July 02, 2009

Virgin Mobile Enters the Data Devices Segment With vLink

Virgin Mobile today made its entry into the data devices segment with the launch of vLink. The sleek white colored device priced at Rs 2100/- (US$44) will be the first in the data devices segment to offer style and dual purpose of CDMA USB Modem and 1 GB data storage, the press release said.

The vLink comes with all the required drivers (no CD installation required) and one month free unlimited data usage. Virgin Mobile youth customers who do not want a cap on their data usage can now surf the internet anywhere with Virgin Mobile's unlimited monthly data plan of Rs. 801/-. The connection speed is up to 153 kbps.

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