UPDATED: Virgin Mobile BlackBerry Torch 9800 due on September 30, Free Wireless headset, $549.99 contract-free?

Following Bell, it’s Virgin Mobile’s turn to come out with an offer for the BlackBerry Torch 9800. They don’t have a preorder system yet in place, but they do have a sign-up page already up and running for those who want to be kept abreast of the info regarding the first-ever RIM slider smartphone. Aside from inviting everyone to sign-up, they also give a heads-up that the first 50 persons who purchase the Torch 9800 online will receive a free BlackBerry Wirless HS-500 headset worth $80. Want to sign-up? Simply head on over here. The Virgin Mobile BlackBerry Torch 9800 is confirmed to be arriving on September 30th though pricing is still a mystery. However, with Bell’s lowered 3-yr contract price of $179.99 for the Torch 9800, this is now our new benchmark as to its possible 3-yr contract on other carriers. [source] UPDATE: We’re not sure if this is the real deal or not, but based on what’s listed on Future Shop’s website, the contract-free pricing of the Virgin Mobile BlackBerry Torch 9800 is actually $50 cheaper than the rest of the pack, $549.99 as opposed to $599.99. If true, this will definitely good news for those working on a budget.