User: IrisMG
These are the most recent forum messages posted by IrisMG:
Re: instantly reminded me of the LG Ally
That means nothing to me!
Low-end, not mid-range
I think the reviewer is incorrect calling the Rise a mid-range phone. It's lower end and priced as much. It sells for $99 at Virgin Mobile. Secondly, I don't think the camera is that good - accurate with color or focus, as megapixels only relate to print size - on ANY low-end phone. If I'm wrong about that, maybe someone can provide an example of a cheap unsubsidized phone (
Re: Can I get a refund?
I think that's a wuestion for THEM. Here is a contact link:
http://www.virginmobileusa.com/about /prepareEmailUs.do
Re: How does the monthly plan thing work for VM?
Well, I use my credit csrd. If you're not old enough to have one yet, then pay cash for a top-up card and use it to top-up with. There are instructions on how to do so at Virgin Mobile USA'a web site.
Re: T9 On Steroids! But Simply The Worst Phone Ever!
I'm sorry Flare isn't working out for you. Maybe WildCard is more to your speed since you use the text function so much?
Me, I never text. I use Flare to mske cslls with, by voice, and it works fine for me as far as that goes.
It's good that Virgin Mobile has lots of models that meets the different needs of its clientele!
Re: what the?
I hope you never live to be old, if you go through life with this level of lack of compassion.
Re: Lg lx-160
Thank you!
New phone - the Flare
Saw a new phone for Virgin Mobile today at Best Buy called the Flare. It's not listed in the info & phones section yet, and I didn't even know about it until today. It's made by LG and is a flip phone with bluetooth with a screen on the cover. All for the unbelievable price of $30 (probably less from Wal-Mart).
I love that new phones are being offered with nicer amenities, but yet they don't forget that they're PHONES, ...
Re: entry-level
Agreed. There are some who complain that it's "boring", and maybe that's a generational difference, but I prefer a phone that is a phone, makes and receives crystal-clear calls, and is not necessarily a PDA. I don't think I'm the only one, either.
I wouldn't buy this one, though, because I don't like flip phones. My V5 Slider still works just fine for now, but it would be nice to go back to a bar-style phone.
Re: Yikes
Boring is good. It's a PHONE, for pete's sake. As long as it makes and takes calls, isn't that all that matters?! Or am I missing something here?
Re: Nyah!
No, but I like the nice big keypad. Is that what the new one will look like?
Re: Eric I applaud you ..
As a website owner myself, I can't imagine not being able to voice my concerns and problems in my own forum. I'm sorry for the poor man's experience both through Cingular and through the guest responses on this forum. No class! I don't even belong to a contract carrier, but I'm going to avoid AT&T like the plague, iphone or no iphone.
I've learned a lot about many of the carriers through threads like this; one can also learn now ...
Re: How do I delete a contact from this phone.
I would go to VirginMobileUSA.com and download the manual if you've lost yours.
Re: says who?
I'm the one they market to, Rich. I'm 46 years old, with excellent credit, and want a simple little phone that doesn't drop my calls, burn my hand, has enough battery power to get through the occasional award show, and is big enough to hold on my shoulder as I talk. Oh, and I like it to be able to actually make calls, too. Since I've been with Virgin Mobile, I've had good service out of both my Kyocera ...
Re: A couple of questions
American carriers are listed in the info section (first tab at the top of the page). But since you asked about Canada, you may have to Google that answer for yourself. Sorry.
Re: Who is Pantech?
Actually, nevermind! A trip to the Korean company's website answers one question, anyway:
"...just 31% of Pantech's sales were made under its own brands. The company sold 4.5 million phones to Motorola Inc. and 6.7 million to North American distributor Audiovox Corp."
UTStarcom, which makes (?) the Snapper, is less forthright with their company information. However, when selecting the 8615 the name Audiovox comes up.
Maybe Audiovox is not so much a brand as a distributor of phones other companies make, as ...
Who is Pantech?
Did they buy out Audiovox? If so, then why are some 'Vox phones known as Starcom (which reminds me of the old Motorola StarTech)?
Chances for Motorola Knockoff to Appear
I'm just wondering since we paygoists are kind of left out of the loop as far as our phone choices go (not that there's anything wrong with Kyocera and Audiovox), what are the chances that one of these companies will provide for us a high-end phone if we're willing to pay for one.
I know they have to keep things cheap since the main market is teenagers and because the phones don't carry the usual subsidy (?) but it would ...
Re: I TOLD YOU SO!!!!!
You seem to be against Kyocera phones in general, and strike me as a troll...could you be more in-depth with your objections, not just to this phone, but future ones? I think it'd be more helpful. Thanks.
Re: This phone rocks!
Nothing wrong with K7, mine has worked since 11/04. And I never even took it in for the recall.
Re: Hate to say it, But T-Mobile To Go is probably a Better Deal
Wow, after a year the same people are arguing about the same things!
