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 Launches ZTE Agent
MetroPCS has launched the ZTE Agent candybar phone. The phone features a 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture, stereo Bluetooth, 3.5mm headphone jack, media player, microSD slot, and a 2.4-inch QVGA display. Pricing is set at $69.99 in-store and online. ZTE Agent – MetroPCS
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 […]
Report: MetroPCS to Launch LTE Service Next Month
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, regional carrier MetroPCS has confirmed plans to launch LTE service in Las Vegas and the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex next month. This follows the leak of the first live photos of the Craft feature phone which will be the first LTE phone available in the country, launching […]
First Images of MetroPCS Samsung Craft Surface, America’s First LTE Phone?
The first images of the forthcoming Samsung dual-mode LTE/CDMA R900 Craft have surfaced. The Craft features a hardware QWERTY keyboard, 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, a touch display of unknown resolution and a SIM slot for authentication on the LTE network. Pricing has been confirmed by the tester who leaked the pictures in […]
Motorola Announces WX404 as Grasp
Following up on the FCC’s approval of the WX404 messaging phone with CDMA AWS support, Motorola has officially announced the forthcoming launch of the phone as the Grasp. The Grasp features an eco-friendly BFR and PCV free casing, along with a 100% recyclable housing. Other features include a 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture, media […]
FCC Approves Samsung SCH-R900 LTE Smart Device for MetroPCS
The FCC has approved the first LTE smart device destined for MetroPCS. The SCH-R900 features a sliding QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, 802.11b/g WiFi radio, dual-band 1700/1900 dual-mode LTE/EVDO support and microSDHC expansion slot. Samsung had previously announced the R900 earlier this year during CTIA as part of MetroPCS’ LTE announcement while the […]
MetroPCS Launches BlackBerry 8530
MetroPCS has launched the long-awaited successor to the BlackBerry Curve 8330 and the first BlackBerry device to support its expanded AWS coverage area in the Curve 8530. The 8530 is also the first device on the regional flat-rate carrier to include a Wi-Fi radio while supporting EVDO Rev. 0 access in select coverage areas. Pricing […]
MetroPCS BlackBerry 8530 Delayed By One Week
PhoneNews.com has been able to confirm that the long-awaited MetroPCS variant of the BlackBerry Curve 8530 has been delayed from its initial July 19th launch date (today) by one week to next Monday July 26th across all sales channels. No official reason was given for the delay, but dealers have confirmed off the record that […]