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MetroPCS announced new simpler 4G LTE plans that “deliver more value and offer the most affordable unlimited 4G LTE available.” The carrier is offering unlimited 4G LTE data, text and talk for just $60 per month with all taxes and regulatory fees included. If you don’t need all that data, you can select some of…
MetroPCS added another low-cost Android smartphone to its offering – the LTE-enabled ZTE Avid 4G. Available for $149 plus taxes but sans any strings attached, the device packs a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, mentioned LTE connectivity, 4-inch WVGA screen, 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, VGA front-facing one, while Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is running the show. In…
Prepaid carriers Leap Wireless and MetroPCS are offering a financing program for its handsets. This new strategy is meant to be an enticing option for those who are strapped for cash and hate being locked into two-year contract agreements. The two prepaid company’s believe that their new approach to make buying devices easier will encourage…
MetroPCS announced its latest Android offering to join its budget-friendly roster of mid-range phones. The Samsung Galaxy Admire 4G will be launched as an upgraded version to its predecessor and it’ll bring the typical mid level features you’d expect such as a 3.65-inch TFT display, 1GHz CPU, and a 3MP camera. Apparently, the over two-year…
The U.S. Department of Justice is requesting more information from MetroPCS to help it decide whether it’ll approve its merger with T-Mobile. It’s not known what more information is needed from the government entity, but MetroPCS intends to fully comply with all request to close the deal. This new request from the DOJ will likely…
Yesterday was a big day for ZTE with the Chinese company announcing 4 new devices at its event in Russia. Today we’ve caught two of the upcoming smartphones on their way to MetroPCS, compliments to the ever-savvy EVleaks. The first device is the ZTE Grand X Pro and from what we can tell, it will…
Today MetroPCS posted strong third-quarter earnings, which saw the fifth largest cellular provider snag more than one million LTE subscribers on its network. The wireless company reported a net profit of $193 million, bringing in more than double the $69 million profit it recorded a year ago — on revenue of $1.3 billion, or 52…
Google Wallet’s official Twitter account just confirmed that it’ll bring support to MetroPCS’ Samsung Galaxy S III. Now the small regional carrier’s GSIII will finally get Google’s NFC (Near Field Communication) payment system that let’s you checkout at the register with just your phone. Customers can go to the Google Play Store and download the…
MetroPCS is joining few other carriers which support the Google Wallet service. The mobile operator turned to Facebook to share the good news, saying that the Samsung Galaxy S III will be their first device to allow for contactless payments, “enabling consumers to carry their credit cards, debit cards and offers, so they can pay…
MetroPCS has announced this morning that they’ll begin offering the Galaxy S III off-contract starting October 22nd. The Galaxy S III will set you back $499.99, though you won’t have to sign the hefty 2-year contract, which could easily be worth the extra $300 you’ll spend up front for the device. Plans range from about…