Virgin Mobile vs. other service providers?

I've heard about Virgin Mobile when my aunt went home here in our country for 2 weeks vacation. She brought a mobile phone with her. I asked her how Virgin Mobile differs from other cell phone service providers? Are there any advantages with their service?

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Virgin mobile only works on the Sprint network, no roaming anywhere, look into Welcome To Straight Talk, it runs on the Verizon network (much better coverage)

Each mobile has some specific features for that customers like that particular mobile company or phone. I have no idea about virgin advantages but if you are interested to know then can get info from its website.

Have had VM for about 3 days and am getting used to it. Switched over from sprint for the $25 Beyond talk plan. so far its awesome and so is their Cust Serv. Their "ALEX" auto phone system is a little bit of a pain, but once u figure out how to get past it to a real person its all good. The CSRs are really helpful and do all they can to make sure you are happy. Its just so awesome I can't figure out why Sprint bought them and still allows them to compete!

Originally Posted by nvguy

Virgin mobile only works on the Sprint network, no roaming anywhere, look into Welcome To Straight Talk, it runs on the Verizon network (much better coverage)

Are all the phones from Straight Talk reconditioned? Otherwise that sounds like a great idea.

Straight Talk sells new phones at Walmart I believe or online. I know they are brand new at Walmart.

Apparently Straight Talk is affiliated with T-Mobile. I can't stand T-Mobile, so...I would avoid them like the plague.