MMS on Virgin Mobile

mike65_085 · 24-09-2003, 13:34

Does anyone know when MMS will be available on the Virgin Mobile network? I would like to get a picture phone but I like the service provided on Virgin Mobile so I would prefer not to leave it if possible.

Also does Vodaphone or any other networks offer MMS on their Pay-as-you-go network?

jonat8 · 24-09-2003, 13:53

All the 4 networks (O2, Orange, Voda, T-Mob) offer MMS on PAYG. On O2 you can buy pre-paid packs of MMS messages (and text messages) which represent some saving but only if you use them all.

Virgin - I remember reading something in a recent mobile magazine saying it was coming by the end of the year. GPRS too.

mike65_085 · 24-09-2003, 15:25

Ok thanks very much. I'll buy my camera phone soon and wait for the service to come live, or maybe get a sim card from another network and just use it for MMS messages till Virgin's service goes live

Luke567 · 24-09-2003, 19:17

MMS ist the greatest thing ever to exist.

GPRS is needed to send MMS so it would be difficult for 'Virgin just to flick a switch so users could send MMS but not use GPRS.

mike65_085 · 24-09-2003, 19:28

So do you think it's not worth getting a picture phone?

SkyDragonSK · 24-09-2003, 21:15

I can't make a new topic right now, because I just signed up, but need help!

This is my first phone (Samsung V200), so bare with me if I'm asking oh-so-easy questions. I just need some help relating to this sort of stuff, and I'd appreciate it if some of you helped me:

1. I just installed the EasyGPRS, but it said to locate the Samsung modem, but since I couldn't find it, I just clicked cancel and let it carry on. Whats so special about this Samsung modem?

2. How do you connect a data cable from the V200 to the back of the PC? Where on the back of the PC?

3. Is it possible to upload your own custom-made background images/screensavers? If so, how?

4. If anyone has an V200 on the Orange network, how do you get rid of the annoying start-up rubbish?

Looking forward to your replies.

sean2003 · 24-09-2003, 21:31

When i asked virgin about MMS and GPRS , quite a while back , i was told virgin currently belive MMS and GPRS were to unreliable so the would not be launching them until they could offer a fully working service.

I was also on o2 and the MMS on there was unreiliable! sometimes messages just did not get to where i sent them , hopefully when virgin do introduce MMS and GPRS it will be at a competitive price!

msande · 25-09-2003, 10:06

This is what it says on virgins site

17.09.03: Virgin Mobile, the UK’s fastest growing network, today unveiled its sleek, slinky and sexy Christmas 2003 phone range. In the festive spirit of Virgin Mobile it offers the best value in Britain, and the entire range is available on pre-pay; the only network to offer such a choice.

The festive range includes:
· The smallest colour phone in the UK
· The cheapest camera phone in the UK
· And every new phone to the range has a colour screen

24-09-2003, 13:34	#1
mike65_085 Banned User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sheffield Posts: 442	MMS on Virgin Mobile Does anyone know when MMS will be available on the Virgin Mobile network? I would like to get a picture phone but I like the service provided on Virgin Mobile so I would prefer not to leave it if possible. Also does Vodaphone or any other networks offer MMS on their Pay-as-you-go network?

24-09-2003, 13:53	#2
jonat8 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,584	All the 4 networks (O2, Orange, Voda, T-Mob) offer MMS on PAYG. On O2 you can buy pre-paid packs of MMS messages (and text messages) which represent some saving but only if you use them all. Virgin - I remember reading something in a recent mobile magazine saying it was coming by the end of the year. GPRS too.

24-09-2003, 15:25	#3
mike65_085 Banned User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sheffield Posts: 442	Ok thanks very much. I'll buy my camera phone soon and wait for the service to come live, or maybe get a sim card from another network and just use it for MMS messages till Virgin's service goes live

24-09-2003, 19:17	#4
Luke567 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wakefield Posts: 1,241	MMS ist the greatest thing ever to exist. GPRS is needed to send MMS so it would be difficult for 'Virgin just to flick a switch so users could send MMS but not use GPRS.

24-09-2003, 19:28	#5
mike65_085 Banned User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sheffield Posts: 442	So do you think it's not worth getting a picture phone?

24-09-2003, 21:15	#6
SkyDragonSK Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 113	I can't make a new topic right now, because I just signed up, but need help! This is my first phone (Samsung V200), so bare with me if I'm asking oh-so-easy questions. I just need some help relating to this sort of stuff, and I'd appreciate it if some of you helped me: 1. I just installed the EasyGPRS, but it said to locate the Samsung modem, but since I couldn't find it, I just clicked cancel and let it carry on. Whats so special about this Samsung modem? 2. How do you connect a data cable from the V200 to the back of the PC? Where on the back of the PC? 3. Is it possible to upload your own custom-made background images/screensavers? If so, how? 4. If anyone has an V200 on the Orange network, how do you get rid of the annoying start-up rubbish? Looking forward to your replies.

24-09-2003, 21:31	#7
sean2003 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reading Posts: 2,618	When i asked virgin about MMS and GPRS , quite a while back , i was told virgin currently belive MMS and GPRS were to unreliable so the would not be launching them until they could offer a fully working service. I was also on o2 and the MMS on there was unreiliable! sometimes messages just did not get to where i sent them , hopefully when virgin do introduce MMS and GPRS it will be at a competitive price!

25-09-2003, 10:06	#8
msande Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,366	This is what it says on virgins site 17.09.03: Virgin Mobile, the UK’s fastest growing network, today unveiled its sleek, slinky and sexy Christmas 2003 phone range. In the festive spirit of Virgin Mobile it offers the best value in Britain, and the entire range is available on pre-pay; the only network to offer such a choice. The festive range includes: · The smallest colour phone in the UK · The cheapest camera phone in the UK · And every new phone to the range has a colour screen

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