I thought I had to buy the phone from Virgin to use it with my no contract Virgin account. Can I buy it from Amazon and use it on Virgin's network?
1837767
This phone is branded by Virgin Mobile and is compatible with their network right out of the box. All you have to do give Virgin Mobile the serial numbers from the box and they can activate it immediately.
1837768
Yes you can purchase this phone from amazon all you have to do is log on to your virgin mobile account online and hit the switch phones link then type in the number on your new phone battery.
1837769
Absolutely. You just have to buy a virgin mobile supported phone. This will come with the VM app, when you go to VM.com click "Switch phone", type in the license #, and BOOM! Everything will be transported quite quickly. Its....its like magic!
1837770
I purchased this phone for my daughter back in May, and to date it has been a great phone. She had an existing Virgin account and when it came in, we just contacted Virgin Mobile and they walked us through the process of transferring phones... very easy and had not issues at all!
1837771
Yes. Once you get it - just call Virgin or go online and "change" your phone. You'll still use your old number and plan or you can update your plan at any time.
1630796
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.
144246
You do have to pay Virgin Mobile if you want phone service (then you use the wi-fi). You might be able to use wi-fi without the phone service but I don't think you'd want to do that.
987274
this phone doesnt take sim cards, you just have to register with virgin mobile.
23083
No you can't it says it can be used but no so don't buy it. Don't use a phone that says it is prepaid or no contract phones because it means the same thing look for another Verizon Phone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
687220
It's already locked into Virgin Mobile, so NO it's not unlocked, but you can use it with Virgin Mobile once you activate it.
833338
? We have US Cellular. Not sure if they are the same. You can call Virgin Mobile, they should know.
608889
Yes you can. You do not need to have the phone active with Virgin Mobile service to use WiFi
870823
You'll have to ask Virgin Mobile. I would like to do the same thing but I don't think so. If they do please let me know. I'm sorry I bought this phone because I think I am locked in for 2 yrs. I had the top up plan before and loved it because I never hardly used my phone.
582713
I'm not certain - Assurance and Virgin both use the Sprint network but this was made for Virgin and there may be certain restrictions for Assurance customers (i.e. you may be required to use one of their approved phones).Good luck and try hooking up with Assurance to see about using 3rd party devices.
687218
I set it up with Virgin Mobile as soon as I got it with no problem. I don't know if you can use it with any other carrier.
354999
do you mean if you buy the phone from somebody else, eg amazon, can you still use it? yes, i think so. once your phone is unlocked, i think you can even use it with different svs providers (even with an att sim card)
1080681
There is no advantage buying direct from virgin mobile. This is the same product that virgin mobile would ship to you, packaging and all. Activation is super easy and can be done from the "manage account" link on Virgin's website. I have done this multiple times.Cheers!
208922
I purchased a phone from Amazon and I use verizon. I love it! As long as it says it's "unlocked" and it works w/ Verizon....you will be fine.
252710
You buy the phone but the service through virgin Mobile. You pick a monthly plan after you buy the phone but your not locked into a contract so if you don't like virgin mobile you can leave without penalty or fees. I'm not sure about international stuff but if you have other questions you can go to virgin mobile's website and live chat with a representative.
1080682
It works fine from Virgin Mobile, however it will need an update otherwise you won't get your text messages or calls. Just anything from wifi. It took me 2 days to notice this. The customer service will walk you right through it.
1078969
No you cannot. That is why I had a problem with it. You need to find a refurbished phone or one that is listed as having service for a year prior. The only way to use a verizon phone (pre-paid or contract) for an exsisting contract or plan is if the phone has been previously used for 1 year or more.