News 2006
Textual Liaisons
09/11/2006
- Virgin Mobile uncovers the secrets behind how each star sign uses their mobile
- Librans are most likely to cheat on their partner using their mobile phone
- Scorpios would rather text ‘I love you’ than say it face to face
09.11.06: New research by Virgin Mobile reveals the way in which your star sign impacts upon the way you use your mobile phones to date and flirt.
Whether you are an Aries man or a Taurus woman, each sign has their own unique way of using their mobile phone, whether it is to simply communicate with friends, or as an integral part of the dating game. This unique research carried out by Virgin Mobile, in conjunction with celebrity astrologist Paul Watson, reveals the personality secrets behind each star sign, including which sign is most likely to cheat on their partner, which sign is more likely to use their mobile to tell their partner they love them via text, and who is the biggest mobile phone flirt.
Virgin Mobile reveals that Libra is the sign allegedly most likely to cheat on their partner via text messages and secret phone calls in a form of ‘mobile phone adultery’. Celebrity Librans include Chris Tarrant, Tommy Lee and Simon Cowell, none of which are strangers to infidelity.
According to the research, Librans love to be in control of situations and often text people they are flirting with rather than calling them…even if they already have a partner. As natural charmers, Librans like to be in control, in all aspects of their lives and at all times. So, texting is just the tool for them. Using their mobile phone is the perfect medium to organise clandestine liaisons without any complications.
The silent and secretive Scorpio is the sign most likely to tell their partner they love them via text as opposed to telling them face to face and Taureans are the biggest culprits of flirting via text message with potential partners, using their mobile as a non-committal way of forging relationships with new partners.
Paul Watson, said: “You can relate astrology to every sphere of life. Technology is no different. The star signs quirks and traits vary wildly in terms of taste and requirements where sex, love and food are concerned – well, now you can add mobile phone technology.“
Star sign synopsis:
Aries
Flash Harrys and flirty WAGs who love a phone with funkiness and will use it to impress a potential partner.
Taurus
Taureans and technology? Er, no thank you. They keep it simple, and prefer to text to lure in that special someone.
Gemini
Geminis adore technology. They love to have the `gadget’ phone, and will use all facets of their mobile phone to organise their life.
Cancer
Cancerians like to keep their life simple, they are faithful in love and will not use their mobile for anything untoward.
Leo
Leos love the finer things in life and will go to any lengths to impress their partner, and that includes what mobile they have.
Virgo
A precise phone, a sleek phone, an efficient phone, a phone that’s uncomplicated and sophisticated – Virgo style.
Libra
Librans like to use their phone as a pulling partner, and don’t be surprised to find a few texts on their mobile that really shouldn’t be there!
Scorpio
An air of mystery surrounds most Scorpios and their phones reflect this. Dark, mysterious and difficult to fathom, they like to play their card close to their chest.
Sagittarius
Sagittarians are straight talkers and like to communicate verbally, not a lot of texting going on here.
Capricorn
Capricorns are born sensible and so are their phones. Technology? Not interested.
Aquarian
Aquarians are incredibly bright, but technology sometimes overwhelms them. Quirky, funky, simple and play their relationships in the same way.
Pisceans
Any phone that allows you to communicate on a million different levels please, these are born talkers and will embrace new technology.
For more information, please contact:
Henry’s House:
Krissy Knights: krissy@henryshouse.com or 0207 291 3035
Kate Towey: kate@henryshouse.com or 0207 291 3020
Virgin Mobile:
Jo Baker: jo.baker@virginmobile.com or 07941 233300
Simon Dornan: simon.dornan@virginmobile.com or 07847 279666
About Virgin Mobile
Virgin Mobile is the UK’s largest mobile virtual network operator and uses T-Mobile's network. Since its launch in November 1999, Virgin Mobile has attracted more than 4 million customers. Virgin Mobile is part of the ntl Telewest group. The group is the first to be able to offer `quadruple play’ to customers: mobile and fixed line telephony, broadband internet and television.
In the UK, Virgin Mobile phones are available direct on 0845 6000 600; on the web at www.virginmobile.co.uk or on the high street at approximately 5,000 outlets including Virgin Mobile Stores within Virgin Megastores and selected WHSmiths, The Carphone Warehouse, The Link, Phones 4 U, Currys.digital, Comet, Tesco, Asda, John Lewis, Argos, Woolworths, Toys R Us, Ryman, web retailer Dial-a-phone plus hundreds of independent mobile phone dealers and available via Shop Direct/Littlewoods, Grattan and Empire home shopping channels.
Virgin Mobile Pay Monthly (contract) is currently available in Virgin Mobile Stores, on line at www.virginmobile.co.uk, The Carphone Warehouse, Phones 4u and at concessions in WHSmith. Virgin Mobile employs approximately 1,700 staff at three sites, Trowbridge, London and Daventry, and has an outsourced customer service centre operated by approximately 200 staff in Middlesbrough. Virgin Mobile was voted 22nd in the Best Workplaces in the UK Financial Times survey for 2006.
Virgin Mobile is offering its customers 3p per minute Virgin to Virgin voice calls in the UK until March 31st 2007.
