Virgin Mobile vFlash: All set to revive Internet experience

NEW DELHI, INDIA: India’s Wireless Internet experience is about to be rejuvenated as Virgin Mobile announces the launch of its stylish Hi-speed USB modem device - vFlash.

It is a new, hip and portable, plug and play device that offers the convenience, portability and super fast internet services along with the surfing speed of up to 3.1 Mbps and generous storage slot of up to 8GB.

Always on, it provides faster access to e-mails, large file transfers, games and superior experience of audio and video streaming and download. The vFlash comes bundled with various features such as vFlash TV, and On-demand download services.

The Hi-speed USB Modem vFlash in flaming red soft touch finish is priced at Rs. 3499. The service is launching with attractive tariff options ranging from Rs. 250-1100 per month. In addition, users will also be able to subscribe to special night plans and annual rental plans soon with attractive offers.

All vFlash users can avail the “On Demand Service” option to download from a wide range of movies, songs, music videos, mobile ringtones and wallpapers at attractive charges. vFlash TV feature is a Live TV service (Live TV implies a 7 sec broadcast delay) that gives access to 40 popular television channels so that consumers can catch up on news, serials, old recorded reruns etc at leisure.

M.A. Madhusudan, Chief Executive Officer, Virgin Mobile India said: “Today, the youth wants to stay connected 24/7 and with the launch of vFlash, we aim to put the surfing experience at their fingertips. At Virgin Mobile, we understand the distinct needs of our users; hence we are confident of satisfying high speed internet connectivity demands of our customers. With the rise of internet penetration in India, the data segment furnishes a stupendous opportunity allowing the customers to always stay connected.”

Deval Parikh, Chief Officer, Handset, VAS & Procurement, Virgin Mobile India said: “We are glad to introduce yet another cost effective value proposition for our customers. At Virgin Mobile India, we have been constantly striving to provide convenient and easy-to-use services for our subscribers. As an introductory promo, we are offering the device at a hard-to-resist 30-day zero rental.

“In addition, we are also offering vFlash TV & access to unlimited legal downloads on our On Demand service at zero rental till Jan and March-ends respectively. The launch of this product is an example of our commitment to provide simplicity and control in the hands of our customers as it offers various exciting features such as live TV and on demand services.”

V Flash Introductory offer: Zero Data Plan Rental for the first 30 days along with Zero rental on vFlash live TV for the first 30 days for all customers acquired till 31 Jan. 2010 and and on-demand services for all customers acquired till 31 Mar. 2010.