Starcom Arc Prepaid Phone (Virgin Mobile)
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Manufacturer: Virgin Mobile
Publisher: Virgin Mobile
Brand: Starcom
Starcom Arc Prepaid Phone (Virgin Mobile) Description
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Binding: Wireless Phone
Brand: Starcom
Color: Black
Display Size: 4
Product Features: Cool, curvy flip phone for voice communications and text/picture messaging
Label: Virgin Mobile
Manufacturer: Virgin Mobile
Model: Arc
Publisher: Virgin Mobile
Product Release Date: 2008-08-13
Studio: Virgin Mobile
Variation Description: Black
Binding: Wireless Phone
Brand: Starcom
Color: Black
Display Size: 4
Product Features: Cool, curvy flip phone for voice communications and text/picture messaging
Label: Virgin Mobile
Manufacturer: Virgin Mobile
Model: Arc
Publisher: Virgin Mobile
Product Release Date: 2008-08-13
Studio: Virgin Mobile
Variation Description: Black
Starcom Arc Prepaid Phone (Virgin Mobile) Features
Cool, curvy flip phone for voice communications and text/picture messaging
Pay for only the calling time you use with Virgin Mobile's minutes or monthly plans--no annual contract required
VGA camera (4x zoom) for still photos; Bluetooth for handsfree communication; speakerphone
Up to 3.5 hours of talk time, up to 350 hours (14.5 days) of standby time
Includes: handset, battery, charger, user manual
Pay for only the calling time you use with Virgin Mobile's minutes or monthly plans--no annual contract required
VGA camera (4x zoom) for still photos; Bluetooth for handsfree communication; speakerphone
Up to 3.5 hours of talk time, up to 350 hours (14.5 days) of standby time
Includes: handset, battery, charger, user manual
Editorial Review of Starcom Arc Prepaid Phone (Virgin Mobile)
Outlined with stylish curves, the affordable Starcom Arc for Virgin Mobile flip phone helps you stay in touch with friends and family with easy-to-use voice and messaging communications. It also provides such extras as access to personal email and Bluetooth connevitity with handsfree headsets. With Virgin Mobile, you can choose a pay-as-you-go plan where you pay for just the minutes you use, or select from one of several monthly plans--including an unlimited option. Other features include a VGA camera for still photos, dual LCD screens, Spanish menus, speakerphone, voice dialing, and up to 3.5 hours of talk time. Virgin Mobile Service
With Virgin Mobile, you can pay only for the calling time you use. You can choose a plan that's based just on minutes (with rates between 5¢ and 10¢ per minute, depending on the amount of minutes you buy). Or, you can choose a monthly plan with no annual contract, including Total Unlimited Calling for $79.99. Pay-as-you-go users can easily Top-Up your Virgin Mobile account right from your phone. First, buy a Top-Up card at one of the thousands of retailers that carry them; or register your debit card, credit card, or PayPal account at the Virgin Mobile USA web site in order to add minutes to your account directly from your phone.
Phone Features
Finished in a trendsetting red soft-feel touch body, the Starcom Arc clamshell phone has a thin external LCD screen (96 x 64 pixels) that displays incoming calls, current time, signal strength, and battery life. The internal 1.8-inch screen has a 128 x 160-pixel resolution and support for a 262K color depth. Weighing in at just 3 ounces, it'll slip into a bag or pocket without causing any unsightly bulges. The internal phonebook can store up to 500 contacts, and it provides multiple phone number fields and is compatible with caller groups.
With Virgin Mobile, you can pay only for the calling time you use. You can choose a plan that's based just on minutes (with rates between 5¢ and 10¢ per minute, depending on the amount of minutes you buy). Or, you can choose a monthly plan with no annual contract, including Total Unlimited Calling for $79.99. Pay-as-you-go users can easily Top-Up your Virgin Mobile account right from your phone. First, buy a Top-Up card at one of the thousands of retailers that carry them; or register your debit card, credit card, or PayPal account at the Virgin Mobile USA web site in order to add minutes to your account directly from your phone.
