Virgin Mobile USA closed the acquisition of Helio and its 170,000 subscribers on August 22, 2008. Virgin Mobile USA exited the postpaid wireless business and retired the Helio brand on May 25, 2010.
Virgin Mobile USA acquired Helio and its subscribers on August 22, 2008, and subsequently exited the postpaid wireless business and discontinued the Helio brand on May 25, 2010.