Virgin Mobile USA Debuts Second Generation Ocean
02 Février 2009 - 8:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
New Ocean 2 Incorporates Broad Range of Mobile Content, Social
Media and GPS Features on 3G Network WARREN, N.J., Feb. 2
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Virgin Mobile USA
(http://www.virginmobileusa.com/)(NYSE:VM) has announced the first
contract 3G handset in its 2009 line-up, the long-awaited Helio
Ocean 2
(http://virginmobileusa.marketwire.com/easyir/pkit.do?easyirid=13135DE328B72AB
2) by Virgin Mobile. A sleek, soft-edge dual slider, the new Ocean
2 boasts slimmer lines and a larger screen than its predecessor.
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With easy access to popular messaging and social networks and
sites, the Ocean 2 by Virgin Mobile will be on sale for $149 at
http://www.virginmobileusa.com/ beginning February 12, 2009. The
handset will also be available at select retailers. The Helio Ocean
2 is produced exclusively for Virgin Mobile USA by Personal
Communications Devices, LLC (PCD). Virgin Mobile USA is also taking
this opportunity to introduce two new benefits to its contract
voice plans that align with the carrier's no annual contract
offerings: -- Beginning February 12, all contract customers will
have Unlimited Nights & Weekend calling starting at 7 PM, which
is two hours earlier than many other carriers. Virgin Mobile USA no
annual contract customers already enjoy 7 PM Nights & Weekends.
-- In addition, Virgin Mobile is eliminating the $5 charge for
unlimited mobile to mobile calling. "The original Ocean was one of
the first high-end, 3G mobile phones that consumers could afford.
With the sequel, we are expanding Virgin Mobile USA's offerings to
include contract plans and delivering a fully connected device
packed with everything you could ask for," said Jonathan Marchbank,
Chief Operations Officer, Virgin Mobile USA. "The Ocean 2 is a
powerful combination of voice, features and data at a great price."
Virgin Mobile USA's contract voice and data plans offer some of the
best value in the industry, and are customized for consumers who
want a top-notch mobile experience without breaking the bank.
Contract customers can chose from three different monthly voice
plans that best suit their needs: -- $65 per month includes 500
daytime minutes, unlimited nights and weekends, unlimited mobile to
mobile calling, unlimited messaging and unlimited data usage -- $85
monthly plan includes 1000 daytime minutes, unlimited nights and
weekends, unlimited mobile to mobile calling, unlimited messaging
and unlimited data -- For $99, unlimited voice, messaging and data
The Best of What's New: How the Ocean 2 Stacks Up Against the Ocean
The Helio Ocean 2 is a sleek dual-slider QWERTY handset with an
impressive list of upgraded features: -- A larger landscape mode
2.6" QVGA screen designed to deliver an enhanced mobile browsing
experience at 3G speed. -- One-click access to the new Connect
social networking dashboard solution. -- The Ultimate Inbox instant
messaging suite has expanded to include Google TalkTM. -- The Media
Player now provides background mode playback allowing the user to
multi-task while listening to music. -- Mail for Microsoft
Exchange(R) is included in data plans, eliminating the premium
monthly fee. -- The HTML browser now allows members to quickly text
or email a URL, and has tabs to surf multiple web pages with ease.
