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 […]
Kyocera Laylo Entry Level Slider Revealed for MetroPCS
The first promotional images of the Kyocera Laylo entry-level slider phone destined for MetroPCS have surfaced since being announced at CTIA earlier this year. The Laylo will feature a 2.4 inch QVGA resolution display, Bluetooth 2.0, tri-band CDMA/AWS support, 1.3 megapixel camera and speakerphone. There is currently no pricing or availability informnation at this time, […]
Huawei M750 for MetroPCS Launching This Week (Updated)
The Huawei M750 touchscreen device has surfaced for MetroPCS, with launch set for today or tomorrow depending on market. The M750 was previously revealed by the FCC earlier this year and features tri-band CDMA support, Bluetooth and a 1.3 megapixel camera along with microSDHC expansion slot. Pricing is set at $199.99. Update: MetroPCS has launched […]
MetroPCS Launches Samsung Code
Following up on previous articles, MetroPCS has launched the Samsung Code after months of speculation and anticipation. The device features Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, QVGA landscape display, EVDO data access, microSDHC expansion slot, speakerphone, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder and QWERTY keyboard. MetroPCS has also customized the Code with the WizProâ„¢ user interface as […]
Samsung Code Pricing and Launch Info for MetroPCS Surfaces
The pricing and launch details for the forthcoming Samsung Code Windows Mobile smart device have surfaced. According to multiple dealers and subsequent confirmation, the Code is now expected on October 20th at $299.99 before an additional $50 mail-in rebate. Dealer cost on the devices has also been revealed to be $235.00 per unit, again reflecting […]
MetroPCS and Virgin Mobile USA in Court Over MetroFLASH
MetroPCS and Virgin Mobile are currently in a court battle over the popular MetroFLASH CDMA handset unlocking service offered by the regional carrier. Virgin initiallly filed legal motions after discovering that the MetroPCS MetroFLASH service was allowing Virgin Mobile customers the ability to take them to MetroPCS locations with MetroFLASH for use on their network. […]
Clear, MetroPCS, Sprint in Talks with Deutsche Telekom Regarding 4G Access
According to Bloomberg, Deutsche Telecom is in preliminary talks with Clearwire and MetroPCS regarding access to 4G spectrum and network owned by both companies in order to expand T-Mobile USA’s network footprint following the US subsidiary announcing its first deployment of HSPA+ services last Friday in Philadelphia. Bloomberg is citing unamed sources that state Sprint, […]
MetroPCS to Launch Dual-Mode Samsung CDMA/LTE Handset, Selects Ericsson as Network Partner
MetroPCS has announced that it has selected Samsung to supply its first dual-mode CDMA/LTE handset (a smartphone) along with Ericsson as its networtk infrastructure partner for its forthcoming LTE network, with the metropolitan market launch for the new network and handset expected in late 2010.
Samsung Reveals New Messaging Phone for Metro PCS
Samsung has revealed the currently unannounced and forthcoming successor of the venerable Samsung Messager on Metro PCS. The phone is tagged with the SCH-r560 Vice model name and FCC documents list a variant with a tri-band CDMA radio for use on Cricket and MetroPCS with bespoke branding in the image. The phone is currently available […]