Virgin
Mobile was the world's
first Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO). It does not
maintain its own network but resells wireless services under
their own brand name using the network of another mobile phone
operator.
It was launched in UK in 1999 and uses T-Mobile Network as its
operator.
Virgin Mobile's shares were listed on the London Stock Exchange on 26
July 2004 and subsequently included in the FTSE 250 index.In 2006,
Virgin Mobile was merged with NTL Inc. and its shares were de-listed
from the London stock exchange. This merger created the first UK
company able to offer a 'quadruple play' to customers. This new company
will be able to offer mobile and fixed line telephony, broadband
internet and television, putting it in an unrivalled position in the
communications industry.
Since its launch in November 1999, Virgin mobile has attracted more
than 5 million customers.
Virgin Mobile offers a broad range of mobile communications products
and services, including mobile voice and non-voice services, including
SMS, MMS and 3G, and entertainment services over the Virgin
Mobile Bites portal including games, information and
music services, and international roaming.
Virgin Mobile's customers were found to be the most-satisfied mobile
consumers in the pre-pay sector for two years running in 2005 and 2004,
according to the surveys by J.D. Power and Associates. Virgin Mobile is
also featured in 'The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For' list
2005 and is part of the FTSE4Good Index.
