Virgin Mobile introduces $25 plan that relies on Wi-Fi connections for data consumption

By Williams Pelegrin Published June 17, 2014

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Taking a leaf out of Republic Wireless’ book, Virgin Mobile has introduced a new $25 unlimited talk and text plan that places the data burden on Wi-Fi connections rather than a standard 3G or 4G connection.

The plan, which is available until September 2, is only available for new Virgin Mobile customers. Here is a list of Virgin Mobile phones that support the new plan:

Kyocera Hydro Vibe 4G LTE
LG Volt 4G LTE
LG Optimus F3 4G LTE
Virgin Mobile Awe
Kyocera Rise
Reef
Samsung Galaxy Ring
Kyocera Event

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If you opt to purchase the plan, you can upgrade to any of the three Virgin Mobile Beyond Talk plans, though you cannot revert back. In comparison, Republic Wireless’ $25 plan throws in 5GB of 3G data alongside unlimited Wi-Fi, talk, and text. Both wireless providers depend on Sprint’s network for coverage, so your mileage may vary depending on what part of the country you live in.

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