5G Technology World

  • 5G Technology and Engineering
  • FAQs
  • Apps
  • Devices
  • IoT
  • RF
  • Radar
  • Wireless Design
  • Learn
    • 5G Videos
    • Ebooks
    • EE Training Days
    • FAQs
    • Learning Center
    • Tech Toolboxes
    • Webinars/Digital Events
  • Handbooks
    • 2024
    • 2023
    • 2022
    • 2021
  • Resources
    • Design Guide Library
    • EE World Digital Issues
    • Engineering Diversity & Inclusion
    • Engineering Training Days
    • LEAP Awards
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe

Virgin Mobile Preps Shared Data Prepaid Plans

By Staff Author | January 16, 2015

Virgin Mobile today announced it will offer prepaid plans allowing two or more lines to share data.

Beginning Jan. 17 and available exclusively at Walmart, Virgin Mobile will offer three new plans for sharing data. All include unlimited talk and text. The $65 tier features two lines and 4GB of 3G/4G data; the $90 tier features three lines and 8GB of data; and the $115 tier features four lines and 12GB of data.

Dubbed Data Done Right, the new plans will also feature one-touch data buy-ups at $10 for 1GB and a $5 add-on that allows unlimited use of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pandora without it counting against your data plan.

But for starters, the shared data plans are only available with four phones: updated editions of the HTC Desire 510 ($99.88), LG Tribute ($79.88) and LG Volt ($149.88) as well as the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime ($129.88). The Core Prime, available only for customers on shared data plans, features a 4.5-inch display, 1.2GHz quad core processor, Android 4.4 KitKat and a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera.

Virgin is promising more devices will be available by the end of February.

In addition to the cost of the phone, new customers will have to buy a $20 starter SIM for each device but two months of unlimited music streaming is included in the price.

Virgin is also introducing a pair of new single-line plans. For $35 per month, customers can get unlimited text and data (2.5GB high-speed) and 300 voice minutes, or they can pay $45 for the same package with unlimited voice minutes instead.


Filed Under: Carriers

 

Next Article

← Previous Article
Next Article →

Related Articles Read More >

eSIM
eSIM eases changing carriers for phones and IoT
QoE and QoS comparison
Benchmarking in 5G: More important than ever
iPhone 12
I bought a 5G phone, now what?
6G
Key takeaways from 6G Symposium

Featured Contributions

  • Overcome Open RAN test and certification challenges
  • Wireless engineers need AI to build networks
  • Why AI chips need PCIe 7.0 IP interconnects
  • circuit board timing How timing and synchronization improve 5G spectrum efficiency
  • Wi-Fi 7 and 5G for FWA need testing
More Featured Contributions

EE TECH TOOLBOX

“ee
Tech Toolbox: 5G Technology
This Tech Toolbox covers the basics of 5G technology plus a story about how engineers designed and built a prototype DSL router mostly from old cellphone parts. Download this first 5G/wired/wireless communications Tech Toolbox to learn more!

EE LEARNING CENTER

EE Learning Center
“5g
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND STAY CONNECTED
Get the latest info on technologies, tools and strategies for EE professionals.

Engineering Training Days

engineering
“bills
5G Technology World
  • Enews Signup
  • EE World Online
  • DesignFast
  • EDABoard Forums
  • Electro-Tech-Online Forums
  • Microcontroller Tips
  • Analogic Tips
  • Connector Tips
  • Engineer’s Garage
  • EV Engineering
  • Power Electronic Tips
  • Sensor Tips
  • Test and Measurement Tips
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise

Copyright © 2025 WTWH Media LLC. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media
Privacy Policy

Search 5G Technology World