Virgin Mobile launches "Texts into Space"

Schmaltzy service sees SMSes travelling the cosmos forever

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10 December 2008 13:32 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

Virgin Mobile has announced the launch of its "Texts into Space" service which "allows people to send their text declarations of love and affection into the unchartered territories of space where they will travel through the cosmos for all eternity".

Launching in time for Christmas, the texts are transmitted via a satellite Earth Station in Cornwall by SentForever.com.

Virgin says: "Once sent you can ensure your message will live on eternally, a concept that will surely touch the recipients heart" - or make them slightly nauseous, depending on the amount of schmaltzy sentiment they can bear.

The text into space costs the price of a normal text and can be sent from any mobile phone by texting the desired message to 80995 - then - for £9.95, the message recipient will receive a formal "Certificate of Transmission" confirming the launch of the eternal message and details of how to track the message on the SentForever.com website as it continues to travel through time and space.

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Comments

  • That is nice. I would like a message forever. I wonder if aliens will intercept the signal and think we are a really loving planet. Posted by SMS, SMS
  • CHirstmas cheese i would rather have some socks Posted by fred_funk, GB
  • The aliens are gonna go crazy with all the text messages and invade us. Posted by Ram, India
  • D alyens r gona thnk v tok lyk dis :D Posted by Amit, India
  • Okay folks, It is now official. Virgin Mobile is desperate and crazy. This is similar to selling a pet rock! There is zero innovation. It is ripping off people who are in love and to some degree, entertaining those who make graffiitti to express their affection on public property.

    Mobile sector is thriving for most part... so I am not sure why Virgin Mobile has to resort to dumb ideas that help no one? Worst is knowing that they are a part of Sir Richard Branson's group! Someone should wake up and smell the coffee. Actions like this can tarnish Virgin's good name!

    Virgin Mobile could really do many other things that would make this world a better place while making good on their balance sheet. If they have run out of creative ideas, then they are welcome to reach me. I cannot speak for all but I am sure that many people would be wiling to help, especially Virgin Group.
    Posted by Charles Tipton, United States

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