Virgin Mobile USA today announced the launch of Broadband2Go, a 3G nationwide wireless Internet service without an annual contract, monthly subscription or activation fee. Operating on the Sprint Nationwide Network and developed in conjunction with Novatel Wireless, the MC760 Broadband2Go device carries the distinction of being the world’s smallest EV-DO Rev. A modem. It will be available exclusively at Best Buy Mobile starting in late June for $149.99, and is the first prepaid broadband product Best Buy Mobile is offering. Virgin Mobile USA’s partnership with Best Buy Mobile will also make the new Broadband2Go available at airport kiosks later this summer.

Like Virgin Mobile USA’s mobile phone service, activation is simple and megabytes can be added as often as needed with credit/debit cards or Virgin Mobile Top-Up cards. Top-Up cards can be used to purchase data usage from 100MB to 1 gigabyte on the pay-as-you-go model. A new Broadband2Go-branded Top-Up card for $20, which customers may use to purchase 250MB good for 30 days, translating roughly into 12 hours of web browsing. Other data plans are available at $10, $40 and $60, and any VMU Top-Up card can be used. Designed to be extremely durable and compact, the Broadband2Go device combines a variety of innovative features into its tiny form factor including an integrated microSD slot allowing for the seamless storage and transport of up to 16GB of files, photos or videos on a hot-swappable, removable SD storage card.

Virgin Mobile USA’s Broadband2Go 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. From 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. Click here for more information.

Source: MobileBurn

Hi, guys! We are back after a little hiatus. Sorry to have kept you folks waiting – it’s just that we were working on making some changes to the server. It’s all finally done and we are finally back with a bang!

The latest in the mobile circuit is that Best Buy Mobile, now having more than 1000 locations all over the US, will start selling the Palm Pre smartphone starting June 6. The best thing about Best Buy is that it allows its customers to purchase with instant rebate savings, right at the point of purchase. This avoids having customers having to go through the otherwise tedious process of mail-in rebates and the like. The other advantage of shopping with Best Buy Mobile is that customers can get a look and feel of the product, as also other products and get advice from in-house experts as well.

The much-awaited Palm Pre is the very first smartphone to be based on the new Palm webOS mobile platform. With a smooth, ergonomic design and a physical slide-out keyboard, the Palm Pre feels good to hold and carry and is extremely convenient to use as well. Well, guys, we too are waiting for the smartphone to reach the supply chain, just like you are!

Palm Pre

Source: MobileBurn

We have heard so many rumors about the Palm Pre smartphone by now, we simply do not know if we should publish anymore, really. The latest rumor is regarding the Pre and Best Buy. It seems as though one of their sources has delivered some info putting the Palm Pre at Best Buy (in very limited numbers, 4,500 units to be exact) on June 7th.

Best Buy Mobile could begin selling the units on the 7th at the following price points:
· 2-year contract: $199.99
· Existing customer upgrade: $299.99
· Outright: $999.99 (whoa!)

The pricing, it is believed, is still in discussion, so these numbers could very well change (and probably will change) before the Pre hits the shelves. This is only at rumor stage right now, but do store the info for probable future use.

Palm Pre

Source: IntoMobile