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Virgin Mobile; iPhone 8GB, $70 a Month, Includes $520 Monthly Credit and 1 GB Monthly Data

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Virgin Mobile; iPhone 8GB, $70 a Month, Includes $520 Monthly Credit and 1 GB Monthly Data
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SomeGuyOnOzB on 01/08/2008 - 15:38 virginmobile.com.au (682 clicks)

Since there's a deal for 3 being discussed at the moment, I figured some of those people might be interested in the Virgin mobile offer :)

8GB iPhone (originally 16GB but sold out)
$70 a month
$520 monthly credit included + Free to V extra
1 GB data a month included
Uses the Optus network (supposed to be better coverage than 3)

I think from the guys' calculations for 3 vs Optus, this deal is better than 3, plus has more monthly credit.

:)

Note: I'm not a Virgin mobile employee. Just a Virgin mobile customer. I'm also not personally interested in the iPhone … if anyone has info on those dual sim card phones from DealExtreme though … maybe you could let me know here :)

Note 2: Everyone who voted positive before shosho's comment were voting on the now sold out offer of 16 GB phone (not 8 GB) :)

Note 3: Snibbo warns people to check the fine print on excess data charges. If anyone finds or reads it, could they write a comment? :)

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  • SomeGuyOnOzB on 01/08/2008 - 15:42

    Especially as I'm looking at a phone costing $200 or less, outright … not so fascinated by the iPhone yet … :)

  • POWERevolution on 01/08/2008 - 16:00

    I'm waiting for Samsung i900 Omnia release in OZ & who's interest my AT&T/HTC Tynt 2?
    Better deal than Optus but overcharge for international calls!

    • John on 04/08/2008 - 01:05

      I've heard those Samsung got a slow response.

      • POWERevolution on 04/08/2008 - 03:24

        You mean in loading / start up?

  • jashjash on 01/08/2008 - 16:05

    At least with Virgin, you can use your Cap towards international calls.

    Other providers exclude international calls from their cap usage.

  • [Deactivated] on 01/08/2008 - 16:58

    (My ozbargain Tip of the Month)

    I saw
    I waited
    I Phoned
    I saved

    The earlier adopters always pay for the privilege. Apple PC Nokia Sony Samsung - whatever

    • scotty on 01/08/2008 - 20:45

      Maybe we should have a ozpete quotable quotes section in the forums… :)

      • SomeGuyOnOzB on 01/08/2008 - 21:41

        :) Sounds good to me :)

  • shosho on 01/08/2008 - 17:20

    16GB is now out of stock on the Virgin site.

  • SomeGuyOnOzB on 01/08/2008 - 17:22

    Not sure … but got a feeling this is a first come first serve offer.

    It says Black 16 GB is sold out. They still have white 16GB.

    8 GB is on the same plan. Same prices etc.

    I'm guessing, people can grab the 16 GB till it's all gone. Then there'll only be the 8GB models left on that plan …

    Having second thoughts about the Deal express $200 phones (but not 'cos I'm going to get an iPhone … really … I can resist :P )

  • SomeGuyOnOzB on 01/08/2008 - 17:26

    Oh, I must've been typing at the same time as shosho. Will update deal now. :)

  • POWERevolution on 01/08/2008 - 17:37

    That was quick for them to run out 16GB black!
    I only want Samsung i900 Omnia, please let me know when it will release in OZ.

  • elcheapo on 02/08/2008 - 00:18

    Good find :)

  • Evil-Elmo on 02/08/2008 - 08:52

    If I didn't have a large balance in my prepay account I think I'd be giving this a go. Probably the best iphone plan I've seen (not that I've looked very hard at the plans).

  • noneother on 02/08/2008 - 11:20

    Meh, iPhone

  • SomeGuyOnOzB on 02/08/2008 - 11:28

    Has anyone heard of any local dual sim dual network phones? :)
    Some of the DealExtreme ones let you have 2 sims in. A call can come in on either, and it'll tell you which one. Then when you want to call or SMS you can choose which sim to use :)

    Not sure how well they sync with organisers though, or how good is the interface for putting entries into the phone …

  • Snibbo on 02/08/2008 - 16:25

    Check the small print for excess charges. I heard a report recently on ABC radio that some Virgin Mobile plans have an excess data charge of 1.5c/kB. Doesn't sound much but it works out to $15,000 per GB. Haven't checked as I'm not buying one!

  • SomeGuyOnOzB on 02/08/2008 - 16:38

    Thanks Snibbo. I haven't gone with Virgin's data yet, but was considering it. I'll make sure to check the fineprint.

  • ShortyX on 02/08/2008 - 23:19

    What network does Virgin use?

    • shosho on 02/08/2008 - 23:23

      Optus. Virgin Mobile is owned by Optus.

  • POWERevolution on 16/08/2008 - 03:21

    Just wondering has anyone in here sign up?
    Would virgin mobile provide you an unlock code if you request?

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