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Articles tagged with: Virgin Mobile Usa and Nextel
Virgin Mobile USA Added 216,000 Subscribers in Q4 '08
Virgin Mobile USA has announced that fourth quarter net customer additions were approximately 216,000 with churn for the fourth quarter 2008 of 4.8%. The CDMA based MVNO ended the year with approximately 5.38 million customers, including customers added with the acquisition of Helio, which closed on August 22, 2008. The Company attracted more than 3.3 million gross customer additions during the year. more
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Sprint Nextel Increases Comission Payments to Virgin Mobile
Sprint Nextel has changed the terms of its commission payments to its MVNO partner, Virgin Mobile USA which suggests that the firm is taking a more aggressive stance in trying to boost its flagging subscriber base. more
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EARNINGS PREVIEW: US Telecoms Expect Strong Wireless Qtr
TAKING THE PULSE: The wireless business continues to hum for the U.S. telecommunications companies, but signs of competitive pressure are beginning to creep in. Wireless continues to be driven by smartphone sales and the adoption of pricier service plans, offsetting the deteriorating wireline business. AT&T remains at the forefront but eventually will lose its leadership position in wireless once Verizon Communications completes its acquisition of Alltel. Smaller companies, meanwhile, are scrambling to catch up, with prepaid wireless reseller Virgin Mobile USA acquiring niche player Helio. The landline business, meanwhile, continues to deteriorate as a result of economic pressures and alternative lines of communications. more
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Virgin Mobile May Struggle in Shifting Demographic Aim
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Virgin Mobile USA may find itself with growing pains as it attempts to mature alongside its youthful customer base. more
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Virgin Mobile Confirms Talks With SK Telecom
Confirming recent media speculation, Virgin Mobile USA has announced that it is in "preliminary discussions" with South Korea's SK Telecom to explore possible strategic opportunities. Virgin Mobile USA said these discussions are in early stages, and there are no assurances that any transaction will result. more
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Wireless Carriers Target Young Texters With Latest Phones
NEW YORK (Dow Jones)-With the mainstream market for wireless service customers maturing, carriers have begun to specifically target young adults prone to text messaging and emailing with their latest lineup of mobile devices. more
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