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.
In August of 2008, Virgin Mobile USA purchased Helio and its subscriber base of 170,000 customers.  Virgin Mobile USA then ceased operations in the postpaid wireless market and retired the Helio brand by May 25, 2010.