MetroPCS Android Plans Confirmed: Zio Canned, Huawei Ascend and LG Optimus in Nov./Dec.
Details of a MetroPCS conference call intended for dealers and frontline execs have surfaced with confirmation of the regional carrier’s plans for the rest of the year, including Android handset plans. First, the carrier has decided to cancel its planned launch of the Kyocera Zio, currently available on Sprint and Cricket. Reasons cited for the […]
Huawei Ascend with MetroPCS Branding Surfaces
Following the launch of the Huawei Ascend on Cricket this week, the first live image of the same device with MetroPCS branding has surfaced. The device will be identical to the version released on Cricket with an HVGA resolution capacitive display, Android 2.1, 3.2 megapixel camera with video capture, microSDHC expansion slot and Wi-Fi radio. […]
MetroPCS Purchases Pocket Communications New England Assets
MetroPCS has confirmed that it has purchased the assets of bankrupt regional carrier Pocket Communications New England with the goal to launch native coverage and expand LTE service in the Connecticut and Massachusetts region served by the aforementioned defunct carrier, with affected customers being told via mailer that Pocket Communications service would be discontinued on […]
MetroPCS Launches LTE Service in Detroit
Following up on the launches of LTE service in Dallas and Las Vegas last month, the regional carrier has launched service in the metro Detroit area. The launch also signals the availability of the Samsung Craft for $349.99 before an additional $50 rebate, bringing the total to $299.99.
MetroPCS Launches Pay-by-the-Minute Plans, Exclusive to Wal-Mart
MetroPCS has launched two new service plans exclusive to Wal-Mart locations in Pay-by-the-Minute denominated in $20 and $30 monthly plans with 500 minutes/$.04 with unlimited text messaging and 50MB of web access or 1000 minutes at $.03 with 100MB of web access. The slate of phones compatible with the new plans includes the Motorola Quantico, […]
Samsung Craft Gets LTE Firmware Update, Still Should Not Buy
Hours after we posted our controversial review of the Samsung Craft, the first LTE phone in America, MetroPCS pushed a firmware update. And, that’s where a bad situation gets worse. The phone updated itself without any warning and without user consent that we could see. We were only notified of the update when it displayed […]
Review: Samsung Craft (MetroPCS) – America’s First LTE Phone
The first review of the first LTE phone in America. Can the Samsung Craft on MetroPCS answer its WiMAX rivals in the marketplace today? Read more to find out.
MetroPCS LTE Network: The signup, details, and what you need to know…
We just burned a cool $50 to sign up for MetroPCS’s LTE network in Las Vegas. Clearly, MetroPCS launched LTE today to upstage Verizon’s VDC Conference. And, we bought the first Samsung Craft at the store a mile from Verizon’s conference. While some have unboxed the phone, we actually have it in an area where […]
MetroPCS Launches LTE Portal, Service in Las Vegas
MetroPCS has opened a dedicated portal for its 4G LTE network as well as launching service in Las Vegas. The carrier has also named the additional markets slated for rollout this year in to the next, with email registration available for more information. The following markets will have LTE service rolled out by MetroPCS in […]
MetroPCS Samsung Craft Specs and LTE Plans Leak
Ahead of the launch of the Craft next month, the draft document containing the specifications and plan pricing for the device has leaked. In terms of hardware, the Craft features a 3.2 inch WVGA (800×480) resolution AMOLED touch display, Wi-Fi radio, dual-mode CDMA EVDO/LTE support, microSDHC expansion slot, 3.2 megapixel camera with flash and video […]