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New Ocean 2 Incorporates Broad Range of Mobile Content, Social Media and GPS Features on 3G Network WARREN, N.J., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Virgin Mobile USA (http://www.virginmobileusa.com/)(NYSE:VM) has announced the first contract 3G handset in its 2009 line-up, the long-awaited Helio Ocean 2 (http://virginmobileusa.marketwire.com/easyir/pkit.do?easyirid=13135DE328B72AB 2) by Virgin Mobile. A sleek, soft-edge dual slider, the new Ocean 2 boasts slimmer lines and a larger screen than its predecessor. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090202/NY65560-a ) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090202/NY65560LOGO-b ) With easy access to popular messaging and social networks and sites, the Ocean 2 by Virgin Mobile will be on sale for $149 at http://www.virginmobileusa.com/ beginning February 12, 2009. The handset will also be available at select retailers. The Helio Ocean 2 is produced exclusively for Virgin Mobile USA by Personal Communications Devices, LLC (PCD). Virgin Mobile USA is also taking this opportunity to introduce two new benefits to its contract voice plans that align with the carrier's no annual contract offerings: -- Beginning February 12, all contract customers will have Unlimited Nights & Weekend calling starting at 7 PM, which is two hours earlier than many other carriers. Virgin Mobile USA no annual contract customers already enjoy 7 PM Nights & Weekends. -- In addition, Virgin Mobile is eliminating the $5 charge for unlimited mobile to mobile calling. "The original Ocean was one of the first high-end, 3G mobile phones that consumers could afford. With the sequel, we are expanding Virgin Mobile USA's offerings to include contract plans and delivering a fully connected device packed with everything you could ask for," said Jonathan Marchbank, Chief Operations Officer, Virgin Mobile USA. "The Ocean 2 is a powerful combination of voice, features and data at a great price." Virgin Mobile USA's contract voice and data plans offer some of the best value in the industry, and are customized for consumers who want a top-notch mobile experience without breaking the bank. Contract customers can chose from three different monthly voice plans that best suit their needs: -- $65 per month includes 500 daytime minutes, unlimited nights and weekends, unlimited mobile to mobile calling, unlimited messaging and unlimited data usage -- $85 monthly plan includes 1000 daytime minutes, unlimited nights and weekends, unlimited mobile to mobile calling, unlimited messaging and unlimited data -- For $99, unlimited voice, messaging and data The Best of What's New: How the Ocean 2 Stacks Up Against the Ocean The Helio Ocean 2 is a sleek dual-slider QWERTY handset with an impressive list of upgraded features: -- A larger landscape mode 2.6" QVGA screen designed to deliver an enhanced mobile browsing experience at 3G speed. -- One-click access to the new Connect social networking dashboard solution. -- The Ultimate Inbox instant messaging suite has expanded to include Google TalkTM. -- The Media Player now provides background mode playback allowing the user to multi-task while listening to music. -- Mail for Microsoft Exchange(R) is included in data plans, eliminating the premium monthly fee. -- The HTML browser now allows members to quickly text or email a URL, and has tabs to surf multiple web pages with ease. -- The File Viewer now allows for the editing of Microsoft(R) Works, Excel and PowerPoint files right from the device. -- A new optical sensor directional/navigational pad provides analog scroll input capability. -- The new keyboard offers an improved typing experience with a new enlarged, rubberized keypad. -- The 2MP camera with video recording includes "night shot" and location tagging. -- Memory upgraded to include a 512MB external MicroSDTM card. Product Details Key highlights of the Helio Ocean 2 by Virgin Mobile include enhanced messaging and social media communication features, new location-based services and a superior media experience. To Communicate: -- The Ultimate Inbox combines email, text messages, picture messages and instant messages in a single messaging hub that's just one touch away. -- The Ocean 2 offers consumers convenient out-of-the-box access to Yahoo! TM, AOLTM, Microsoft's Windows LiveTM and GoogleTM. -- Connect, a newly launched