Additionally, you can choose from a variety of mobile messaging plans, which includes text and picture messaging, email, and IM (via AOL and Yahoo!). Virgin Mobile USA's national coverage is powered by the nationwide Sprint PCS network.
Virgin Mobile contributes 5 percent of profits from downloadable content to The RE*Generation, its pro-social initiative to help homeless teens, as well as provides postage-paid return envelopes in every new package for customers to recycle old phones.
 The smooth, curvy Starcom Arc flip phone feels great in the palm of your hand. |
 Enjoy handsfree communication with the speakerphone and Bluetooth connectivity. |
Finished in a trendsetting red soft-feel touch body, the Starcom Arc clamshell phone has a thin external LCD screen (96 x 64 pixels) that displays incoming calls, current time, signal strength, and battery life. The internal 1.8-inch screen has a 128 x 160-pixel resolution and support for a 262K color depth. Weighing in at just 3 ounces, it'll slip into a bag or pocket without causing any unsightly bulges. The internal phonebook can store up to 500 contacts, and it provides multiple phone number fields and is compatible with caller groups.
In addition to a speakerphone, the Arc includes Bluetooth connectivity for communication headsets and handsfree car kits. Snap still photos on the go with the VGA camera, which includes a 4x digital zoom. Other features include:
- Messaging: SMS text and MMS picture
- Mobile web browsing
- Voice-activated dialing
- Personal organization tools: calendar, alarm clock, stopwatch, tip calculator, and world clock
- Downloadable real-music and animated ringtones (additional charges applicable)
- Comes with preloaded games; more downloadable games available
Vital Statistics
The Starcom Arc for Virgin Mobile weighs 3 ounces and measures 3.6 x 1.9 x 0.8 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of talk time, and up to 350 hours (14.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the 1900 MHz CDMA frequency.
Customer Reviews of Starcom Arc Prepaid Phone (Virgin Mobile)
Customer Rating: 
Review Summary: Great deal
Review: Love this phone! I got it for my 15year old son and the ring tones are up to date he loves it
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Excellent deal of a phone
Review: I don't use a cell phone much, so virgins top up program is perfect for me, and this phone has enough features to keep me happy. If you don't use a cell constantly and don't need the extras you will get in more expensive phones, then the starcom will be perfect for you. I only use mine while on the road during business, and virgins top up plan is clearly the best fiscal option for someone like me. Teens and people who are joined at the hip to their phones may want to look for a phone with more options and unfortunately a more expensive plan, but for some one like me it's perfect.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Perfect little inexpensive phone!
Review: Just picked up two of these, one for me and one for my wife. There's really nothing bad to say about this phone.
It's THIN, has a camera and bluetooth and speakerphone! Pretty much has and does anything you need a phone to do. Plus it's Virgin, so if you don't use your phone too much, it's very economical!!!
I guess if I had to give any cons about it, it would be the camera is only VGA (were you expecting any better for a $50 phone?) and the buttons are a little small (same with about 90% of other phones on the market).
I love it!
Review Summary: Great deal
Review: Love this phone! I got it for my 15year old son and the ring tones are up to date he loves it
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Excellent deal of a phone
Review: I don't use a cell phone much, so virgins top up program is perfect for me, and this phone has enough features to keep me happy. If you don't use a cell constantly and don't need the extras you will get in more expensive phones, then the starcom will be perfect for you. I only use mine while on the road during business, and virgins top up plan is clearly the best fiscal option for someone like me. Teens and people who are joined at the hip to their phones may want to look for a phone with more options and unfortunately a more expensive plan, but for some one like me it's perfect.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Perfect little inexpensive phone!
Review: Just picked up two of these, one for me and one for my wife. There's really nothing bad to say about this phone.
It's THIN, has a camera and bluetooth and speakerphone! Pretty much has and does anything you need a phone to do. Plus it's Virgin, so if you don't use your phone too much, it's very economical!!!
I guess if I had to give any cons about it, it would be the camera is only VGA (were you expecting any better for a $50 phone?) and the buttons are a little small (same with about 90% of other phones on the market).
I love it!