© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/Virgin_Mobile_Online_Store Recent reviews written about Virgin Mobile Online Store en-us 80 80 http://www.epinions.com/Virgin_Mobile_Online_Store http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/e5/7c/Virgin_Mobile_Online_Store-resized80.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_425216806532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author VTMom - Virgin Mobile's Pay-As-You-Go cell phones are an inexpensive option. In addition, the coverage, at least in northwestern Vermont, is far better than Net10 or Tracfone. My first Virgin Mobile phone was purchased from the store, since then I've taken to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~425216806532 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:31:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_425216806532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_401512042116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jackb14 - Website is pretty good except for an important omission. You must calculate the amount of minutes included with each top-up card. For example if you buy a $20 card at 18 cents/minute, you must figure out how many minutes included. While anyone can do... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~401512042116 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:21:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_401512042116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_400594079364?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jierik - Our two year cingular contract expired and we were finally free to find something else. We had more than 3000 unused rollover minutes, despite being on the plan with the least number of monthly minutes, so it was obvious that we would benefit from... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~400594079364 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:02:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_400594079364?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_400053931652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author matmkdk50 - Virgin Mobile will be happy to help you until they are not getting your money. I have three phones from them in the last 3 months and have returned them all because they did not function correctly. When I finally gave up I asked them to transfer my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~400053931652 Mon, 6 Aug 2007 12:42:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_400053931652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_399701020292?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rkdk - The phone I ordered from Virgin Mobile quit working after two months of minimal use and good care. Virgin sent a replacement that would not charge on my existing recharger. They insisted that I return the non-working phones at my expense before they... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~399701020292 Wed, 1 Aug 2007 13:15:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_399701020292?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_375833857668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author guchuj05 - Price OK. Customer service is severely lacking. I called regarding daily charges from the XTRAS program, which I do not use. I saw daily charges for this thing I do not use, and the 'agent' I spoke to told me I must have pressed the XTRAS key,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~375833857668 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 21:24:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_375833857668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_375440641668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author therobiscool4 - I purchased my sister the Cyclops phone from Virgin Mobile. The price was about $79.99. It was delivered by FEDEX and came on time. The order had everything I purchased. I had a problem however with the picture messaging and it finally got fixed after... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~375440641668 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:00:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_375440641668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_372216925828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author rabodzey - I like debunking various scams and pseudo-scams around us, it seems like scam is a necessary attribute of capitalism, at least when there is little competition. This is the fundamental reason for poor customer service and sluggish products: people will... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~372216925828 Wed, 6 Jun 2007 08:38:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_372216925828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_350022635140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author dkriver - This was the worst customer service experience of my life. For one week I was asked to call back to check each day on the activation of my Virgin Mobile phone, which had some sort of amorphous problem. Each time I called, I explained my situation to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~350022635140 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:04:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_350022635140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_335607139972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kirsib - IT SEEMS LIKE THE CHEAPEST DEAL AROUND FOR US My husband just wants a phone to keep in touch with me if needed, maybe few minutes a day if that. He does not care about the texting or ring tones or games, we just need a basic affordable... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~335607139972 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 16:34:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_335607139972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_334731906692?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author pattib18 - My shopping experience was a very good one. I placed my order for my daughter and she received her new phone in about 3 days. My order was filled accurately however I didn't call customer service.When we activated the new Cyclops phone there was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~334731906692 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 22:16:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_334731906692?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_330155462276?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jeth - After using Virgin Mobile for about a half year, I decided to upgrade my phone to a newer model when I saw a refurbished unit on sale online at a decent price. Delivery was fast and the unit has worked fine. The transfer of my account to the new... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~330155462276 Thu, 8 Mar 2007 13:04:54 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_330155462276?