Sunday, March 06, 2005
Virgin Mobile Launches in Canada
Virgin mobile has open up shop in Alberta, B.C., Ontario, and Quebec. A partnership between Virgin and Bell Mobility, they are offering no-contract, pay as you go cellular service. Since they have just opened their doors I can't really comment on their service, but as I always say, competition is good in the telecom industry.
Phones and service can be purchased from their web site, via telephone or from one of their retail partners. You can learn more here: where to buy Virgin Mobile.
Here is an excerpt from the press release:
Virgin Mobile Launches in Canada - Branson Delivers the Cure for the ‘Catch’
TORONTO, ON. – Virgin Mobile came to the rescue of Canadians today with the launch of its mobile service across the country. The company will bring competition back to the market and offer Canadian customers a mobile phone service with no catches: great rates, no hidden fees and no contracts to sign.
During an action-packed stunt in downtown Toronto, Virgin Group Chairman and Virgin Mobile Canada founder, Sir Richard Branson, zipped from the skies and crushed the competition in the Virgin Mobile “emergency services” monster truck. Richard Branson freed customers who were chained to long-term contracts, hidden fees and high rates.
“More than 11 million Canadians are stuck with ‘the Catch,’ which means they’re locked into long-term contracts that are riddled with hidden fees and extra charges,” said Branson. “Customers are losing out and they’re paying more than they need to for their mobile phone services. Virgin Mobile has taken out all the confusion and will right the wrongs of the industry.”
Read the full story: Virgin Mobile Launch in Canada.
