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I hereby notify you of my decision to terminate the contract relating to the Virgin Mobile service.
This notification constitutes a firm, clear and unequivocal intention to cancel the contract, effective at the earliest possible date or in accordance with the applicable contractual period.
Please take all necessary measures to:
– cease all billing from the effective date of cancellation;
– confirm in writing the proper processing of this request;
– and, if applicable, send me the final statement or balance confirmation.
This cancellation is addressed to you by certified e-mail. The sending, timestamping and content integrity are established, making it a probative document meeting electronic proof requirements. You therefore have all the necessary elements to proceed with regular processing of this cancellation, in accordance with applicable principles regarding written notification and contractual freedom.
In accordance with personal data protection rules, I also request:
– deletion of all my data not necessary for your legal or accounting obligations;
– closure of any associated personal account;
– and confirmation of actual data deletion according to applicable privacy rights.
I retain a complete copy of this notification as well as proof of sending.
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Cancellation Virgin Mobile: Easy Method
What is Virgin Mobile
Overview
Virgin Mobile was a mobile virtual network operator offering prepaid and simple monthly usage credit plans in South Africa.
The service provided per-second billing, pay-as-you-go options and bundled usage-credit plans for voice, SMS and data.
History and status
Virgin Mobile South Africa ceased trading from 30 November 2021 and customers were contacted to either cancel or migrate by that date.
For a contemporaneous report on the shutdown see the announcement at BandwidthBlog: bandwidthblog.co.za.
How to cancel Virgin Mobile
Check your account status
Confirm whether your number and account were migrated or already cancelled during the 2021 shutdown.
Look for communications from Virgin Mobile you received around the shutdown date or any final billing messages.
Step-by-step cancellation actions
- Locate account details: account number, mobile number and any emails or SMS about migration or closure.
- Contact the operator responsible for your migrated service if you were moved to another network, or follow any instructions supplied in the shutdown notices.
- If your SIM still works and you need to port your number, request a Porting Authorisation Code (PAC) from your current operator and follow the new provider’s porting process.
- Keep records of all communications and dates when you requested cancellation or porting.
What happens when you cancel
Service access
After cancellation your voice, SMS and mobile data access will stop once the operator deactivates the SIM or completes porting to another provider.
Any remaining usage credit or bundles typically expire on cancellation unless the provider’s terms say otherwise.
Billing and renewals
Recurring usage-credit plans or any scheduled top-ups will cease when the service is cancelled or the SIM deactivated.
Check bank or card statements for any final or recurring charges and keep evidence of cancellation requests.
Will I get a refund?
General policy
There is no published, current Virgin Mobile South Africa refund policy available due to the operator’s shutdown.
At closure customers were invited to cancel or migrate, but specific refund terms were not publicly provided in the available reports.
Exceptions and recommended actions
- If you were charged after service cessation, keep records and seek clarification from any company that took over your account or from payment providers.
- Where refunds are claimed, collect proof of payment, account statements and all correspondence before escalating the issue.
Source on shutdown and lack of published refund terms: bandwidthblog.co.za.
Virgin Mobile plans and pricing
Plan summary
The following table summarises known historical plan names, prices and key features reported for Virgin Mobile South Africa.
These reflect published plan structures and example charges; the operator is no longer trading.
Pricing table
| Plan | Price | Period | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| V0 (Prepaid base rate) | R2.35 per minute (first 5 minutes per day), R1.35 thereafter | Pay-as-you-go | Per-second billing, no lock-in; same rates for prepaid or postpaid. Data R0.50/MB. SMS first 5/day R0.60 then R0.35. |
| V100 | R100 per month (usage credit) | Monthly | First 5 minutes at R1.95/min then per-second billing. Data R0.50/MB. SMS rates as above. |
| V500 | R500 per month (usage credit) | Monthly | First 5 minutes at R1.75/min then per-second billing. Data R0.50/MB. SMS rates as above. |
Notes: Free on‑net minutes or boosters were optionally available. Examples reflect reported plan structure.
Your consumer rights in South Africa
Basic protections
South African consumer protection law generally guards against unfair business practices, billing errors and deceptive conduct.
These protections applied while Virgin Mobile operated, including rights to clear contract terms and proof of any charges.
If you have a dispute
- Gather all documentation: bills, emails, SMS and cancellation requests.
- If the operator is unresponsive, consider disputing charges with your payment provider and seeking advice from consumer protection bodies.
Note that specific remedies depend on whether the operator or a successor entity accepts liability after closure.
Customer experiences
Positive feedback
Some customers welcomed Virgin Mobile’s market entry, hoping it would increase competition and offer more flexible prepaid options.
Early reception noted potential benefits from per-second billing and simple usage-credit plans.
Negative feedback
Reported issues included poor customer service and slow or no responses to support emails about data services.
There were complaints about SIM deactivations and difficulties with porting during the shutdown period; see discussion in community reports: mybroadband.co.za.
Documentation checklist
What to prepare
- Account number, mobile number and any customer reference supplied by Virgin Mobile.
- Copies of identification (ID or passport) used to register the account.
- Proof of payment (bank or card statements) showing recent charges or top-ups.
What to keep after cancellation
- All cancellation or migration confirmation messages (SMS, email, letters).
- Dates and times of calls or chats with support, plus the names of representatives if available.
Common mistakes
Assuming automatic refunds
Customers sometimes expect an automatic refund for unused credit; without a clear operator policy that may not occur.
Always request written confirmation if you expect a refund and retain payment evidence.
Delaying porting or cancellation
Waiting to port or cancel during a shutdown window can lead to abrupt deactivation and lost numbers or credit.
Act promptly when notified of service closure and follow the migration or cancellation steps provided.
Comparative recap
At-a-glance comparison
The table below contrasts the main historical Virgin Mobile plans for quick reference.
Quick decision guide
| Plan | Price | Period | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| V0 | R2.35 / R1.35 per min | Pay-as-you-go | Occasional callers who prefer per-second billing |
| V100 | R100 | Monthly | Light monthly users wanting predictable small credit |
| V500 | R500 | Monthly | Heavier users seeking lower per-minute rates initially |
After cancelling
Next steps
Keep cancellation evidence and monitor bank or card accounts for any unexpected charges after closure.
If you need a replacement provider, compare current market offers and confirm number-porting procedures with your chosen operator.
Further reading and sources
Report on the shutdown and migration communications: bandwidthblog.co.za.
Community reactions and early customer feedback: mybroadband.co.za.
Address
Primary correspondence address
Upper Level, Cedar Square Shopping Centre, Corner Cedar Lane & Willow Avenue, Fourways, Gauteng 2055, South Africa.
Note on historical addresses
This address reflects the primary customer correspondence location used historically and may not indicate an active operating office following the 2021 shutdown.