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_306134552196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Ironcladd - Virgin Mobile: The Better Choice for Your Pre-paid or Pay as You Go Mobile Phone. By James P. Zaworski After I came back from China and Taiwan at the end of 2005, I needed a phone service, and didn’t want to have to commit to a year or multiple... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~306134552196 Sun, 14 Jan 2007 17:32:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_306134552196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_295719505540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cookiecooky - I decided to try the Virgin Mobile Online Store in order to purchase an inexpensive "glove box phone" for my parents to use in an emergency. This is not the normal target audience for Virgin Mobile as can be evidenced by the layout and tone of their... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~295719505540 Fri, 22 Dec 2006 20:34:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_295719505540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_287203364484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kate32 - Virgin Mobile is probably one of THE worst phone companies you can sign up with. Every time you buy a phone a new one comes out, they make it seem as thought it's different and it's not. The prices are way too high. The $20 every 3 month plan seems great... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~287203364484 Mon, 4 Dec 2006 03:24:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_287203364484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_283567492740?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author groove1 - Just an edi here: Virgin Mobile now charges a flat fee of 18 cents per minute if you do not have a month to month plan. This works out cheaper for me because I rarely talk over 5-10 minutes a day and before it was 25 cents per minute for the first 10... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~283567492740 Sat, 25 Nov 2006 17:36:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_283567492740?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_282710412932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author volleychicknj - I Love Virgin Mobile! I bought the switch_back from Target as a second cell phone to make text messaging easier - it will soon be my ONLY phone. I went to website and signed up - super easy - and they have tons of cool ring tones and graphics. I've been... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~282710412932 Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:59:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_282710412932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_260596469380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author joelm29 - I shopped quite hard on the internet and in stores to get through all the small print to find a really good service. I picked Virgin Mobile because of the low top-up amounts, the free long distance and the voice mail. At 25 cents per minute the rates... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~260596469380 Sun, 1 Oct 2006 11:58:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_260596469380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_254956965508?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author technophiliac - I've been a Virgin subscriber for several years, and just upgraded my old Kyocera cell phone to the new Slider Sonic. I was very pleased with many of the new features, but my phone was missing the 32MB memory card. A call to customer service was no... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~254956965508 Sat, 16 Sep 2006 07:31:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_254956965508?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_251938442884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author iamp20 - Tasks like number portability are extremely tedious to accomplish when you have to call in to talk to customer support. Its alot of menus, alot of unknowledgable, although nice operators, and alot of switching around. Also be prepared to be passed... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~251938442884 Sat, 2 Sep 2006 02:03:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_251938442884?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_249531108996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Bruguru - Are you tired of outrageous cell phone bills? I know I am. It seems every time you turn around, there&#146s a new fee or charge for something. Before you know it, you&#146ll probably see a &#147new fee imposition&#148 fee on your bill. Cingular recently... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~249531108996 Sat, 26 Aug 2006 11:19:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_249531108996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_240747056772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author ClementsPlace - I've been waiting for an advertised item to be in stock since May 1. It's now July 2006. I've been trying to get help for my existing Virginmobile cellphone. Had a case opened said I'd be hearing from someone in 24-72 hours. I called back... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~240747056772 Fri, 7 Jul 2006 13:48:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_240747056772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_230978260612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hempem - Harvard Student Recommended That's right - my brother, finishing up his M.B.A. at M.I.T. and invited to participate in a special coursework program at Harvard recently recommended I check into Virgin Mobile for my pre-paid cellular, as opposed... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~230978260612 Sat, 13 May 2006 00:32:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_230978260612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_219720683140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdglover - I really like Virgin Mobile a lot. The service is very reliable. Other people on ePinions have covered most of the good features. One cool one, though, that Virgin Mobile doesn't publicize: If you register a credit card with them for automatic... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~219720683140 Fri, 3 Feb 2006 16:05:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_219720683140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_217196170884?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author michelle7898 - Recently I purchased Virgin mobile phones for myself, my mother and my brother. I got them directly through Virgin Mobile Online Store. The prices were good. I bought the Vox for my mother at $49.99 and two k-7's for $19.99 each, for both myself and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~217196170884 Mon, 9 Jan 2006 21:21:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_217196170884?linkin_id=8003929