The Marbl by Virgin Mobile - Affordable and Sturdy

The "Marbl" cell phone by Virgin Mobile is an affordable option for people who need a cellular phone but without the restrictions of a two-year contract. The Marbl is Virgin Mobile's basic prepaid phone, and as such it lacks many of the features of more expensive Virgin Mobile models, but the Marbl is still a sturdy and reliable cell phone that will be good for the basic user who does not need any of the premium features.

The benefit of the Marbl by Virgin Mobile is the ability to get a cell phone at a minimal upfront cost without having to sign up for a lengthy contract. Thus the Marbl is a good choice for students or travelers who will only need a cell phone on a limited basis for a definite period of time. Many retailers are offering the Marbl by Virgin Mobile for under $10, plus the cost of the initial prepaid airtime. Of course, prepaid airtime is generally more expensive than to be on a regular contract such as those offered by AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, or Sprint. But the prepaid option is a good way to get a cell phone cheaply without having to worry about contracts or penalties.

For those customers who want the cheaper airtime rates without the restrictions of a contract, Virgin Mobile offers a recurring monthly payment option, with lower airtime rates, as long as the customer is able to set up recurring monthly payments to a debit card or credit card. Because of these prepaid and recurring monthly payment options, the Marbl is an extremely flexible and affordable way to get started with a cell phone.

The only accessories that are included with the Marbl by Virgin Mobile are the AC adapter and the instruction manual. Those Virgin Mobile users who want to use their Marbl phone while traveling from a car will also want to purchase a DC adapter to use in a car's cigarette lighter or DC power jack. Due to the very cheap price of the Marbl, you should be prepared to pay more for the DC adapter than you do for the Marbl itself.

Activating your Virgin Mobile Marbl phone is very easy, and is just a matter of calling the Virgin Mobile activation number and/or customer service number (1-800-322-1122). Alternatively the salesperson at the cell phone retailer can likely activate your Marbl phone for you through Virgin Mobile's activation website. In either case, the activation and programming of the Virgin Mobile Marbl cell phone is easy and quick.

In conclusion, if you are looking for an affordable way to get a prepaid phone or a phone with low monthly cost without the restrictions of a cellular service contract, consider the Marbl by Virgin Mobile. The Marbl is a basic phone, and lacking in many advanced features, but if you just plan to make and receive calls with the occasional text message, then the Marbl should be adequate for your needs.