Virgin Mobile USA has unveiled Broadband2Go, extending its prepaid cell phone service to a 3G wireless internet service.
The company said that Broadband2Go wireless internet service requires no activation fee and there are no roaming charges. Customers have a real-time usage meter to monitor and check ‘Remaining Megabytes of Use’ at any time.
On the Broadband2Go my account page, customers are provided with approximate estimates for how many hours of web-browsing, video-viewing and number of emails each plan will generally handle.
The company also said that the MC760 Broadband2Go device – operating on the Sprint Nationwide Network and developed in conjunction with Novatel Wireless – features an internal, advanced dual band diversity antenna, as well as an optional external antenna for enhanced performance on the fringe areas of networks.
The MC760 device comes with an integrated microSD slot allowing to store and transport files, photos or videos on a removable SD storage card. The device is reportedly designed to work with any laptop, tablet PC or desktop running Windows, Mac or Linux operating systems and equipped with a Type-A USB port.
Bob Stohrer, CMO of Virgin Mobile USA, said: Forget the long-term contracts, monthly bills or desperately seeking a local coffee shop for Wi-Fi. Prepaid mobile broadband is ideal for students, families on the go, freelancers, anyone who needs wireless internet access…and wants to pay only when they use it.
“We’ve already demonstrated the benefit of no annual contracts and the ability to tailor spending to individual needs. Broadband2Go is another way to give consumers value, flexibility and convenience.
