Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a technology that allows devices to communicate with each other without cables or wires. It is an electronics "standard," which means that manufacturers that want to include this feature have to incorporate specific requirements into their electronic devices. These specifications ensure that the devices can recognize and interact with other devices that use the Bluetooth technology.

Many popular manufacturers are making devices that use Bluetooth technology. These devices include mobile phones, computers, and personal digital assistants (PDAs). The Bluetooth technology relies on short-range radio frequency, and any device that incorporates the technology can communicate as long as it is within the required distance. The technology is often used to allow two different types of devices to communicate with each other. For example, you may be able to operate your computer with a wireless keyboard, use a wireless headset to talk on your mobile phone, or add an appointment to your friend's PDA calendar from your own PDA.

Virgin Mobile

Virgin Mobile was the world's first Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO). It does not maintain its own network but resells wireless services under their own brand name using the network of another mobile phone operator.

It was launched in UK in 1999 and uses T-Mobile Network as its operator.

Virgin Mobile's shares were listed on the London Stock Exchange on 26 July 2004 and subsequently included in the FTSE 250 index.In 2006, Virgin Mobile was merged with NTL Inc. and its shares were de-listed from the London stock exchange. This merger created the first UK company able to offer a 'quadruple play' to customers. This new company will be able to offer mobile and fixed line telephony, broadband internet and television, putting it in an unrivalled position in the communications industry.

Since its launch in November 1999, Virgin mobile has attracted more than 5 million customers.

Virgin Mobile offers a broad range of mobile communications products and services, including mobile voice and non-voice services, including SMS, MMS and 3G, and entertainment services over the Virgin Mobile Bites portal including games, information and music services, and international roaming.

Virgin Mobile's customers were found to be the most-satisfied mobile consumers in the pre-pay sector for two years running in 2005 and 2004, according to the surveys by J.D. Power and Associates. Virgin Mobile is also featured in 'The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For' list 2005 and is part of the FTSE4Good Index.