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Virgin iPlayer gets 10m viewings in June
The new service available to all virgin subsribers allows people to use the BBC iPlayer through their digibox. With a user pool of just 3.5 million people Virgins service got the BBC's content a huge 10 million views in June, an average of 1.5 million uses a week.
Looks like the way we watch and interact with television is changing faster than ever, how long until all television is on demand? The new service available to all virgin subsribers allows people to use the BBC iPlayer through their digibox. With a user pool of jus... more -
Should A Rape Victim Be Obligated To Report Her Attacker?W
Can rape actually be a black or white subject? Are there are any gray areas in regard to rape?
What is your opinion on this extremely touchy and sensitive issue. Can rape actually be a black or white subject? Are there are any gray areas in regard to rape? ... more -
BPI wants file sharers disconnected, Virgin ISP refuses
UK ISP Virgin Media, in a joint partnership with the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), has thus far sent out 800 letters to file sharers to inform them of the consequences should they continue. Packaged in envelopes that said, “Important: If you don’t read this, your broadband could be disconnected,” the letters seeks to dissuade users from file-sharing under the threat of losing their internet accounts.
Luckily for them, however, Virgin doesn’t seem to want to follow through.
The wording of the letter is a mistake, says Virgin, and it plans to review the letters sometime in August. Speaking with BBC Radio’s Newsbeat, a Virgin representative said that there was “absolutely no possibility” they would disconnect accounts that the BPI has linked to filesharing. UK ISP Virgin Media, in a joint partnership with the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), has thus far sent out 800 letters to file sh... more -
Helio Flames Out!
Helio "Don't Call me a Phone Company" Mobile was acquired from Korea's SK Telecom today by Sir Richard Branson's (of the UK of those not in the know) Virgin Mobile USA for a down right cold $39 Million - a meer $230 per subscriber.
[Via Engadget]
Q&A from Helio's Website:
HELIO and Virgin Mobile USA are teaming up to combine our strengths and deliver a better mobile experience. On June 27th Virgin Mobile USA announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire HELIO.
HELIO gains access to Virgin Mobile USA’s extensive distribution network and broad customer base, while Virgin Mobile USA gains access to HELIO’s exclusive, high-end devices and premium services. Both companies look forward to coming together to bring exciting prepaid and postpaid opportunities to their customers.
Q: What does this mean for current HELIO members? Can I still use my HELIO device, while keeping my HELIO service plan and number?
A: Current service plans will continue without interruption – it will be business as usual. HELIO members are at the center of this transaction and we’ll continue to bring them the innovative mobile services they’ve come to expect.
Q: Can new members still sign up for HELIO service?
A: Absolutely. HELIO will continue to offer exclusive, high-end devices and our innovative All-In plans.
Q: Will the HELIO brand be retained, or will everything migrate to Virgin Mobile USA?
A: Over time, we expect that all aspects of the customer experience will be integrated under the Virgin Mobile USA brand. Integration of the direct sales channel will begin immediately, and we expect that existing HELIO products and services will soon be offered through the Virgin Mobile USA website at www.virginmobileusa.com.
Q: So what’s next?
A: We’re excited by the possibilities our new, combined team offers. We have some big ideas, but as you can imagine, a little bit of housekeeping is in order before we share them. Stay tuned!
Q: Does this affect my current contract with HELIO in any way? When Virgin Mobile USA does acquire HELIO, can I end my current contract without paying an early termination fee (ETF)?
A: HELIO contracts remain in effect and unchanged by this transaction. HELIO members who wish to end their contract early will still be subject to an early termination fee (ETF).
Helio "Don't Call me a Phone Company" Mobile was acquired from Korea's SK Telecom today by Sir Richard Branson's (of the UK of those n... more -
a chairman that would WILLINGLY pay for the pollution his company is responsible f...
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"Virgin Group chairman Richard Branson told a forum on climate change Tuesday that aviation is a dirty business and that airlines should be willing to pay for the damage they cause to the environment." yup ... more -
Virgin Media cracks down on torrent abusers
"Virgin Media and the BPI have announced a new campaign to crack down on those customers illegally downloading and distributing music illegally.
“As part of the campaign, customers whose accounts appear to have been used to distribute music in breach of copyright will receive informative letters, one from Virgin Media and one from the BPI,” Virgin’s press release informs us." "Virgin Media and the BPI have announced a new campaign to crack down on those customers illegally downloading and distributing music ... more -
Virgin Sacrifice: Father/Daughter Dance
This is pretty creepy. Imagine going to a Chastity Gala dance with your father.. and promising to stay a virgin until you marry...ugh.. This is pretty creepy. Imagine going to a Chastity Gala dance with your father.. and promising to stay a virgin until you marry...ugh.... more
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If you use Virgin Mobile Prepaid, check this out!
It's interesting because big companies continue to find ways off ripping us off. Companies who have millions of customers, and the potential to make billions of dollars from "slight of hand..." It's interesting because big companies continue to find ways off ripping us off. Companies who have millions of customers, and the po... more
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Virgin CEO: Net neutrality is 'bollocks'
After only being on the job a month, the new Virgin Media CEO lashes out at Net Neutrality. He's confirming that Virgin will be charging websites (like current.com) a premium for the type of access that their viewers have to the site... the fast lane, or the slow lane. After only being on the job a month, the new Virgin Media CEO lashes out at Net Neutrality. He's confirming that Virgin will be chargi... more
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Spitzer heads up Virgin's advertising campaign
Virgin mobile have wasted no time, they've already released a rather controversial, and seemingly unauthroised, advertising campaign featuring recently resigned client #9, Eliot Spitzer.
The advert reads:
"At Virgin Mobile, you're more than just a number. When you call us we'll treat you like a person, not a client. Whether you're #9 or #900, you'll get hooked up with somebody who'll finally treat you just how you want to be treated."
Wonder what the man himself will have to say about this, will he let it roll to evade further media attention or come out on the offensive? Virgin mobile have wasted no time, they've already released a rather controversial, and seemingly unauthroised, advertising campaign f... more -
Born again virgin?
If you "lost" your virginity to someone and now regret it, would you go as far as to become a "born again virgin"? Some people (men and women) have made this choice, and some women have gone as far as to seek surgery to imitate or reattach their hymen.
*Click the link above for the story*
What do you think? If you "lost" your virginity to someone and now regret it, would you go as far as to become a "born again virgin"? Some people (men a... more -
Virgin Galactic unveils first commercial passenger spacecraft
Ricahrd Branson revealed his prototype for the world's first commercial passenger spacecraft
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SpaceShipTwo
Richard Branson's spaceship startup Virgin Galactic unveiled the second design of its suborbital vehicles, SpaceShipTwo and White Knight Two. SpaceShipTwo is the vehicle that passengers will actually ride in, and White Knight Two is the launch vehicle that carries it to a high altitude before ignition. Richard Branson's spaceship startup Virgin Galactic unveiled the second design of its suborbital vehicles, SpaceShipTwo and White Knig... more
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Virgin the Favorite to buy Northern Rock
Richard Branson is looking to aquire Northern Rock after its share prices have continued to dwindle. The Bank has been in trouble since the American Mortgage crisis and is now expected to be taken over. If the deal is resisted by Northern Rock they are expected to go into administration.
Richard Branson is looking to aquire Northern Rock after its share prices have continued to dwindle. The Bank has been in trouble sinc... more
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