UTStarcom serves "Slice" to Virgin Mobile
[Thanks, Gusto and Jeremy]
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Read - Virgin Mobile Slice support page
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[Thanks, Gusto and Jeremy]
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Read - Virgin Mobile Slice support page
Read - UTStarcom
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Tyler Arnold @ Oct 18th 2006 5:33PM
Yeah, They're pretty cool. Ive had mine for a week now, They also sell them at Target stores. Just to let you guys know, but in dsome place the VirginXL and account and such features arent working yet.... I called Virgin Mobile about this and they sad to try and wait about 3 days and call them back. Also...
NOVEMBER 1st IS THE OFFICIAL RELEASE DATE ON THE VIRGIN MOBILE USA Website FYI... And questions... Id be glad to help since ive got one in my pocket right now...
PS- The Ringers And Wallpapers SUCK
chuck @ Oct 18th 2006 5:36PM
this phone has been at my local target for about 2 weeks.
glenview, il.. outside of chicago.
this phone is so ugly, and the keypad is ridiculously cramped and uncomfortable. if you're going to get a cheap virgin mobile phone, save $20 and buy the oystr.. at least you'll be able to use its keypad without rear ending someone.
Xtopher Robin @ Oct 18th 2006 8:50PM
Yeah, it's available at Wal-Mart too. I have one, and I really like it so far. But yeah, the built in ringers and wallpapers blow. lol It has really good reception though (on par with my Sanyo 4930 minus the roaming capabilities, and I live out in the country).
strider_mt2k @ Oct 20th 2006 10:51PM
My Rad Shmack has 'em now too.
Marsha Wells @ Oct 21st 2006 8:47PM
I know all about Starcom. It's great! Everyone should have one!
Tim O'Connor @ Oct 23rd 2006 10:07PM
Having had several of Virgin Mobile's other offerings, including the Slider Sonic and the Oystr, I have to say that the Slice is the only one of these phones that is worth anything in terms of quality and functionality. The Slider had a camera, but was one of the cheapest handsets I have ever used, while the Oystr was just sub-standard overall. Since I am actually someone who uses my phone and doesn't care about built-in wallpaper or ringtones, (and there are no ACTUAL ringers in the Kyocera phones - just music, which doesn't work for me since I am not 14) the Slice is built like a very tiny tank, gets more bars of reception in all locations around my town, and has the loudest and clearest audio of all of the VM phones I have used. This one is a keeper.
ANGELIA @ Nov 25th 2006 6:36AM
I just bought a slice from Radio Shack on sale for 19.99 and I love it! It's a nice phone for the money. The reception is good and if you don't like the built-in ringtones and graphics the cost to download from virgin mobile is also really inexpensive. So all in all, I'd say that it's a great value.
1nspctA G3dg3t @ Apr 8th 2007 8:20AM
I got it for $20 off craigslist. For a light cellphone user this is a cheap phone and a cheap phone service. Does it get any better than this? I don't think so.
I spent a few bucks on a couple of ring tones and wallpapers because, as the comments above reveal, the standard options are revolting. Now looking for another one, used of course, for my wife.
Kevin Malott @ Aug 2nd 2007 12:38PM
i've had this phone for bout 3 days n im still learning new and cool stuff. but i have 1 question, if u wanna buy a wallpaper or a ringtone, do u have to have the internet on ur phone or not. I bought a wallpaper off the vergin mobile officel site and i tried to download it to my phone and it says Virgin XL Download Failed. Please repurchase the content. does that been buy the wallpaper again or buy the internet? please help. if u got an answer send it to me @ kmalott_2012@yahoo.com, thanks
funny lucy @ Jan 2nd 2008 8:47PM
Hi, I love the slice, I picked it up in Buffalo. Here's my problem :( I am having difficulty getting it to work for my carrier Bell Mobility Canada. Theoretically because they are on the same network, CDMA, it should work but I am having problems getting a valid ESN # that will work with my carrier. Any ideas out there would be graetly appreciated!!!
Thanx
Anna @ May 24th 2008 7:44PM
To the fellow who's trying to get his american Virgin phone to work with Bell Mobility in Canada -- tough luck :(
Virgin phones are firmly locked onto Virgin's network. And while certain GSM carriers can technically be circumvented by using unlocking software, With CDMA carriers, you're wholly dependent on the company to "release" your ESN to work with another carrier.
Your best bet would be to call Virgin USA and ask them to release your ESN so you can use your phone in a different country. They might. But they're not obligated to.
If you wish to take advantage of cheaper phone prices in the states, you are much better off buying Verizon phones. Most of them come unlocked. (The Verizon Inpulse ones don't -- you have to use their service for several months for them to release the ESN.)