Can I buy a phone outright from Virgin Mobile?

You can also buy a phone outright and then take a PAYG plan, so you’ll pay the full price and then top your allowances up when it suits you. Virgin Mobile often includes a first top-up with PAYG smartphone purchases as well.

Is Virgin Mobile closing down in 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.

Do you get discount on Virgin Mobile?

But they ended up scrapping it, so you can no longer get a discount on your first mobile deal with them. However, Virgin Media broadband and TV customers can now get an exclusive discount on extra mobile plans. You also need to have a pay monthly phone or SIM contract with Virgin Mobile.

Do they still sell Virgin Mobile phones?

The Virgin Mobile USA service will be discontinued, and we are happy to announce that most of the existing Virgin Mobile customers will be transferred to our sister brand, Boost Mobile beginning in February.

Who is taking over Virgin Mobile?

O2
Virgin Media and O2, two of the biggest names in the telecommunications industry, officially merged in a 50:50 joint venture between their owners Liberty Global and Telefónica.

Has Virgin Mobile been sold?

What’s happened? First announced in May 2020 and ratified by the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority a year later, Virgin Media and O2 have now combined in a 50-50 deal to become one communications giant.

Is Virgin Mobile a good phone company?

All in all, Virgin Mobile is a great carrier, winning multiple awards for their stellar customer service. When it comes to plans, we believe the best value is in bringing your own phone. However, that may not always be feasible so it’s important to choose the plan where you get most value.

How do I get a 5G Sim from virgin?

To get 5G, you’ll need a 5G plan with us, as well as a 5G-compatible device and 5G network coverage. If you get a 5G device on any Pay Monthly plan or a SIM Only plan with us, you’ll enjoy 5G as standard. If you have a 4G device and plan with us, you’ll just need to finish paying off your phone before you can upgrade.

Will Virgin unlock my phone free?

Virgin Mobile pay monthly customers phones are unlocked. Pay as you go customers aren’t so lucky, though, with Virgin Mobile opting to lock certain models to its network. Is there a charge to unlock a phone? However, after you’ve owned the phone for 12 months, it’s free.

What network does Virgin Mobile run on?

As noted above, Virgin Mobile uses EE’s coverage for 4G customers and Vodafone’s for 5G ones. You can see speeds for both of those networks above, but we’re focusing on Vodafone’s, as all customers will eventually be moved to Vodafone’s infrastructure.