News 1999
Introducing the 'No Strings' Mobile Phone
06/12/1999
Thinking of giving someone a mobile phone at Christmas? Worried that you might end up paying more than you bargained for? Fear not, for Virgin Mobile has introduced the ultimate stocking filler - a 'no strings' mobile phone.
It's incredibly simple. You pay for the phone and a one-off connection fee (£12.50). And that's it.. The person you're giving the phone to pays for the calls only. If they make no calls, there are no costs. With no hidden clauses, it's Santa's perfect package - no-one gets stung for line rental charges and no-one is locked into year long contracts.
Easy to use, easy to buy:
- Seven state-of-the-art phones to choose from, with prices ranging from £69.99-£379.99
- Each phone comes with a whole host of fun Virgin Xtras, such as:
- special offers on Virgin Atlantic flights
- substantial savings discounts on Virgin Holidays & Virgin Sun
- discounted CDs at Virgin Megastores
- great rate for the RAC's new Red breakdown service
and more…
- A handsfree headset worth £14.99 and free internet access are included with every phone
- £10 worth of time is automatically included
- Phones are sold through 300 Virgin Megastores and Virgin Our Price outlets
- Phones can also be bought direct from Virgin by calling 0845 6000 600, or by logging on to www.virginmobile.com
"If you're one of the four million people planning to buy phones this December, Christmas has definitely come early," said Steven Day, head of PR at Virgin Mobile. "Traditionally, people have put off buying phones as presents, because of the hassle factor. With Virgin, things are a lot simpler - there's no line rental, no monthly fees, no ongoing charges, no vanishing vouchers and no high call charges. And with more retail outlets than Carphone Warehouse, we're just around the corner from you."
Virgin has just one, completely new style of tariff. Calls cost from 5p at any time of day or night. The more you use your phone, the cheaper it gets. There are three simple ways to pay for calls (using vouchers, credit/debit cards or by direct debit).
For further information please contact:
Steven Day, Virgin Mobile:
020 7 4844322 or 07931 777 777
Alison Bonny, Virgin Mobile:
020 7 4844323 or 07941 204 418
Will Holt, Consolidated Communications:
020 7208 2723 or 07941 200 200
Debbie Burtt, Consolidated Communications:
020 7208 2714 or 07941 200 300
Note to editors:
Virgin Mobile is a joint venture owned 50:50 by Virgin Group and One 2 One.
