Virgin Mobile bails out Helio

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Virgin Mobile bails out Helio

Virgin Mobile will acquire failed mobile virtual network operator Helio for $39 million in equity and, if the last two years are a trend, much more in costs. Founded as a joint venture between Earthlink and SK Telecom, Helio burned through $560 million in its first two years. [PaidContent]

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