Mell Is Virgin Mobile closing down in the UK?
Customers of Virgin Mobile’s (Virgin Media) Pay As You Go (PAYG) plans have been informed that the service is “ending” and it will be gradually phased out between October 2021 and January 2022. After careful review, we’ve decided to close our Pay As You Go services and focus on providing even greater Pay Monthly plans.
What is security key on Virgin Mobile?
With a Virgin Mobile phone, your account PIN, which used to be called a vKey, is very important. This number is your security key to access your account over the phone, online or when you call customer services.
Are Virgin Media Phones Good?
Virgin Mobile has strong 4G coverage and some near-unique extras, like data rollover and free WhatsApp, Twitter and Facebook Messenger messaging. Its prices aren’t too high either, making it a strong overall choice of mobile network. With 5G too, plus unlimited data plans and Wi-Fi Calling, there’s a lot to like.
What is a freestyle phone contract?
What is a freestyle contract? Unlike standard mobile contracts that most mobile providers offer, our Freestyle contracts split your monthly payment in two. This means you see one charge for your mobile plan – for your texts, calls and data, and another for the cost of your phone.
How do I get my virgin pin number?
Forgotten your PIN
- Press Home on the remote.
- Select Help & Settings.
- Select Help, then select TV Care.
- Select Reset my PIN.
How do I check my contract with Virgin Mobile?
To see your contract:
- Register or sign in at virginmedia.com/myvirginmedia.
- Select My Bills.
- Select View Contract.
Is Virgin Mobile 4G?
Virgin Mobile runs on Bell’s network, which is one of the most reliable and farthest-spanning networks in the nation. Virgin Mobile’s 4G LTE network covers over 99% of Canadians, meaning you can rest assured you’ll receive great coverage—as long as you live in a highly-populated area.
How long do Virgin take to deliver phones?
For orders that contain a SIM-only we offer Royal Mail First Class post free of charge and will process, fulfil and deliver your item(s) within 3 – 5 days from when your order details are taken.
Can I have 2 Virgin Mobile contracts?
Virgin Mobile’s Family Plan gives families flexibility to choose from a variety of SIM Only deals or Freestyle plans – mixing and matching to suit each individual’s needs. For example, customers could choose to have a 12 month SIM Only deal and two Freestyle handset deals all registered under one Family Plan account*.
Who bought out Virgin Mobile?
Virgin Mobile USA
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Successor | Boost Mobile |
| Headquarters | Kansas City, Missouri , United States |
| Number of locations | 40,000 (handset retail partners) 150,000 (Top-Up card retailers) |
| Area served | Contiguous United States Hawaii Puerto Rico |
Do you have to sign contract with Virgin Mobile?
Contracts – We’re all familiar with this one – Virgin Mobile still requires you to sign a 2 year contract. Do I have to sign a contract to get a Virgin Mobile plan? Yes. You must sign a 2 year agreement to use Virgin Mobile services. Does Virgin Mobile offer daily flat fee roaming options to extend the use of your entire plan while travelling?
What do I need to know about Virgin Mobile?
The Virgin Mobile website has an interactive coverage map located here if you’re interested in putting your address in to see exactly what coverage looks like by your home or office and surrounding area. Virgin Mobile offers 6 different tiers of plans and requires that you sign a 2 year agreement. The tiers are:
What’s the difference between Virgin Mobile and EE?
Virgin Mobile offers 4G & 5G plans with data rollover, Freestyle contracts and data-free messaging. In the UK, Virgin Mobile offers 4G and 5G mobile plans, both on a SIM-only basis and with a new Pay Monthly phone. Customers with a 4G plan will have coverage from EE, whereas customers with a Virgin Mobile 5G plan will have coverage from Vodafone.
Can a Virgin Mobile phone be upgraded at any time?
You can upgrade your phone at any time by paying off the remainder of your loan. You can also upgrade or downgrade your airtime contract at any time (e.g. upgrading to get more data, or downgrading to save a bit of money). Please see the Virgin Mobile website for a complete list of the handsets they offer on a Freestyle Pay Monthly contract.