http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/ Engadget Comments for Virgin Mobile USA launches prepaid Broadband2Go 3G service http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 3:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 4:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 5:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/
But the cheapest way is to scam the system. For $2 I buy a twin pack of voice SIMs, but when you activate them you can choose "mobile broadband" instead, and you get 300MB on each SIM for 30 days. So, for AU$4, you can get 1.2GB ;-)]]>Jun 11th 2009 1:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 3:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 4:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/
There is also awesome beer.....]]>Jun 10th 2009 4:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 5:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 6:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/
Hahahahahahahahahaha


Frankly, this is such a fucking rip off, everyone inolved should be ashamed. It's got all the problems of a rebate... they hope like hell you won't actually use the service... they just want your money. And they're willing to rape the poor and not so well off to get it. 30 day limit? $150 dongle? It would only ever make sense if you need minimal service a few times a year, in brief chunks. Granted, all the big 4 US companies want $50 per month.

G'luck.]]>Jun 10th 2009 11:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 11th 2009 7:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 3:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/
I rarely use more than 100MB myself on my computer, and Virgin Mobile USA's 3G comes in very good in my area.

I think I'll be making a purchase sometime soon...

even spending $20 a month on data isn't a bad deal.

Go to sprint or verizon and see that their plans cost maybe a little bit more, and might come with a little bit more, but they are on contract. So it isn't a good deal. (And on sprint, 500mb costs $40 a month, where this virgin mobile thing is $40 a month for 600mb, and NO contracts.)


I think it's a good deal.


I want one.]]>Jun 10th 2009 4:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 4:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/
So to download this ONE show that would probably take me about half an hour on Sprint's network, I would have to pay $25!!!

Sorry, but this is rape level pricing.]]>Jun 10th 2009 5:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 3:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 4:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 4:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Slower than traditional Broadband.
Some long contracts
£15 a month is a lot for a second broadband.
Pros
Our 3G network is awesome in cities though
Cheaper than most places.
Its everywhere, 99% 3G coverage over the UK,
Either pay and go or contract avaliable.

As was pointed out, yeh my mistake, my internet package on my contract is £5 for 1GB, the dongle is £15 for 15GB.]]>Jun 10th 2009 4:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 4:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 3:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 3:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 3:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/
Seriously, cellular carriers are just raking it in.....Virgin, AT&T, Verizon.

Wow...just go find an open wifi for God's sake.]]>Jun 10th 2009 3:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 4:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/
Are we talkin like 2 hours, or like 20 hours?]]>Jun 10th 2009 4:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 4:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 4:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/
(It doesn't have to be that way but it always seems to be)]]>Jun 10th 2009 4:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/
3G data has a looooooong way to go, in the US.


Actually, we'll be well into the 4G era before any of the pricing structures and usage caps don't SUCK.

Am I crazy for thinking that, for $100/month, I should be able to have a phone with unlimited voice and 3G data, included tethering, and, say, a 25GB/month cap?]]>Jun 10th 2009 4:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 4:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 5:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/
Can't they produce these en masse for like $2/each at this point?]]>Jun 10th 2009 4:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 4:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/
The USB sticks cost about $40-$50, so yes you're being ripped off.]]>Jun 10th 2009 5:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 4:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 4:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 4:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 4:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/
if only they had higher speeds and no download limits....]]>Jun 10th 2009 4:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/
Then again, $20/month for the basic internet that I (and my parents) need isn't that bad of a deal.

I'll continue with my free public access points for now.]]>Jun 10th 2009 4:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/
Then again, $20/month for the basic internet that I (and my parents) need isn't that bad of a deal.

I'll continue with my free public access points for now.]]>Jun 10th 2009 4:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 4:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 4:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 5:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/
]]>Jun 10th 2009 11:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 13th 2009 2:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/
But hey, Virgin is the first to offer this, and this could create enough competition to lower broadband prices overall.]]>Jun 10th 2009 4:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/"The $10 bundles will expire ten days after purchase," ??

so much for giving any of these as gifts.
]]>Jun 10th 2009 4:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/10/virgin-mobile-usa-launches-prepaid-broadband2go-3g-service/Jun 10th 2009 4:37PM