This is $30 less on Amazon vs Virgin Mobiles's website. Is there any advantage of buying directly from VM? Will I be able to "swap" my phone and keep my current VM acct or does it have to purchased directly from them? So confused--thx! :)
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No. There is none. We purchased ours from Amazon and it works great. Had no problems with VM or my account
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I f you purchase the phone like I did through Amazon there is no contract. Plus the new Convoy 2 that I purchased was less expensive through Amazon then if I had purchased it at Verizon with an upgrade and a 2 year contract. By the way the phone is great.
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Virgin's "Beyond Talk" plan starts at $35/month (although I'm grandfathered at $25 :) which includes 300 min of talk time (plenty for me but maybe not if you're a big talker) and has unlimited texting and data (that means INTERNET!) So the easy answer to your question is NO UPGRADES NECESSARY. However, they just started throttling data once you go past 2.5gig. But it resets each monthly pay period. And that's a fair amount of data IMHO. Anyway, if you're considering this phone/plan then you must be looking for a rock-bottom price for a good (not great) service. It delivers. But if you want truly HUGE amounts of data and a cutting edge phone then you'll have to look elsewhere . . . and pay at least 3 times as much!
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The simple answer is no! I have a "mac".I'd like to offer an unsolicited thought, its just my experience. I don't know which carrier you have with your phone. I had Virgin Mobile. VM is nothing but trouble. I hear T Mobile is better, not perfect but better. SamsungM (mantra)575 is a wonderful phone but its always linked to prepaid systems. That is a problem. I've paid different prices for the same samsung, yet this last "M575" VM, has been a problem. After 3 almost 4 weeks w/o service,VM is mailing me another phone. They didn't specify which model...Since I'm not really a technology oriented brain, I can't be sure if this specific phone or VM is/has been the problem. I wish you the best of God's guidance, Rev Pat
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Amazon is a reputable retailer, as is the "shopcelldeals" seller. I used them a couple years ago to purchase my Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V and it was legit, sealed in original packaging and everything.
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Yes. This is the phone I am using and I am on the Virgin Mobile $25 plan. The phone is great for calls and texting, but not much beyond that. (Pictures and Internet access aren't the best.)
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I don't think you will be able to keep the $25 plan if you switch phones. I'd check with virgin mobile to be sure.
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Honestly, I'm not sure. My mom had Virgin mobile and I was just updating her phn, because her screen was so small on her other phn. Sorry, I couldn't be of more help.
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Tmobile sold me mine. Virgin Mobil should have one, so should verizon. Basically you're just adding a line to your phone. This watch is not a blue tooth (as sold) it is a phone only. I've never used this and want to get rid of it.
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Good question! If you'll see my review you'll notice how PISSED I was that I went through everything to place my order, only to find out Amazon wanted to tack on an additional $40. per month to "connect to the web". I REQUIRE a PDA, I DO NOT need web access. My only guess is that is why it is cheaper than the cingular site. You don't have to have the "PDA" extra plan there. $40 EXTRA a month = $960 EXTRA for a 2 year plan. The phone is not worth that much!
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Yes you can buy from Amazon and activate through Virgin, its essentially the same product.
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Do you already own the phone? If so, look inside the handset & get the number off the battery pack & put that number into a search engine. I was able to do that with the number on my phone's battery and Amazon actually sells my battery pack for $7.69 for a 2-pack. Otherwise, a battery store or electronics store (like Best Buy) would probably be a good option to try. If your phone is just getting uncharged a lot and the battery is not bad, remember that this phone DOES have 3 handsets and all charge on any of the 3 bases. You should be able to grab one of the other handsets if the one you're using runs out of power. Just pop the uncharged one on to recharge. Do you already own the phone? If so, look inside the handset & get the number off the battery pack & put that number into a search engine. I was able to do that with the number on my phone's battery and Amazon actually sells my battery pack for $7.69 for a 2-pack. Otherwise, a battery store or electronics store (like Best Buy) would probably be a good option to try. If your phone is just getting uncharged a lot and the battery is not bad, remember that this phone DOES have 3 handsets and all charge on any of the 3 bases. You should be able to grab one of the other handsets if the one you're... » Read More Do you already own the phone? If so, look inside the handset & get the number off the battery pack & put that number into a search engine. I was able to do that with the number on my phone's battery and Amazon actually sells my battery pack for $7.69 for a 2-pack. Otherwise, a battery store or electronics store (like Best Buy) would probably be a good option to try. If your phone is just getting uncharged a lot and the battery is not bad, remember that this phone DOES have 3 handsets and all charge on any of the 3 bases. You should be able to grab one of the other handsets if the one you're using runs out of power. Just pop the uncharged one on to recharge. « Show Less
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I've had this phone for less than a month but so far, I've had no issues. I opted to buy from Amazon instead of Virgin Mobile because it was $50 cheaper. I have not regretted that decision. Shipping was swift and Virgin Mobile had no issues activating the phone. Keep in mind; you will need to purchase a micro SD card for memory if you plan to store music, apps, and/or lots of photos and videos. I recommend getting this at the same time as your phone. Short answer: totally satisfied with this phone.
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That is certainly true. But, since I have that phone (3GS) in my possession and do not have it for sale I am curious as to why you are posting this question. Unless you are trying to buy a phone from an Amazon seller and not from me - - THEN your question is very relevant . . . but should be directed to the specific seller. Your question was sent to me by Amazon as a general knowledge question.
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Does anyone know if the v3 is what is being sold on Amazon? I have two and need a third and, thanks to a Christmas GC, I'd like to use Amazon but can't seem to see any description that helps me to make that call.
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Amazon only sell the phone. As for the plan, you have to buy from T-Mobile since it's locked to T-Mobile, otherwise you have to pay to unlock the phone and may use wireless carrier of your choice.
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That would be a question for your carrier. We do not carry insurance on our phones and have never needed it but it was offered at the time of purchase / contract. If insurance costs more than a used phone can be purchased to replace said phone, then it is cheaper to replace "non" smart phones thru amazon or other used phone distributors. He uses this phone very seldom and only to "call". (first one fell in pool-could not swim) I do more texting than calling and I do not carry insurance on mine either. I now have an LG Rumor Reflex that I really hate - would not recommend it to anyone !! Can't wait to "trade it in" when my contract time is up. That would be a question for your carrier. We do not carry insurance on our phones and have never needed it but it was offered at the time of purchase / contract. If insurance costs more than a used phone can be purchased to replace said phone, then it is cheaper to replace "non" smart phones thru amazon or other used phone distributors. He uses this phone very seldom and only to "call". (first one fell in pool-could not swim) I do more texting than calling and I do not carry insurance on mine either. I now have an LG Rumor Reflex that I really hate - would not recommend... » Read More That would be a question for your carrier. We do not carry insurance on our phones and have never needed it but it was offered at the time of purchase / contract. If insurance costs more than a used phone can be purchased to replace said phone, then it is cheaper to replace "non" smart phones thru amazon or other used phone distributors. He uses this phone very seldom and only to "call". (first one fell in pool-could not swim) I do more texting than calling and I do not carry insurance on mine either. I now have an LG Rumor Reflex that I really hate - would not recommend it to anyone !! Can't wait to "trade it in" when my contract time is up. « Show Less