feature, brings one-click access to updates and alerts across multiple social networks and media sharing sites such as FacebookTM, MySpaceTM, FlickrTM and YouTubeTM. -- Effortless Email, Calendar, and Contact synchronizing integration with Mail for Microsoft Exchange(R). To Locate: -- Ocean 2 offers a comprehensive GPS-enabled version of Google MapsTM mobile experience, with integration to the address book to quickly map contacts. -- Buddy BeaconTM, a premier friend-finder application, is the first location-sharing app available across multiple carriers. A feature-rich Facebook(R) application helps share location and finds points of interest. -- A premium GarminTM Mobile subscription application includes real-time turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic information, ability to find things like the cheapest gas station in an area, and more. -- One-click Search continues to have home screen input capabilities for fast and easy lookups on Yahoo!TM, GoogleTM, WikipediaTM, AmazonTM and YelpTM. -- WHERETM is a suite of location-aware widgets that finds relevant local information, now integrated with the web browser. To Create: -- A complete mobile YouTubeTM experience including integrated video capture and upload, GPS tagging, and full "Log In" for personalization, rating and community features. -- One-click upload of photos and videos to sites such as Facebook(R), YouTubeTM, FlickrTM, Photobucket and the Helio Album. -- File Viewer contains key office tools and the ability to view, save, share and now edit files on the device, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point documents. Additional Features: -- 3.5mm standard media headset jack/headset -- Stereo Bluetooth(R) Wireless -- Upgraded Alert Manager -- 3D gaming -- Video ringtones and wallpapers -- Opera Mini preload -- Full-featured Planner includes Calendar, To-Do List, Notepad, Stopwatch, Alarm, Calculator and World Time Clock Virgin Mobile USA is initially releasing the Ocean 2 in a limited edition Red; black Ocean 2s will start to become available later this year. Links for more information: Virgin Mobile USA - Ocean 2 (http://virginmobileusa.marketwire.com/easyir/pkit.do?easyirid=13135DE328B 72AB2) Virgin Mobile USA (http://www.virginmobileusa.com/) Virgin Mobile Media Center (http://virginmobileusa.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=45) About Virgin Mobile USA, Inc. Virgin Mobile USA, Inc., through its operating company Virgin Mobile USA, L.P., offers millions of customers control, flexibility and choice through both Virgin Mobile's Plans Without Annual Contracts and contract offerings through Helio By Virgin Mobile, with national coverage powered by the Sprint PCS network. Virgin Mobile USA is known for its award-winning customer service, with 90% of its own customers reporting satisfaction. Virgin Mobile USA allows customers to earn free minutes in exchange for viewing advertising content online through the innovative Sugar Mama program. Virgin Mobile USA's full slate of smart, stylish and affordable handsets are available at approximately 40,000 top retailers nationwide and online at http://www.virginmobileusa.com/, with Top-Up cards available at more than 140,000 locations. Helio's advanced devices like the Ocean and unlimited all-in voice plans can be explored at http://www.helio.com/. About Personal Communications Devices, LLC (PCD) PCD (http://www.personalcommunicationsdevices.com/) is a global gateway for technology partners that provides high-quality, reliable and versatile wireless communications devices to carriers throughout North and South America. By offering product planning and development, technical testing and quality control as well as marketing and warranty support, PCD serves as a bridge between leading manufacturers and carriers. Based in Hauppauge, New York, PCD is a subsidiary of Personal Communications Devices Holdings, LLC. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090202/NY65560-a http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090202/NY65560LOGO-b DATASOURCE: Virgin Mobile USA CONTACT: Corinne Nosal, Virgin Mobile USA, +1-908-607-4235, , http://www.virginmobileusa.com/; or Justine Navaja, SHIFT Communications, +1-212-504-2926, , http://www.shiftcomm.com/ Web Site: http://www.helio.com/ http://www.personalcommunicationsdevices.com/ http://www.virginmobileusa.com/

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