Jonathan Marchbank, Virgin mobile australia managing director, said the acquisition was a great outcome for VMA.
“Maintaining the Virgin Mobile brand in Australia and being 100 per cent backed by a solidcompany like Optus is a great outcome for our staff and our customers.
Is Virgin Mobile moving to O2
No, your Virgin Mobile contract won’t automatically switch to O2. If you’re a customer of Virgin media broadband and you’d like to access supercharged benefits, you’ll need to switch your current mobile contract to O2 or live in a household where at least one eligible O2 Pay Monthly tariff is registered.
What happens to Virgin Mobile customers now
In February, Virgin Mobile shuts down, and existing customers will be transferred over to Boost Mobile, another discount carrier that Sprint owns and operatesat least for the moment.
Do Virgin and O2 use the same network
O2 operate their own network, where Virgin currently use Vodafone’s. However, Virgin Media have just bought O2, so Virgin Mobile might end up using the O2 network in the future.
We’ll update this page if they do. They’re both joint-best choices for calls and texts.
Does Virgin Mobile use Bell towers
Virgin Mobile runs on Bell’s network, which is one of the most reliable and farthest-spanning networks in the nation.
Virgin Mobile’s 4G LTE network covers over 99% of Canadians, meaning you can rest assured you’ll receive great coverage—as long as you live in a highly-populated area.
Are Virgin and EE the same company
Prepare to be confused. Right now, Virgin Mobile operates as a virtual network, and after years of piggybacking on EE for 3G and 4G coverage, it’s now running over to Vodafone for both 4G and 5G.
Is Virgin Mobile closing down in UK
On 6 November 2019, it was announced that Virgin Mobile would end their 20-year contract with BT and EE, and would use Vodafone’s network from 2021, initially for five years.
Is Virgin Mobile closing in Australia
Back in 2018, Parent company optus announced that it would be shutting down Virgin Mobile, phasing out the brand over the following two years.
If you’re still on a Virgin Mobile plan, time is almost up: Optus has confirmed that Virgin Mobile will be shut down for good in June 2020.
Can I use any SIM card in a Vodafone phone
If your own sim is not a Vodafone sim card then as Vodafone are predominately supplying unlocked phones out of the box then your sim should work ok.
You’ll just need to change the apn settings that’s in the phone to work with your own Network’s mobile data.
What will happen to Virgin Mobile customers
Under the plan, Virgin Mobile’s services – back then reflecting c. 3 million customers – would start to transition to Vodafone’s platform from the end of 2021, although some 5G (mobile broadband) services were introduced before that.
Will Virgin SIM work in O2 phone
Your O2 Sim will work in the iPhone as all Virgin phones are unlocked but then you will have a SIM you are paying for from Virgin which will be a waste of money if you are not using it.
Is Virgin Mobile closing down in Canada
In response to COVID-19, Bell and its subsidiaries Virgin and Lucky Mobile have announced they will be closing most locations across Canada until March 31st.
How do I contact Virgin Mobile
Simply call 150 on a Virgin Media phone or mobile. Or Call/Text/Video Relay us on 0345 454 1111* and with your consent we can flag your account so that our staff can respond to your needs appropriately.
Who does Virgin Mobile piggyback
Virgin Media announces switch to Vodafone mobile network: what does it mean for you? – Which?
News.
Which network does Asda mobile use
We’re powered by Vodafone with up to 99% UK population coverage.
Does Virgin Mobile piggyback off
Virgin Mobile is not a ‘proper’ mobile network. It’s a virtual network (MVNO) that piggybacks on the networks of other providers.
Who does Asda mobile use
Asda mobile uses the Vodafone network.
Is O2 and Virgin Media same
We’re combining the UK’s favourite mobile network operator1 with a broadband network offering the nation’s fastest widely-available speeds2.
1. UK’s Favourite Mobile Network Operator: O2 ranked top out of EE, Vodafone and Three for NPS.
Does Virgin Mobile 5G need a new SIM card
If you’ve already got an eligible mobile plan with us, we’ll upgrade you to 5G at no extra cost, as soon as it’s available.
All you’ll need is a 5G-ready device you bought from us. Not with us yet?
You can get on 5G with one of our SIM Only or Freestyle plans.
Why is Virgin Media sending me a new SIM
We’ve sent you a new SIM so that you can keep using our services and make the most of any new features.
It’s important you swap your SIM to keep your phone service running.
Is Vodafone better than EE
EE has the highest average 4G speeds with its 4G+, but Vodafone isn’t far behind, and the gap is even smaller when you look at their current average 5G speeds.
If you’ve got the need for speed, it’s a toss-up between the two.
Does Virgin charge for roaming
If roaming is switched on, you’ll be charged for any calls, texts and data you use when abroad, and your data use will be charged per Megabyte.
To find out how to control your roaming settings, see Using Virgin Mobile Abroad.
See our Roaming Hub for full details on how much you’ll be charged in each country.
Is Virgin EE now
Network Speeds As noted above, Virgin Mobile uses EE’s coverage for 4G customers and Vodafone’s for 5G ones.
Is Virgin and O2 merging
We’re Virgin Media O2 and we’re upgrading the UK. We’re combining the UK’s favourite mobile network operator1 with a broadband network offering the nation’s fastest widely-available speeds2.
Are Virgin and O2 merging
Virgin Media and O2 have joined forces. And, together, we’re going to supercharge the UK.
We’ve joined forces with O2 on a mission to supercharge the UK. Our broadband and mobile networks already connect millions of people across the country, and together we’re committed to doing even more to bring people together.
How do I port my number from Virgin Mobile
Request your PAC from Virgin Mobile Sign in to your online account and select Switching to make your request.
Text ‘PAC’ and your date of birth (in DDMMYYY format) to 65075 For example: PAC 01031984.
Call us on 789 from your Virgin Mobile or 0345 6000 789 ** from any other phone.
Why is my Virgin Mobile showing EE
EE gets replaced with Virgin if they are using their network. Similar is true if you are on Vodafone, that is replaced by Virgin and EE will appear in the list.
Is Virgin better than O2
The only major difference is in 4G data. Virgin Mobile can generally get you slightly better 4G reception out in rural areas than O2 can.
But in more populated areas you’ll notice little difference between them. We always recommend using their coverage checkers to see which network has better signal in your area.
Does Virgin Media make a profit
Virgin Media has reported profits of 333m for the second quarter of this year, despite losing 19,500 customers during the period.
The company reported its results for the three months ending June 30 today (August 7).
Is Virgin owned by Optus
Both companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Optus, with the company shuttering the Virgin brand in 2018, but it was not apparent until now whether these customers would have been caught up in the breach.
Sources
https://www.singtel.com/about-us/media-centre/news-releases/optus-acquires-virgin-mobile-australia
https://www.digi.com/blog/post/4g-to-5g-how-long-will-4g-lte-be-available
https://www.cellphones.ca/cell-plans/p/best-coverage/
https://www.whistleout.com/CellPhones/Guides/virgin-mobile-coverage-map
