MetroPCS Curve 8530 to Ship Without Tethering Capability
Following up on the marketing collateral from earlier today, reports are starting to surface from this morning’s employee and dealer training session that the MetroPCS BlackBerry 8530 will lack the capability to tether and be used as a modem. This will mark the first time that RIM has shipped a current generation BlackBerry without such […]
MetroPCS Samsung Code Being Updated to Windows Mobile 6.5
Samsung has inadvertently revealed that it will update the Samsung Code currently sold on MetroPCS to Windows Mobile 6.5. The update is also confirmed on the MetroPCS accessories page, which makes reference to the Samsung Code 6.5 as the updated model. However, it appears that shipments of the Code have been halted for the time […]
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 […]