Virgin unveils a new phone - CIOL News Reports

Virgin unveils a new phone

The handset priced Rs.. 3,499 features video recording, 1.3 mega pixel camera, lifetime incoming validity and prepaid connection

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

NEW DELHI,INDIA: Virgin Mobile, a provider in mobile services, today unveiled its irresistible pricing for vKewl, a fully loaded cool and stylish mobile phone with video recording capability.

vKewl is the only handset in the price range of Rs.. 3,499 that can boast of providing the most desired features like video recording capability and 1.3 mega pixel camera and comes with lifetime incoming validity and a prepaid connection, said a press release.

It features an MP3 player, FM Radio, MMS, Speakers and Headsets. M A Madhusudan, chief executive officer, Virgin Mobile India said, “Mobile phone is a lifestyle device for youth and has become an extension of their personality and entertainment requirements.

Madhusudan commented, “Keeping this in mind, we have now made facilities such as video recording and 1.3 mega pixel camera more affordable for youth so that they can capture and share impromptu moments spent with their friends and family without hurting their pockets.”

He added that according to reports, there would be over 50mn new youth subscribers added over the next 3 years in India and the expect to take a good share of this incremental market.

Virgin Mobile handsets are available across 25,000 outlets and over 1000 organized retail outlets including The Mobile Store, Univercell, Croma, Convergem, Big C, Vishal Mega Mart, Planet M, Vijay Sales and Sangeeth etc. Customers can enjoy Virgin Mobile service in over 6700 cities across the country, the release added.

©CyberMedia News