Virgin were the first well known consumer brand to enter the telecommunications industry, with Richard Branson at the helm and a strong brand identity the venture would always succeed. The company has a seemingly endless pot available for research, development and re-investment. It is speculated that during the late 90's Virgin Mobile was investing around £2m a day to ensure service availability, as a result the network offers a thorough 99% coverage of the UK. The company began its venture in 1999, with great backing whilst utilising T Mobile as a provider.

Since its conception in 1999 Virgin Mobile has amassed over 5 million subscribers, all accessing the great services available through the Virgin Mobile network. In both 2004 and 2005 the network was found to offer the most satisfaction of all pay as you go providers.

Virgin customers are in the prime position for great offers. The company offers full digital and broadband packages to homes, so Mobile users can add home phone, broadband and subscription television to its billing and services received.

Contracts are available from Virgin Mobile at as little as £8.50 a month, with offers also available on Sim-only basis. Virgin also have a host of offers and promotions available on pay as you go, with free texts and web access as incentives for differing values of top ups. A Virgin Mobile Broadband dongle is available for £15 a month on an 18 month contract.