MetroPCS BlackBerry Curve 8530 Launch and Pricing Details
The first confirmed pricing and launch details regarding the forthcoming AWS version of the BlackBerry Curve 9300/8530 have surfaced for MetroPCS after being approved by the FCC. The device will be launched on July 19th for $299.99 before an additional $50 mail in rebate, bringing the total to $249.99. The 8530 will succeed the older […]
MetroPCS ZTE CE520 for MetroPCS Revealed By FCC
The FCC has revealed an unnancounced ZTE handset destined for MetroPCS in the CE520. The CE520 is a candybar type phone with a 3.5mm headfphone jack, music player, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, speakerphone and a microSDHC slot which supports 32GB cards.
CTIA: Samsung Announces R900 Dual-Mode LTE/CDMA Device for MetroPCS
Samsung has announced the forthcoming launch of the first handset to combine both LTE and CDMA access in the SCH-r900. The handset will launch on MetroPCS’ forthcoming LTE network, with Las Vegas being selected as the first market for commercial launch later in the second half of the year. Related to the above, MetroPCS will […]
Leap Wireless Closes Retail Stores and Cuts Staff
Leap Wireless has recently confirmed that it has permanently closed 27 of its 269 Cricket Wireless corporate owned stores and laid off 180 people, cutting its total staff level down to 4,200 employees. The company stated that the store closings and staff reduction are part of its standard retail operations, though the company previously reported […]
MetroPCS Launches Mister Cartoon Motorola VE440
MetroPCS has announced the launch of another limited edition Mister Cartoon handset in the Mister Cartoon Motorola VE440. The phone features black and chrome trim with two interchangeable backplates featuring custom artwork from the popular visual artist. The phone also features a pre-installed microSD card with two exclusive Snoop Dogg tracks and exclusive wallpapers with […]
MetroPCS Launches Samsung Caliber
Following up on a previous report, MetroPCS has launched the Samsung Caliber, one of the most expensive non-smart devices available on the carrier without an agreement required. The phone features the TouchWiz user interface, HTML browser, virtual QWERTY keyboard, 3.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, Bluetooth with stereo audio support and media player. Pricing is […]
Details Surface on MetroPCS Samsung Caliber
The first press image and pricing details have surfaced regarding the forthcoming MetroPCS version of the Samsung Caliber. The multimedia-oriented featurephone with touchscreen display was first launched by U.S. Cellular last year. Like the aforementioned version, the MetroPCS variant will feature the the TouchWiz user interface, HTML browser, virtual QWERTY keyboard, 3.0 megapixel camera with […]
Samsung Launches Stunt Entry-Level Phone on MetroPCS
Samsung has announced the availability of the Samsung Stunt R100 entry-level phone for MetroPCS. The Stunt features Bluetooth, speakerphone, a new carousel user interface and access to MetroPCS web services along with GPS support. The phone is available for $79.99 before an additional $20 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $49.99. Buy the Samsung Stunt […]
MetroPCS Launches ZTE Essenze Slider
MetroPCS has launched the ZTE Essenze slider after being unveiled as the ZTE C70 by the FCC in June. The phone features Bluetooth, GPS support, VGA camera and ChatLINK push to talk support. The phone is now available for $99.99 before an additional $20 mail-in rebate via American Express branded prepaid debit card, bringing the […]