Virgin Mobile PhonesVirgin Mobile Australia was launched (on 31 October 2000 to be exact) because Richard saw that mobile services in Australia were dominated by long contracts, loads of small print, expensive products and companies who simply didn't 'speak' to their customers. In other words, Australia needed us! From the beginning we have partnered Virgin brand-values, products and service with Optus network technology to guarantee a fantastic customer experience right across Australia.