News 2001
Virgin and Sprint PCS confirm talks
15/06/2001
Virgin today confirmed that it is in talks with Sprint PCS to launch Virgin Mobile in the USA. The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with a view to launching the Virgin Mobile-branded joint venture company in the USA.
For more information please contact:
Steven Day, Virgin Mobile, 07931 777777
Will Whitehorn, Virgin Management, 07860 223789
Alison Bonny, Virgin Mobile, 07802 430276
Joanne Baker, Virgin Mobile, 07941 233300
Notes to Editors:
Virgin Mobile
Virgin Mobile is now established as the most successful virtual network operator in the world. Since its launch in November 1999 it has attracted almost one million customers, making it one of the fastest growing mobile phone companies ever.
Virgin Mobile is a 50:50 joint venture company between Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group and Deutsche Telekom's One 2 One, and is the UK's first mobile virtual operator.
It has scored a number of firsts, including being the first operator to scrap peak rate calls, introduce a daily discounting tariff and was the first company in the world to introduce an integrated MP3 mobile phone.
In the UK, Virgin Mobile phones are available direct on 0845 6000 600; on the web at www.virgin.com/mobile; or on the High Street at over 3,500 outlets including Virgin Megastores, Our Price, V Shops and in supermarkets such as Asda and Sainsbury.
Virgin has already taken the brand overseas with Virgin Mobile (Australia), a partnership with Optus, which opened for business at the end of October 2000. A similar joint-venture between Virgin and Singapore Telecom will see the launch of Virgin Mobile (Asia) later in 2001. The global Virgin Mobile brand is also expected to launch in the USA and Europe within two years.