Well, personally, I'm not leaving VirginMoble anytime soon, and especially not for TMobile. VM's Minute2Minute plan has served me and my purposes well. Maybe if I get more friends who won't call me on my house phone, I'll go to their Day2Day or Month2Month plan. But for now, my K7Rave works just fine for me, as does 10 cents/minute.
To each their own. Some people prefer adjustable rate ...
Re: they should lower the rates!
Polychrome said:
Thank you, Iris.
Personally, I'm in a similar situation. I really only use my phone for long distance calls, or so that somebody can reach me when I'm away from home or traveling. Compared to a "plan" service, or to other prepaid services, Virgin Moble is a steal.
(Not to mention the lack of credit cards on my record kinda forces me to use prepaid. But it's the best prepaid I've used. Sprint simply has THE best coverage in ...
Re: they should lower the rates!
Here's my view: when I was with AT&T four years ago (regular line long distance only, not wireless) I was paying 24 cents a minute.
Now, I don't use the K7 much, I bought it for traveling purposes, because I've tried the payphone thing at the airport, and it's just too inconvenient carrying a bunch of change you have to empty out at the security checkpoints. When I was at Logan Airport last year the payphone was $1.00 for a ...
Re: Recall notice
Viruses are a PC thing; at any rate the rep I talked to tonight at Virgin Mobile said there were issues with the website they hope to resolve soon. I got my new phone activated that way. Thanks for answering, though.
Recall notice
I understand that the Kyocera batteries in the RAVE7 (KE433) have been recalled due to overheating problems. Also, for some reason I can't access VirginMobile USA's web site today. Is anyone else having this problem?
Verizon in Oklahoma?
I'm confused about this. If I go to Verizon's website and put in my zip code, they say they don't have coverage in my area. Yet if I go to my local Best Buy, they have Verizon phones and service selling as "America's Choice". Can you or can you not get Verizon service in Oklahoma, or is America's Choice some sort of licensing deal with another carrier?
Re: usc in arkansas?
Probably due to the coverage in Oklahoma. They've been in Eastern Oklahoma for a while, and just recently set up shop in Oklahoma City to take advantage of the phasing out of ATT Wireless.
Re: Gophone service and customers
Not only that, there are people, like myself for instance, who have stellar credit, but don't want to sign on to two years with a husband, never mind a wireless company. All I want is to be able to make a call and not necessarily have to be home to do it, and I also want to be able to use it I get a flat tire in rural Oklahoma, for instance.
Re: WHERE'S THE CAMERA
I want someone to explain this to an old fogey such as myself. Why is a phone better for having a camera? Do the calls come in better with one?!
Re: Release date for SGH-C225?
Well, thanks for getting back to me! I wasn't in any hurry to know. I appreciate it!
Re: V180 Cingular at Wal-Mart
I'm learning about these things, too. Here's what I found on this site:
https://www.phonescoop.com/glossary/ term.php?gid=163
Re: where can i an unlocked motorola V180?
badboyrifle6 said:
I would like to know where i can get an unlocked Motorola V180 in the US and To be more specific Orlando Florida.Would i be able to get it in 850Mhz frequency?
Does this help?
http://ustronics.com/mov1trgsmwop.html
Re: Release date for SGH-C225?
That could take years...there's quite a few of them left. Oh well, it's not as if a color screen would make the reception better or the battery last longer, would it? Maybe it's just as well to stick with what works.
Re: Most Cost Effective PrePaid Service?
I know...but I wouldn't mind paying the $6.95 if they'd just offer it!
Release date for SGH-C225?
Is there a way to find out when this will be available in the United States, or if it's available overseas? Thanks in advance.
Re: Most Cost Effective PrePaid Service?
This probably doesn't answer the question, but my co-worker likes her T-mobile EasySpeak (now called T-Mobile to Go) because they give her extra time when she refills. I'd use it myself if I could get mobile-to-mobile with it.
Re: Salvageable StarTac?
I had a feeling that'd be the answer :( ...thanks!
Re: Forbes story 9/13/04
Slander said:
No problemo. I should add a disclaimer:
Most of what's in that post was personal opinion, and not necessarily indicative of what your experience with T-Mobile might be. In general, however, most people seem to have far more pleasant experiences with T-Mobile than with some of the other carriers, like SprintPCS.
That's fine, about it being personal opinion, that is. In fact, when I wrote in my original post that I was looking for feedback, I was trying to say ...
Salvageable StarTac?
I was given a StarTac 3000 that had never been used or activated. Is there any carrier that I can activate it with? Granted, I know it's a dinosaur, and it has a standby time of about two hours (if that), but I hate throwing away electronic equipment, and it would be pointless to donate it if they won't be able to activate it either. Any ideas?
Re: Forbes story 9/13/04
Great! That's just what I'm looking for. Thanks for the feedback!
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