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Virgin Mobile Lands Samsung Intercept as First Android Phone

Oct 4, 2010, 7:34 AM by Eric M. Zeman
updated Oct 4, 2010, 8:20 AM

Virgin Mobile USA today announced the addition of the Samsung Intercept to its stable of devices as its first Android phone. The Intercept, which is also available from Sprint, is being sold exclusively at Target stores starting today. It will be added to more Virgin retail outlets over the coming weeks. It costs $250, with no contract required. Plans start at $25 per month for voice, and range up to $60 per month.

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Oct 4, 2010, 8:51 AM

$250 WOW

Pre-paid or not, that is alot of money for and entry level android phone. I am waiting for the first sale under $175 {Black Friday}. After watching all of the video reviews, no way would I pay $250.

patrickrlewis

as a VM customer, I would be more than happy to pay 250 for this phone when it is only 25 a month for the service, compared to a base plan of 75 or 80 a month for contract service. You will more than come out of ahead in the long run.

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