-- The File Viewer now allows for the editing of Microsoft(R)
Works, Excel and PowerPoint files right from the device. -- A new
optical sensor directional/navigational pad provides analog scroll
input capability. -- The new keyboard offers an improved typing
experience with a new enlarged, rubberized keypad. -- The 2MP
camera with video recording includes "night shot" and location
tagging. -- Memory upgraded to include a 512MB external MicroSDTM
card. Product Details Key highlights of the Helio Ocean 2 by Virgin
Mobile include enhanced messaging and social media communication
features, new location-based services and a superior media
experience. To Communicate: -- The Ultimate Inbox combines email,
text messages, picture messages and instant messages in a single
messaging hub that's just one touch away. -- The Ocean 2 offers
consumers convenient out-of-the-box access to Yahoo! TM, AOLTM,
Microsoft's Windows LiveTM and GoogleTM. -- Connect, a newly
launched feature, brings one-click access to updates and alerts
across multiple social networks and media sharing sites such as
FacebookTM, MySpaceTM, FlickrTM and YouTubeTM. -- Effortless Email,
Calendar, and Contact synchronizing integration with Mail for
Microsoft Exchange(R). To Locate: -- Ocean 2 offers a comprehensive
GPS-enabled version of Google MapsTM mobile experience, with
integration to the address book to quickly map contacts. -- Buddy
BeaconTM, a premier friend-finder application, is the first
location-sharing app available across multiple carriers. A
feature-rich Facebook(R) application helps share location and finds
points of interest. -- A premium GarminTM Mobile subscription
application includes real-time turn-by-turn directions, real-time
traffic information, ability to find things like the cheapest gas
station in an area, and more. -- One-click Search continues to have
home screen input capabilities for fast and easy lookups on
Yahoo!TM, GoogleTM, WikipediaTM, AmazonTM and YelpTM. -- WHERETM is
a suite of location-aware widgets that finds relevant local
information, now integrated with the web browser. To Create: -- A
complete mobile YouTubeTM experience including integrated video
capture and upload, GPS tagging, and full "Log In" for
personalization, rating and community features. -- One-click upload
of photos and videos to sites such as Facebook(R), YouTubeTM,
FlickrTM, Photobucket and the Helio Album. -- File Viewer contains
key office tools and the ability to view, save, share and now edit
files on the device, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power
point documents. Additional Features: -- 3.5mm standard media
headset jack/headset -- Stereo Bluetooth(R) Wireless -- Upgraded
Alert Manager -- 3D gaming -- Video ringtones and wallpapers --
Opera Mini preload -- Full-featured Planner includes Calendar,
To-Do List, Notepad, Stopwatch, Alarm, Calculator and World Time
Clock Virgin Mobile USA is initially releasing the Ocean 2 in a
limited edition Red; black Ocean 2s will start to become available
later this year. Links for more information: Virgin Mobile USA -
Ocean 2
(http://virginmobileusa.marketwire.com/easyir/pkit.do?easyirid=13135DE328B
72AB2) Virgin Mobile USA (http://www.virginmobileusa.com/) Virgin
Mobile Media Center
(http://virginmobileusa.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=45) About Virgin
Mobile USA, Inc. Virgin Mobile USA, Inc., through its operating
company Virgin Mobile USA, L.P., offers millions of customers
control, flexibility and choice through both Virgin Mobile's Plans
Without Annual Contracts and contract offerings through Helio By
Virgin Mobile, with national coverage powered by the Sprint PCS
network. Virgin Mobile USA is known for its award-winning customer
service, with 90% of its own customers reporting satisfaction.
Virgin Mobile USA allows customers to earn free minutes in exchange
for viewing advertising content online through the innovative Sugar
Mama program. Virgin Mobile USA's full slate of smart, stylish and
affordable handsets are available at approximately 40,000 top
retailers nationwide and online at http://www.virginmobileusa.com/,
with Top-Up cards available at more than 140,000 locations. Helio's
advanced devices like the Ocean and unlimited all-in voice plans
can be explored at http://www.helio.com/. About Personal
Communications Devices, LLC (PCD) PCD
(http://www.personalcommunicationsdevices.com/) is a global gateway
for technology partners that provides high-quality, reliable and
versatile wireless communications devices to carriers throughout
North and South America. By offering product planning and
development, technical testing and quality control as well as
marketing and warranty support, PCD serves as a bridge between
leading manufacturers and carriers. Based in Hauppauge, New York,
PCD is a subsidiary of Personal Communications Devices Holdings,
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DATASOURCE: Virgin Mobile USA CONTACT: Corinne Nosal, Virgin Mobile
USA, +1-908-607-4235, , http://www.virginmobileusa.com/; or Justine
Navaja, SHIFT Communications, +1-212-504-2926, ,
http://www.shiftcomm.com/ Web Site: http://www.helio.com/
http://www.personalcommunicationsdevices.com/
http://www.virginmobileusa.com/
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