Vodafone announced some new additions to its PAYG service today, one of which being the new “Vodafone Red Freedom Freebee” bundle, which gives customers unlimited calls and texts.

Virgin Mobile has announced that it is now carrying the LG Optimus F3 off-contract for $179.99, with Virgin’s “Beyond Talk” non-contract plan; which offers unlimited data and messaging starting at a $35 per month top-up.

The iPhone 5 is set to launch on T-Mobile this Friday along side T-Mobile’s new “uncarrier” no contract strategy. Not wanting to get left behind, Virgin Mobile is planning to win over T-Mobile’s pre-paid customers by offering them $100 to switch sides.

In a new ad campaign called “Retain Your Brain” Virgin is offering $100 to T-Mobile customers to move their number over to one of its unlimited plans that start at $35 a month and could result in $334 of savings over two years.

It’s about time.

Galaxy S III owners in Canada have just been treated to an early Christmas gift, courtesy of Samsung. The company is now — finally! — rolling out its Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update over-the-air to those on Bell, Rogers, TELUS, and Virgin.