After Cricket introduced its plans for shipping Apple handsets, the Virgin Mobile iPhone 4 and 4S are slated to go live on June 29, that’s Friday. Both the phones will be part of the carrier’s Beyond Talk unlimited data and messaging scheme that begins at a cost of $35 per month.
The phones will operate on the Sprint nationwide network in the US and can be picked up without a contract. Customers are not liable to pay roaming or activation fees. The actual cost of the aforesaid data plan starts at $35. However, those opting for the automatic monthly payments option are entitled to receive a $5 discount on monthly charges. Potential users can register for automatic monthly payments with a credit card, PayPal account or a debit car, that drops the handset’s rates to $30 a month.
“This month marks Virgin Mobile USA’s tenth birthday. And what better way to thank our fans for ten years of loyalty than by giving them exactly what they want: the perfect plan for the perfect phone. That is the essence of A Higher Calling,” commented Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group.
Besides, customers have the choice of using their device as a mobile hotspot via the network operator for an additional sum of $15 per monthly rental. Running through the principal specifications of the device, the iPhone 4S features iOS 5.1 and iCloud support. It is integrated with a dual core A5 chip for speeding up the mobile experience. Additionally, a snapper with 1080p video recording capability has been thrown into the mix.
The Virgin Mobile iPhone 4 8GB price is marked at $549, while the iPhone 4S 16GB can be picked up for $649. Both the devices will be available on June 29 via the official site, Radio Shack, Best Buy and select sales channels.