listings:
Venture - Coming Soon!
The next smartphone in the Virgin Mobile lineup is the Venture. It's a cheap option and will cost $99.
Specs of the Venture:
2.8-inch display
600MHz processor
512MB RAM
microSD slot (up to 32GB max)
512MB internal storage
2MP camera
GPS
Wifi
Bluetooth
LG Optimus Slider
Price: Approx. $199 (check official site for updated price)
Android 2.3
3.2-inch touchscreen, slide-out QWERTY keyboard
800 MHz processor
Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking
3.2-MP camera/camcorde
Bluetooth stereo music
GPS navigation and location services
Up to 3.8 hours of talk time, up to 288 hours (12 days) of standby time
Price: Approx. $179 (check official site for updated price)
Android 2.3
3.2-inch touchscreen
320 x 480 pixels; 256K color depth
5-megapixel camera with auto-focus, LED flash, and video
480p video capture (640 x 480 pixels)
600 Mhz processor means higher-quality graphics and faster performance
Android platform 2.3 Gingerbread + HTC Sense
Bluetooth connectivity
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 32 GB
100 MB internal memory
Messaging via text, video, picture, and instant messaging
Music player compatible with MP3 format.
FM Radio (headset required)
Web browser
E-mail access
Organizer tools including calendar, alarm clock, memo, calculator, and stopwatch.
Speakerphone for hands-free communication.
3.5mm headphone jack
Hearing aid compatibility = M4/T4. , slide-out QWERTY keyboard
includes: handset, rechargeable battery, USB charger, 2GB MicroSD card
Motorola Triumph
Price: Approx. $279 (check official site for updated price)
4.1-inch touchscreen display
480 x 800 pixel resolution
Android 2.2 operating system
5MP camera w/ 720p HD video capture
Wi-Fi capability
MicroSD slot, supports up to 32 GB
Access to Android Market
2GB built in storage
512MB RAM
1400mAh battery
Qualcomm MSM8655 CPU
HDMI output
Stereo Bluetooth
LG Optimus V
Price: Approx. $129 (check official site for updated price)
Android 2.2 operating system
Built-in GPS for real-time location on maps, driving directions, and more (additional charges may apply)
3.2-inch touchscreen display
480 x 320 pixels resolution, 16 million color depth
Onscreen keyboard
Swype input system allows you to input text faster and easier by gliding your finger around the keyboard, moving from letter to letter in one continuous motion. The Swype technology then calculates what word you're intending to type
3.2MP auto-focus camera/camcorder
Digital media player compatible with MP3, WMA, and AAC music files plus MPEG4 video formats
FM radio
Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock
Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go
2 GB microSD card with support for optional cards up to 32 GB
Text (SMS) and picture/video (MMS) messaging
Access to popular instant messaging services
Access to personal and work e-mail (supports Microsoft Exchange corporate e-mail)
HTML Web browser
Organizer tools including calendar, voice memo, calculator, and alarm
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
USB connectivity with mass storage and charging capabilities
3.5mm headset/headphone jack
Samsung Intercept
Price: Approx. $99 (check official site for updated price)
3.2-inch WQVGA touchscreen
Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
Android 2.1 operating system
3.2-megapixel camera
2 GB microSD card with support for optional cards up to 32 GB
256 MB internal memory
800 MHz processor
Bluetooth for hands-free calling with connected wireless headsets
Voice Search to find nearby locations or web content just by speaking
WiFi connectivity for sending emails, browsing the web, or checking for status updates
Virgin Mobile Live streams music 24/7 from past and present Virgin Mobile Festival artists
Tools: Calendar, Calculator, Flashlight, Alarm Clock, World Clock, Stop Watch & Timer
Google mobile services including Google Search, Google Maps, Google Talk, Gmail, YouTube, and syncing with Google Calendar
Rich email client supports MS Exchange, Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Windows Live Hotmail, POP3/IMAP
Outlook syncing capability to synchronize business mail, contacts, and calendars automatically
Sprint's 3G network lets you enjoy faster web surfing, downloads, messaging, and more on your phone
Opera Mini mobile web browser for surfing the web
LG Rumor Touch
Price: Approx. $79 (check official site for updated price)
3-inch touch-enabled display
240 x 400 pixel resolution
Side-sliding full QWERTY keyboard
Onboard GPS
2MP camera with video capture (2x digital zoom)
47 MB user-accessible internal memory
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB
Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1)
Web browser with built-in online services including Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Google Maps, and YouTube
Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture/video and IM instant messaging
Personal e-mail access
3.5mm headphone jack
Up to 7 hours of talk time, up to 170 hours (6.7 days) of standby time
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