Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V with $35 airtime - $80 + tax at BB
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This phone was never priced at $250 if you paid that much you got screwed I bought it when it was first released and paid $149
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This is a great bang for the buck phone. I came from an original Sprint Galaxy S to this. 4G signal was always poor or non-existent for me so I don't miss it. I get better 3G signal and my battery...
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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Ignore the naysayers. This is a great phone and a great deal. I got in on it about a year ago when Target had it ($119 I think). I'm on the $25 / month plan - 300 minutes of talk time, unlimited...
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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Quesiton about the "new activation" thing. If I buy one of these can I move my daughter's service over to it (currently has an LG Rumor II on the $25 plan), or does this have to be a new line of...
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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Requires new "in-store activation" at time of purchase
what does this mean?? activation?
I bought a Cricket ZTE Score last week, and before I left the pickup counter, the cashier said he had...
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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Reading these replies for threads about virgin mobile phones never fails to disappoint me.
They're $80-250 phones with NO contract and a $35/mo unlimited data plan (only throttled after 2.5GB)....
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V with $35 airtime - $80 + tax at BB
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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Deal expired 03/24/12
$79.99 + tax at BestBuy for Virgin Mobile Optimus V no contract phone, includes $35 airtime.
In store activation required
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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This phone has a very active modding community with many high quality custom ROMs from the IHO project (based on CM7).
Heed all disclaimers/warnings.
(Rooting and installing a custom...
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V with $35 airtime - $80 + tax at BB
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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great deal?
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V with $35 airtime - $80 + tax at BB
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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Most would say it isn't.
$35* VM Plan: 200 more minutes, no cap on data, just throttling starting March 23rd. But much slower data speeds unless you live in maybe one of five cities where no one...
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Yes, the same towers, BUT your network is rerouted through different servers. Sprint already throttles down VM's speeds so they're always slower than Sprint speeds when the towers are clogged. Some...
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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Psssttt...activation means to activate the phone as in putting it on a network to make a call. BB wants activation at time of sale.
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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i think my bandwidth got throttled im at 211kbps
my home internet pulls 10mbps on a dual N router but my ipad and desktop computer pull 28-32mbps.
i need a phone that uses wireless N thats the...
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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As an IT guy, I also laugh when I see people paying twice as much a month with a phone that doesn't do much more than my Optimus V Slider. My wife, dad, two brothers, and sister-in-law all have the...
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You upgraded to the almighty and expensive iphone because the OPtimus has a 3.2" screen vs 3.5" on the iphone? I have the iphone and while it's nice, there are many Androids that blow it away for...
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I live in the DC area - consistently get speeds about 1mb. I took a roadtrip out to the Atlantic ocean (the Eastern shore) and streamed google music the whole time, even through the rural areas.
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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2 different apps that I'm aware of (probably many more):
Foxfi
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foxfi&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5mb3hmaSJd
Quick...
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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Nope. CDMA. No sim. Won't work no matter how hard you try. :lol:
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Adult here (engineer). I have had this phone since it became available on the $25 plan, and I don't have a single complaint. Worked fine in stock form. I decided to root it just because...Jerryscript...
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22 Year old here (average man). I know you own the phone, but from a pure spec standpoint it doesn't even come close to half of the smart phones on the market today.
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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This is a great phone.
3G is very spotty in Chicago. Network is a pile. I've been using it for a year though, fairly dependable overall but it'll just ... eh. Speedy sometimes , molasses most times.
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I'm getting 200kb data speed on this shit.
I don't think the coverage is worth $35 plus $3 tax a month.
los Angeles california
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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I have learned and come to accept that every piece of electronics that I buy is pretty much obsolete "from a pure spec standpoint" the minute I buy it. So I make buying decisions based on based on...
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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They are totally taxed.
The point of prepaid it that there is no contract. You can stop at anytime. Yes it is cheaper too.
You must still have an account with Virgin Mobile that can be payed...
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That's what i thought when I was like 22...Now it's just my bank accounts.
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V with $35 airtime - $80 + tax at BB
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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If you use the "top-up" option, there is not tax. If you log-in and use the "Pay Now" option in your account, then you get charged tax. Weird.
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I jut ran a speedtest.net test on my work iPhone 4 with 3G and my Optimus V and here are the numbers they returned:
iPhone:
Ping-78ms
.99mbps down
.53 mbps Up
Optimus V
Ping-443ms
429kbps...
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V with $35 airtime - $80 + tax at BB
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You might have to go for some bluetooth headset if the problem doesn't get fixed.
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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They did not ask me to activate it. I will test it and got 30 days to return is it do not meet expectation.
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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It has wifi. I am using it now and it is pretty good
I got charged tax for the $35 card with the phone. I am in California,
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If I was you, I'd print out page 1 from this link and bring it into BB with your receipt - Link
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I don't think its possible for any service to be slower than Virgin. They also throttle after 2.5GB but my average speeds are slower than what they claim to throttle you down to after you reach the...
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I picked mine up yesterday, later afternoon. The cute girl behind the counter asked if I wanted to activate my phone, and I said no and she said "oh, you already have an account?" and I said yes...
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I was all excited then I realized that I'd have to pay an early termination fee for Verizon. :(
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ANybody have luck with at home activation? Not in store? I am going to create a new account w/ virgin.
I bought this phone on tuesday and was told that I could do an AT HOME ACTIVATION to save...
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$140 just for the grandfathered plan? Do you think it would be better to sell the plan and phone (Optimus V) separate or together?
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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I know the listing says "activation required" but it's not totally required based on my experience.
Bestbuy pulled off a similar deal with the Motorola Triumph a little less than a year ago....
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Thread created 03-18-2012 by sthani
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I want to port my VM number out and give away my grandfathered plan.
I don't think it's possible but I figured it was worth asking.
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Gosh, so much I don't know about cell phones. I knew my Triumph uses Sprint towers but did not know that you needed to flash the "PRL" to include the new Sprint towers. I'm not that happy with the...
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