WARREN, N.J., May 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ – Virgin Mobile USA, a top provider of feature-rich wireless plans without annual contracts, slices through the wireless monotony with the launch of Virgin Mobile USA’s new Slash by Samsung, the company’s first wireless handset developed with global consumer electronics powerhouse, Samsung Mobile.

Retailing at just $79.99, Slash is a slim slider phone with a sleek and compact profile. It comes equipped with a VGA camera, Bluetooth® wireless technology, and full messaging capabilities (IM, text messaging and email).