Will low-income buyers reshape the smartphone market?
On August 21st, MetroPCS (PCS) unveiled a notably aggressive $55 unlimited 4G LTE plan. It promises unlimited voice, texting and 4G data for less than …
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MetroPCS offers all-you-can-eat LTE for just $55 a month
MetroPCS isn’t about to let Sprint (S) hog the spotlight when it comes to offering unlimited LTE data plans. The prepaid wireless carrier on Tuesday …
Budget operators keep shocking Wall Street
It was another quarter of shocks and surprises for small budget wireless operators offering cheap mobile plans. AT&T (T) and Verizon Wireless (VZ) chugged along …
MetroPCS scores Huawei’s first U.S. smartphone
Most Americans think of Huawei mainly as a network equipment manufacturer but the company does make smartphones as well. The Huawei Activa 4G will be …
T-Mobile looking to merge with MetroPCS
T-Mobile’s parent company, Deutsche Telekom AG, has reportedly been discussing a potential merger with MetroPCS, according to Bloomberg. The talks come as T-Mobile continues to …
Regional carriers ask FCC to impose a ‘shot clock’ for roaming agreements
MetroPCS, U.S. Cellular and several other regional carriers have requested that the Federal Communications Commission initiate a “shot clock” for roaming agreements with larger wireless …
MetroPCS adds 197,000 subscribers in Q4 but misses expectations
MetroPCS on Thursday announced its fourth quarter 2011 subscriber results. The carrier added 197,000 net subscribers, which missed analyst expectations that the carrier would add …
MetroPCS CFO says AT&T’s planned T-Mobile buy is likely to fail
MetroPCS chief financial officer J. Braxton Carter recently said AT&T’s planned $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile USA is likely to fail. Carter’s comments were made …
MetroPCS interested in buying AT&T/T-Mobile assets
MetroPCS is interested in purchasing spectrum and subscribers from AT&T and T-Mobile, Bloomberg said Friday. Leap Wireless and Dish Network were also approached and Leap …
MetroPCS flicks LTE-switch on in Tampa
The nation’s fifth largest wireless provider — MetroPCS — announced the addition of Tampa, Florida to its LTE portfolio. “As we have built-out our 4G …
MetroPCS offering free calls and text messages to Japan
Following on the heels of AT&T and Verizon Wireless today, MetroPCS has announced that its customers can send free text messages and place free phone …
Snoop Dogg says Samsung Galaxy Indulge ain’t nuthin’ but a ‘G’ thang
MetroPCS’ new marketing campaign is so awesomely ridiculous that we can’t help but love it. The emerging carrier has enlisted the help of acclaimed hip …
Samsung Galaxy Indulge appears on MetroPCS’ website; Android 2.2 and LTE in tow
Remember that Samsung SCH-R910 we first told you about back in January? Well, it looks like the device has officially launched with a new name, …
MetroPCS’ Samsung Forte LTE handset rears its head
Blog Samsung Hub has an image of what its source claims is the Samsung Forte, a full-QWERTY Android set destined for pre-paid wireless carrier MetroPCS. …
Images of MetroPCS’ first LTE, Android smartphone surface; Samsung SCH-R910
A new source has come forward with an image of what we believe to be MetroPCS’ first LTE-capable, Android smartphone — the Samsung SCH-R910. The …
MetroPCS announces record subscriber growth in 2010
MetroPCS announced on Thursday impressive subscriber growth in the fourth quarter of 2010. Having amassed approximately 1.5 million net new subscribers over the course of …
MetroPCS lowers price of unlimited LTE talk and data plan to $40
Say what you will about U.S. prepaid wireless provider MetroPCS, but they are leading the way in value-based 4G cellular service plans. Today, via a press release, …
MetroPCS lights up LTE service in Boston, New York City, and Sacramento
Early this morning, the nation’s fifth largest cellular provider — MetroPCS — announced three new cities now incorporated into its LTE fold: Boston, New York …
MetroPCS 4G LTE network now live in San Francisco
Despite being slightly overshadowed by a certain announcement from Verizon Wireless, MetroPCS announced Wednesday the launch of its “4G” LTE network in San Francisco and …
MetroPCS announces its first Android phone, the LG Optmus M
LG’s Optimus One family of affordable and successful Android smartphones gained its newest member Monday morning as MetroPCS announced the upcoming availability of the LG …
Samsung Contour for MetroPCS available now, $49
Samsung announced Monday the addition of the Samsung Contour to MetroPCS’ lineup of affordable feature phones. While the Contour is short on bells and whistles, …
MetroPCS launches nationwide coverage, LTE in L.A. and Philadelphia
MetroPCS, America’s fifth largest wireless provider, today announced that it is expanding its unlimited wireless service coverage. Via a press release, the company writes: “MetroPCS …
MetroPCS flips switch on LTE in Detroit
Via a press release, pre-paid wireless carrier MetroPCS has announced the addition of a third city to its U.S., LTE portfolio, Detroit. “With a state-of-the-art …
MetroPCS launches Samsung Freeform II messaging phone
No, sadly it is not another 4G, LTE device for MetroPCS, but it is a new phone nonetheless. Today, Samsung announced that the Freeform II …
MetroPCS lights up Dallas/Fort Worth area with LTE
Today, MetroPCS announced Dallas/Fort Worth as their second LTE, 4G market to go live. You may recall that the company announced the availability of LTE in Las …
MetroPCS lights up Las Vegas with LTE, makes first LTE handset available
Today, via a press release, MetroPCS announced that it has launched its first 4G LTE market — Las Vegas — and its first LTE capable …
MetroPCS launches 'Mas Mexico', allows mucho calling to landlines
Today, prepaid cellular provider MetroPCS launched a new add-on to its cellular plans titled Mas Mexico. Mas Mexico provides “unlimited voice and text messaging plan to connect …
WSJ: MetroPCS to launch LTE services next month
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that a Samsung has executive publicly stated that U.S. pre-paid wireless provider MetroPCS will launch its new 4G LTE-based network next …
Details on LG's enV G and Windows Phone 7 slider
A new connect has come forward and provided us with some details on LG’s future phone plans that we thought we would share. According to …
Samsung Craft to be MetroPCS' first LTE handset
Yesterday, pre-paid wireless provider MetroPCS dropped a few more details about their first LTE phone and launch plans. MetroPCS CEO Roger Linquist noted that the …
