Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Virgin Mobile USA Broadband2Go and BlackBerry Smartphones Now Available at OfficeMax

Virgin Mobile USA Broadband2Go and BlackBerry Smartphones Now Available at OfficeMax Virgin Mobile USA Broadband2Go and BlackBerry Smartphones Now Available at OfficeMax

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Virgin Mobile USA Broadband2Go is even easier to access as select OfficeMax stores nationwide now offer the MiFi2200 mobile hotspot and Ovation MC760 USB device, as well as the BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone. Broadband2Go is a wireless internet service available on the nationwide Sprint 3G network without an annual contract or activation fee. A variety of corresponding no-contract plans for smartphones and broadband devices provide flexibility to professionals on the go and those wanting to stay connected while on summer vacation.

“We are pleased to expand the distribution of both our Broadband2Go offerings as well as the BlackBerry Curve 8530 to provide great accessibility right in time for summer travel,” said Mary Marzullo, director, national accounts, Sprint Prepaid Group. “Our new $20 for 500 megabytes of data Broadband2Go plan makes Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go the affordable, flexible solution for staying connected while on the go. We look forward to extending this option to OfficeMax shoppers.”

 

A variety of plans are available for Broadband2Go MiFi 2200 or Ovation MC760, developed in conjunction with Novatel Wireless (Nasdaq: NVTL), including:

 

Broadband2Go Plans                           Data

$10/10 days                             100 MB

$20/month                                500 MB

$50/month                                Unlimited Data (3G speeds up to 2.5GB)

 

 

 

The popular BlackBerry Curve 8530 smartphone, with access to BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) and BlackBerry App World, comes with a 2MP camera and Wi-Fi and is now available for $129.99 at OfficeMax with the Virgin Mobile USA Beyond Talk portfolio. The price for BlackBerry Beyond Talk Plans start at $35 per month, which includes unlimited text, email, data and web and 300 anytime minutes.

 

“OfficeMax is excited to offer our customers access to the innovative Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go products and services,” said Ryan Vero, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer for OfficeMax. “We are always looking for ways to provide our customers with the technologies they want to stay connected while on the go and Broadband2Go portfolio allows us to do just that.”