MetroPCS Expands LTE Coverage to Boston, New York City and Sacramento
Regional carrier MetroPCS has announced that it has expanded its nascent LTE data network to New York City, Boston and Sacramento following recent launches in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The launch of the network also includes the launch of the Samsung Craft for $299.99. MetroPCS will expand its lineup of LTE capable devices next […]
MetroPCS Launches Huawei Ascend
MetroPCS has launched its version of the Huawei Ascend after an unexplained delay pushed it back from its original early December release for $179.99. The phone features an HVGA resolution capacitive display, Android 2.1, 3.2 megapixel camera with video capture, microSDHC expansion slot and Wi-Fi radio. Huawei Ascend – MetroPCS
MetroPCS Announces LG Optimus M
MetroPCS has announced the forthcoming launch of its first Android device in the LG Optimus M for $229.99 beginning on Wednesday. The smartphone features a 3.2 inch capacitive touch display, Android 2.2, microSDHC expansion slot, 3.2 megapixel camera with video recorder and Bluetooth with stereo audio support.
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, […]
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 […]