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New US-based MVNO Zer01 Mobile announce launch plans

by Robert Nelson on Mar 13, 2009 at 06:02 AM

Despite the bad outcomes that we have seen with other US based MVNO carriers such as Helio and Amp’d Mobile, we have yet another with plans to launch soon.  The latest company is called Zer01 Mobile and are planning to launch during CTIA, which begins on April 1. The Zer01… Continue Reading »

Helio Ocean 2, still coming in 2009

by Robert Nelson on Sep 15, 2008 at 07:33 AM

The follow up to the Helio Ocean, appropriately dubbed the Ocean 2, has already graced the FCC, and has even been leaked in a live action video. Of course, the video was quickly pulled down, but it remained as an (above) image. However, after Virgin Mobile USA purchased Helio, that… Continue Reading »

Virgin Mobile USA finalizes Helio acquisition

by Robert Nelson on Aug 23, 2008 at 06:53 PM

Virgin Mobile USA has announced the completion of the Helio acquisition. The deal, which was officially announced back towards the end of June was completed for the expected $39 million and has removed ownership from SK Telecom and Earthlink. The $39 million payment for the acquisition was not in cash,… Continue Reading »

Someone likes Sprint?  SK said to be in purchase talks

by JG Mason on Jul 15, 2008 at 10:27 PM

Go figure.  CNBC says SK Telecom is in talks to purchase Sprint Nextel; obviously SK Telecom does not read my “ Continue Reading »

Helio acquired by Virgin Mobile for $39 million

by Robert Nelson on Jun 28, 2008 at 04:56 PM

It looks like the rumors have come true, Virgin Mobile has officially announced plans to acquire Helio. The deal is still pending approval, however it is expected to close during Q3 2008. The deal is not going to be a cash deal though, instead Virgin Mobile is taking Helio from… Continue Reading »

Live image of the Helio Ocean 2

by Robert Nelson on Jun 24, 2008 at 03:59 PM

A screenshot from a no longer available YouTube video is all that we have left, but its a pretty decent image, as far as leaked images are concerned. Sadly there were few details mentioned and what we can go by is really nothing more than this one screenshot. Keep in… Continue Reading »

Will Helio be the next MVNO to join the dead pool?

by Robert Nelson on Jun 22, 2008 at 09:28 PM

It is looking like Helio customers may soon be making their monthly payments to Virgin Mobile. Recent reports coming from a Helio “tipster” are claiming that we can expect to see some of their corporate stores and kiosks begin to close very soon. It has also been mentioned that Helio… Continue Reading »

Helio offering the Ocean for just $99

by Robert Nelson on May 12, 2008 at 04:46 PM

Helio’s latest promotion has their Ocean for just $99. Of course there is a small catch to get that price, the phone is actually going for $199, and you will get the $100 difference back in the form of a mail-in-rebate. Which would make this a good offer only for… Continue Reading »

Helio now offering Push support for Gmail

by Robert Nelson on Apr 24, 2008 at 10:02 AM

Helio has just become the first cellular provider to offer Gmail as a push service. Sure other carriers can take advantage of either POP or IMAP access, but push is so much nicer, because what is better than instant gratification. Helio users with an Ocean, Mysto or Fin will now… Continue Reading »

Helio Ocean 2 up for FCC approval

by Arnold Zafra on Mar 30, 2008 at 11:15 AM

You got to give credit to these guys who have such sharp eyes that they can see even the smallest details of approval documents coming to the FCC. These guys must have really sharp eyes or the FCC is intentionally disregarding confidentiality of information with regards to documents submitted to… Continue Reading »

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