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Virgin Mobile Help: If you've just got a new cellular phone account with Virgin Mobile, or if you've got a new phone and you want to learn about features, downloading, text messaging, or how to set up your voice mail, we've got the information you need right here. Learn technical information, like how to browse the Web, how to top up your account, set up alerts, or learn about the newest ringtones, graphics, and exclusive content available from Virgin Mobile.

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What is Opera Mini?

Opera Mini is a mobile web browser that gives you a faster, fuller, web experience on selected Virgin Mobile phones.

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How much does it cost?

Opera Mini deducts from your Data Plan.
The Data Plan Basic Rate is $1.50 for 24 hours of access and up to 1MB of data (1MB of data is equal to around 100 web pages, but sizes vary). You'll only be charged only on the days you use it.

Or you can add a Data Pack and save on monthly access:

Pay As You Go Plan
_$5 Data Pack = 10MB
_$10 Data Pack = 20MB + unlimited VirginXL access
_$20 Data Pack = 50MB + unlimited VirginXL access

Monthly Plans*
_$5 Data Pack = 20MB + unlimited VirginXL access
_$10 Data Pack = 50MB + unlimited VirginXL access

* Price does not include taxes

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Which Virgin Mobile Phones can access the web?

Currently the Shuttle, Cyclops, Slider Sonic, Super Slice, Switch_Back, Wild Card, Arc, Slash, and X-tc. Stay tuned for future device support.
Click here to compare our phones

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How do I download it?

Here's how:
  1. You need an active Data Plan to download and use this application
  2. Go to Menu -› VirginXL -› Apps & Info -› Free Apps
  3. Select Opera Mini 4.2 from the Menu
  4. Select Download
Note: Opera Mini is free, but an active data pack is required to download and use.
Normal data rates apply.

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How do I use it?

Once it's finished downloading, launch Opera Mini on your UTStarcom Shuttle, Cyclops, SliderSonic, SuperSlice, SwitchBack, WildCard, Arc, Slash and X-tc phone by going to Menu -› Stuff -› My Stuff -› My Other Stuff.

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