Is Virgin Mobile UK any good?

Virgin Mobile has high customer satisfaction ratings, at least according to industry body Ofcom. The latest Ofcom ratingsfrom 2020 show 93% of its customers were satisfied with the service, in line with the sector average, and beaten only by Giffgaff with 95% satisfaction.

Is Virgin Mobile American?

Virgin Mobile is a mobile phone service provider operating in the United Kingdom. It is owned by Virgin Media which is part of Virgin Media O2. The company was launched by Virgin Group in 1999 as the world’s first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO).

Is Virgin phone network any good?

Virgin Mobile has strong 4G coverage and some near-unique extras, like data rollover and free WhatsApp, Twitter and Facebook Messenger messaging. Its prices aren’t too high either, making it a strong overall choice of mobile network. With 5G too, plus unlimited data plans and Wi-Fi Calling, there’s a lot to like.

Is Virgin Mobile UK being phased out?

Virgin Mobile to axe pay-as-you-go services from 2022 – what it means for its 123,000 customers. Virgin Mobile is to close down its pay-as-you-go (PAYG) services from January 2022 in a move that impacts 123,000 customers. Here’s what it means for your plan, mobile number, and unused credit.

Is Virgin Mobile unlimited data really unlimited?

Virgin Mobile’s Truly Unlimited customers will enjoy unlimited texts, minutes and data without caps or throttling. Truly Unlimited is for consumers only and not to be used for commercial purposes. It is available across Virgin Mobile’s full handset range. Virgin Mobile uses EE’s network – offering superfast 4G speeds.

Which provider does Virgin Mobile use?

Virgin now use the Vodafone network. While EE is owned by BT and own their own. Using the Vodafone network should be an advantage for Virgin’s basic calls and texts.

What happened to Virgin Mobile USA?

Virgin Mobile USA was a no-contract Mobile Network Operator. In January 2020, Virgin Mobile announced that it would shut down, and transfer its remaining customers to Boost Mobile the following month in preparation for the Sprint and T-Mobile merger.

What network does Virgin Mobile use in USA?

Sprint’s
Virgin Mobile is a well-known MVNO brand that runs on Sprint’s network and is a subsidiary of the company. As such, the coverage you get on Sprint is the same as the coverage you get on Virgin Mobile.

Does Virgin use EE or Vodafone?

What has happened to Virgin Mobile?

In February, Virgin Mobile shuts down, and existing customers will be transferred over to Boost Mobile, another discount carrier that Sprint owns and operates — at least for the moment.

Why are Virgin changing SIM cards?

A Virgin Media Spokesperson said: “As part of our journey to become a full MVNO we’re asking some of our customers to swap their SIM card. This update will enable them to access emerging features and technologies as we transition networks and will ensure they can continue to get the most from their mobile services.

Who is the best Mobile network provider in the UK?

EE
Both for speeds and the breadth of its 4G coverage. That’s underscored by data from Rootmetrics, which named EE the best provider in 2017 and took into account reliability, speed and data, as well as calls and texts. In second place was Three, followed by Vodafone and O2.

Are there any good reviews of Virgin Mobile?

About Virgin Mobile Reviews This profile has not been claimed by the company. See reviews below to learn more or submit your own review. Virgin Mobile was a no-contract cellphone service provider. Virgin Mobile customers in the U.S. are being transferred to Boost Mobile. Overall Satisfaction Rating

When was the last time I used Virgin Mobile?

Virgin Mobile shut down operations in January 2020 and transferred all its customers to Boost Mobile. As such, we won’t be updating our review for Virgin Mobile, but you can read our full review of Boost right here. The last time I used Virgin Mobile, I was in college and using a shiny new flip-phone (well, more of a slider).

Which is better Virgin Mobile or O2 or three?

Its plans are almost always cheaper than similar ones from big networks (like EE, O2, Three, and Vodafone) – but on par with those from fellow smaller networks (like giffgaff, iD Mobile, and Plusnet Mobile). Overall, we’re satisfied that Virgin offers good value on SIM-only and contract plans.

What kind of devices can Virgin Mobile use?

Overall, they have options for pretty much every type of roaming user. Virgin Mobile offers all of the top tier devices from the likes of Apple, Samsung, Google and Huawei and at one point also offered the special iPhone 8 in red! Virgin Mobile also accepts trade-ins of all sorts of devices.