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Virgin Mobile USA: UPDATE: Crzy 4 Txting? Virgin Mobile USA's New X-tc From Kyocera Wireless Hits Stores in April

^{Published on 2009-03-13 15:23:30, Last Modified on 2009-11-03 19:23:15 - Market Wire}
 

WARREN, NJ and SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - March 13, 2009) - Messaging on your cell phone will be getting a lot more exciting with the launch of [ Virgin Mobile USA ]'s (NYSE: [ VM ]) X-tc from Kyocera Wireless. The phone is equipped with a sleek, slide-out QWERTY keypad that's perfect for text fiends and fans. The answer to all your messaging needs, the X-tc keeps you connected with full messaging capabilities including IM and email support. The device will retail for $99.99 without an annual contract and will be rolling out to retail stores in April. The X-tc is scheduled to go on sale online at [ virginmobileusa.com ] on April 6. Information about the X-tc is available at [ http://www.virginmobileusa.com/phones/phoneDetail.do?skuId=VMM200 ]

Perfect with Virgin Mobile USA's $10 Unlimited Messaging

-- X-tc is available without an annual contract on both Pay As You Go and Monthly Plans

-- Messaging lovers can combine Virgin Mobile USA's Monthly Plans, starting at $24.99 with $10 Unlimited Messaging (TXT, PIC, IM, and E-mail) Packs

-- All plans without annual contracts include 7 p.m. Nights & Weekends

X-tc is More Than Just For Messaging

-- Boasts 1.3 MP camera, with a large 2.4" TFT QVGA screen, Stereo Bluetooth® and Micro SD card slot for memory cards up to 8GB

-- Room for 500 contacts and voice recognition to call them

-- Music Player with dedicated music keys and playlist management

-- Messaging support includes SMS, MMS, photos and IM

-- Predictive text input for rapid key entry

-- Web browsing capability with direct links to key social networking sites

"Our five million plus customers just sent and received 1.1 billion messages in December! Messaging is immensely popular among our customer base, so this is one more device to add to the wide selection of sleek and affordable handsets for which Virgin Mobile USA is known," said Matias Monges, Vice President, Mobile Devices, Virgin Mobile USA.

"Kyocera and Virgin Mobile USA have experienced great success pioneering the affordable texting device category and X-tc continues that trend as our third-generation text-centric handset," said Eric Anderson, Vice President of Global Sales, Kyocera Wireless Corp. "We acquired tremendous experience with the very popular Switch Back and Wild Card products for Virgin Mobile USA and we've taken that education to the next level with a more powerful and consumer friendly wireless handset. We believe Virgin Mobile customers will love it."

Virgin Mobile USA expects to release Jax, a new entry-level handset, at retail and online in early April as well. For more details please [ http://www.virginmobileusa.com/phones/phoneDetail.do?skuId=VMS130 ].

About Virgin Mobile USA, Inc.

Virgin Mobile USA, Inc., through its operating company Virgin Mobile USA, L.P., offers millions of customers control, flexibility and choice through Virgin Mobile's Plans Without Annual Contracts and postpaid offerings through Helio By Virgin Mobile, with national coverage for both powered by the Sprint PCS network.

Virgin Mobile USA is known for its award-winning customer service, with 90% of its own customers reporting satisfaction. Virgin Mobile USA allows customers to earn free minutes in exchange for viewing advertising content online through the innovative Sugar Mama program. Virgin Mobile USA's full slate of smart, stylish and affordable handsets are available at approximately 40,000 top retailers nationwide and online with Top-Up cards available at approximately 150,000 locations. Helio's advanced devices like the Ocean 2 and unlimited All-in voice plans can be explored at [ http://www.virginmobileusa.com/ ].

About Kyocera Wireless Corp.

[ Kyocera Wireless Corp ]. designs and manufactures mobile devices and accessories that are driving the convergence of telecommunications, broadband and multimedia. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyocera International Inc., which acquired QUALCOMM Incorporated's consumer wireless phone business in February 2000. Kyocera also purchased the wireless phone business of Sanyo in 2008, creating the world's sixth largest cell phone manufacturer. Based in San Diego, Kyocera Wireless leverages Japan's history of creating advanced consumer technologies around humanism and respect for the environment and blending them with a Western entrepreneurialism and style, resulting in a unique design language and a natural, user-friendly interface. For more information, please visit [ www.kyocera-wireless.com ].

Kyocera Corporation (NYSE: [ KYO ]), the parent and global headquarters of the Kyocera Group, was founded in 1959 as a producer of advanced ceramics. By combining these engineered materials with metals and plastics, and integrating them with other technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of telecommunications equipment, semiconductor packages, electronic components, laser printers, copiers, solar energy systems and industrial ceramics. During the year ended March 31, 2008, Kyocera Corporation's consolidated net sales totaled approximately US$12.9 billion (JP¥1,290,436 million) with net income of approximately US$1.0 billion (JP¥107,244 million).

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