Virgin Mobile launches the new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone powered by BlackBerry 10 with the hottest Member benefits

Pre-orders for the BlackBerry Z10 start today at virginmobile.ca/blackberry

TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2013 /CNW/ - Virgin Mobile Canada today launched the new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone powered by BlackBerry® 10. The BlackBerry Z10 will be available starting February 5. For those who can't wait to be first in line, Virgin Mobile is offering Members and Member wannabes the chance to pre-order the hot new smartphone starting today.

The new BlackBerry Z10 is the first smartphone to launch with the re-designed, re-engineered and re-invented BlackBerry 10 platform, offering customers a powerful and unique new mobile computing experience that continuously adapts to their needs.

"The hot new BlackBerry Z10 is the fastest and most powerful one yet and we can't wait for our Members to have the chance to get their hands on it," said Andrew Bridge, managing director, Virgin Mobile Canada. "Plus, with Virgin Mobile, Members get super-fast LTE speeds and access to the latest Member benefits like deals on the latest fashions from H&M and travel discounts with Flight Centre!"

"The BlackBerry Z10 smartphone delivers a powerful new platform for BlackBerry customers. Combined with the member benefits from Virgin Mobile, BlackBerry Z10 customers will be delighted with a re-invented communication experience, seamless multitasking, easy access to multiple social networks, and the peace of mind that BlackBerry security gives them," said Carlo Chiarello, EVP, Global Smartphone Business at RIM.

The new BlackBerry Z10 will be available starting on February 5 at Virgin Mobile stores, The Source, by phone at 1-855-238-6847 and online at www.virginmobile.ca for $149.99 with a three-year agreement or on the Virgin Mobile SuperTab™. To pre-order the BlackBerry Z10 from Virgin Mobile, head to a Virgin Mobile store or www.virginmobile.ca/blackberry.

About Virgin Mobile Canada

Virgin Mobile Canada rewards, entertains and connects like no one else, delivering the super-hot phones on the blazing fast 4G LTE network.  Virgin Mobile Members also get benefits like exclusive VIP access and deals and award-winning service. 91% of Members would also recommend Virgin Mobile to a friend.

The Virgin Mobile group of companies has attracted more than 18 million customers worldwide. Virgin Mobile phones are available at more than 4,000 locations nationally including The Source, Virgin Mobile retail locations and additional retail partners. Virgin Mobile products can also be purchased online or by calling 1-888-999-2321. Get personal with Virgin Mobile Canada on Facebook and Twitter.

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SOURCE: Virgin Mobile Canada

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