FAQ

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Can I block incoming calls from selected numbers?

On Prepaid and myPlanTM:

Unfortunately, Virgin Mobile does not have the capability to block incoming calls from selected phone numbers. As an alternative, to avoid unwanted calls, you can change your mobile number at no cost to you whatsoever. Call us at 1.888.999.2321 and we'll be glad to help out.

How does Call Display work?

When your phone rings, a phone number will pop onto your screen, unless the caller has an unlisted or private number. If the caller's number is stored in your mobile's phonebook, the caller's name will appear as well. Nifty.

How do I block my number on outgoing calls?

On Prepaid and myPlanTM:

To block your number on outgoing calls, enter *67 before you dial the person you're calling. If you'd like to permanently block your number, call our customer care team at 1.888.9992321 and we'll arrange it for you.

How do I forward my calls?

On Prepaid and myPlanTM:

To forward your calls from your mobile to another phone:

  1. Dial *72.
  2. Enter the 10-digit number where you want your calls to go.
  3. Hit Send.

 

That's all there is to it! When your calls are forwarded, your Virgin Mobile phone won't ring. To turn if off forwarding, dial *720 and then hit the Send button.

Remember that you'll be charged for all forwarded calls, even if they're forwarded to a land line. If you forward calls to a long distance number then you'll be charged at the standard long distance rate.

How do I get Touch-Tones to work?

On Prepaid:

If you're pressing keys and they keep getting ignored, it sounds like your Touch-Tones aren't working. Call us at 1.888.999.2321, from a landline, and we'll talk you through the programming steps to turn them back on.

How do I make a three-way call?

On Prepaid and myPlanTM:

To add a third person to a call:

  1. When you're already connected to one person, press Send to place your first call on hold.
  2. When you hear a new dial tone, enter the second person's number and press Send.
  3. When the second person answers, press Send once more and all three of you will be able to chat at the same time.

 

Keep in mind that three-way calls use two lines at once—so you will be charged airtime for two calls.

How do I put a call on hold?

On Prepaid and myPlanTM:

To put a call on hold, press Send. When you're ready to resume talking, press the button again.

How do I use Call Waiting?

If you're chatting with someone and you hear a beep, it means you've got another call coming in. Press Send to answer the incoming call. The first person you were talking with will be put on hold. When you're done with the second call, press Send again to switch back to your original call.

Keep in mind that call waiting uses two lines at once—so you will be charged airtime for the call on hold as well as the one you answer.

 

 

Is directory assistance available?

On Prepaid and myPlanTM:

Dial 411 from your mobile to reach directory assistance. Our automated system can fetch just about any listed number in North America and also send you a text message so you can keep a listing handy. This service costs $2.00 plus airtime.

What features do I get with my Virgin Mobile phone?

On Prepaid:

When you buy a Virgin Mobile phone, you get standard features with no monthly service charges. Save $15 on some great features. When you buy a Virgin Mobile phone, you get standard features with no monthly service charges. The other guys charge up to $15 each month for the added goodies Virgin Mobile throws in for no charge.

Standard Feature
Monthly Service Charge
The Low-down

Call display

$0 No charge

Call waiting

$0 We'll charge you airtime for your active call and the one on hold

Three-way calling

$0 We'll charge airtime for both parties called

Call forwarding

$0
  • Forward inside your local calling area and regular airtime charges apply
  • Forward outside your area and we charge you long distance rates in addition to your standard per-minute rate

Voicemail Basic

$0
  • No charge to receive a message
  • Airtime charges apply only when you check voicemail from your mobile. You can check your voicemail from another phone for no charge!
  • 10-message mailbox capacity
  • 10 days to save messages before deletion

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$0 Free calls to our customer care team from your mobile

 

Toss in that there's no activation fee (the other guys charge up to $25!) and look how much cash you'll save!

 

On myPlanTM:

With myPlan™ monthly packages, these are the features you get.

 
Features

Included at no charge

  • Call Forwarding
  • Call Waiting
  • Three-way Calling