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How to use Virgin Media Mail with mobile browsers

What is Virgin Media Mail for mobile browser?

Virgin Media Mail for mobile browser lets you access your Virgin Media Mail account from your mobile phone. Just enter http://email.virginmedia.com in your phone's web browser to log in to your account.

Virgin Media Mail for mobile browser offers a number of cool features:

  • The interface is automatically optimised for the phone you're using.
  • You can access attachments, including photos, Microsoft Word documents, and .pdf files.
  • If you enter phone numbers in your Virgin Media Mail Contacts list, you can reply to messages by call.

How do I access Virgin Media Mail for mobile from my phone's browser?

Each phone and mobile provider has a different way of letting you view websites like Virgin Media Mail. Here are some general instructions that will help you access your Virgin Media Mail account from your mobile phone:

  1. Connect to the web. If you aren't sure how, scroll through your phone's menu, and look for the option to access the web and launch your phone's web browser.
  2. Select the option to enter or access a URL.
  3. Enter http://mail.virginmedia.com, and select OK (sometimes called Go To or Send).

What does it cost to use Virgin Media Mail for mobile browser?

Virgin Media doesn't charge you to access your Virgin Media Mail account from a mobile phone, but depending on your service plan, you may be charged by your wireless provider. Check with your provider for more information about fees associated with accessing the Internet from your mobile phone.

Is Virgin Media Mail for mobile browser available in all languages?

Virgin Media Mail for mobile browser interface is now available in many different language settings, including:

  • English-US
  • English-UK
  • French
  • Italian
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Dutch
  • Japanese
  • Chinese (Traditional)
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Turkish
  • Polish
  • Finnish
  • Swedish
  • Danish
  • Hungarian
  • Slovenian
  • Lithuanian
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Catalan
  • Slovak
  • Romanian
  • Greek
  • Croatian
  • Bulgarian
  • Czech
  • Serbian
  • Estonian
  • Ukrainian
  • Latvian
  • Icelandic
  • Hindi
  • Tagalog

As long as the language you'd like is in the list above, the Virgin Media Mail mobile browser interface will match the same language that your Virgin Media Mail account is already set to. To change the language view in your Virgin Media Mail account:

  1. Log in to your Virgin Media Mail account's standard interface on a computer.
  2. Click Settings from the top of any Virgin Media Mail page.
  3. Select a language from the Virgin Media Mail display language drop-down menu in the Language section.
  4. Click Save Changes.

Your account interface will appear in the language of your choice after you click Save Changes. Remember, your account's display language doesn't affect the language in which your messages are sent and received.

Which phones work with Virgin Media Mail for mobile browser?

Virgin Media Mail for mobile browser works with most phones that meet the minimum requirements . In general, you can expect your phone to work - just try it out!

What are the minimum phone requirements for Virgin Media Mail for mobile browser?

These are minimum requirements to access Virgin Media Mail for mobile web browsers:

  • Your web browser needs to be XHTML compliant. To determine whether your browser is compatible, please check the user guide for your mobile phone.
  • Your phone's browser should have cookies enabled and your mobile network should also allow cookies. The setting for cookies is usually located in your phone's browser settings. Contact your mobile service provider to determine if they allow cookies on their network.
  • Your mobile phone network should allow secure SSL traffic. Contact your mobile provider to check this too.

Is Virgin Media Mail for mobile browser in sync with Virgin Media Mail ?

Logging in to your Virgin Media Mail account from the mobile interface is the same as logging in from your computer. If you send a message from your mobile phone, it will appear in Sent Mail when you log in from your desktop computer, and vice-versa.

Keep in mind that messages you view in Virgin Media Mail for mobile browser are only marked as Read when you open each individual message. If you look at the full conversation (snippets from multiple messages), none of the messages will be marked as Read.

How do I create a bookmark on my mobile phone?

You can easily access Virgin Media Mail whenever you need to by creating a bookmark in your mobile phone's web browser. Check out the steps below for general instructions on bookmarking mobile web pages. If you still aren't sure how to create a bookmark on your phone, check your user's manual.

Here's how to create mobile bookmarks (sometimes called a Favorite or Shortcut)

  1. Connect to the web. If you aren't sure how, scroll through your phone's menu, and look for the option to access the web and launch your phone's web browser.
  2. Select the option to enter or access a URL. You can find this option by selecting Menu or Options on your phone.
  3. Enter http://mail.virginmedia.com, and select OK (sometimes called Go To or Send).
  4. Select the option to bookmark the page.
  5. Add a title for your bookmark, if given the option.
  6. Save your bookmark by selecting OK (your phone might say: Save or Done).
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  1. Connect to the web. If you aren't sure how, scroll through your phone's menu, and look for the option to access the web and launch your phone's web browser.
  2. Select the option for bookmarks.
  3. Enter the URL of the web page you want to bookmark.
  4. Add a title for your bookmark, if given the option.
  5. Save your bookmark by selecting OK (your phone might say: Save or Done).

How do I find the model number of my phone?

Most phone models are printed underneath the battery, and you can also check your phone's user's manual. Depending on when you purchased your phone, you might be able to look up the model number on your mobile service provider's web site.

How do I go to the URL contained in the text message?

There are a few different ways to access the URL contained in the text message, depending on what kind of phone you're using. Often times, you can just click the URL in the message and go straight to the web site.

If the URL in your text message isn't hyperlinked, scroll through your phone's menu and select the option to go to the URL. If your phone doesn't offer this functionality, you can manually enter the URL in your web browser.

Here are some general instructions on how to enter the Virgin Media Mail URL in your web browser:

  1. Connect to the web. If you aren't sure how, scroll through your phone's menu, and look for the option to access the web and launch your phone's web browser.
  2. Select the option to enter or access a URL.
  3. Enter http://virginmedia.com, and select OK (sometimes called Go To or Send).
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