MetroPCS Adds Nokia Lumia 521, LG Optimus F3 While Expanding Coverage

MetroPCS Adds Nokia Lumia 521, LG Optimus F3 While Expanding Coverage

It’s been almost three months since the T-Mobile & MetroPCS merger was completed, and already, MetroPCS subscribers are starting to see some benefit out of the entire deal as the company is announcing today it’s adding some new devices as well as supporting additional cities. (more…)

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MetroPCS adds Lumia 521 and Optimus F3, covers 19 new cities

If you’ve been holding out for a new $40/month smartphone, you’re in luck. We’re not even three months separated from T-Mobile’s MetroPCS acquisition and the value carrier is already reaping benefits from Ms. Magenta. The Bring-Your-Own-Phone carrier is getting its first Windows 8 Phone handset, the HSPA+ Nokia Lumia 521, and the Jelly Bean-running LG Optimus F3. Both phones feature 5MP cameras, July 26th street dates for select markets and attractive pricing — the 521 is $99, while the F3 is $149. The news doesn’t stop rolling there, either.

Not only is the wireless provider’s device lineup expanding, but its coverage area is too. Metro’s availability is growing to 19 additional cities (listed after the break), including Washington, DC; Cleveland, Ohio and Fresno, California. Sadly, the embedded press releases don’t mention the most important aspect of all: whether you can get the F3 in a Grimace-worthy hue.

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MetroPCS teases Galaxy S 4 launch next week

Samsung Galaxy S 4 at sharp angle

We’ve known for a while that a MetroPCS-friendly version of Samsung’s Galaxy S 4 was in the cards, but the carrier hasn’t been very forthcoming with its plans. At least, until now — the company just posted a teaser on Twitter for a Samsung-based launch next week. While the text is slightly cryptic, the mention of a Galaxy S III “+1” makes it quite clear that the 2013 Galaxy flagship is what’s on deck. This variant won’t have HSPA for the T-Mobile network, at least if it’s anything like what we saw at the FCC, but it should include LTE support. Let’s just hope that the phone ships quickly — MetroPCS customers have been waiting long enough.

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T-Mobile says MetroPCS’ network transition is ahead of schedule

TMobile says MetroPCS' network switch is ahead of schedule

T-Mobile is more than a little eager to justify its acquisition of MetroPCS. To its relief, there’s early evidence that the money was well spent: it says that MetroPCS’ switch to a blend of HSPA+ and LTE is ahead of schedule, and it cites the just-started Bring Your Own Phone program as proof. The bigger carrier is already planning to expand MetroPCS’ device mix, too. In addition to the recent launches of the Galaxy Exhibit and Optimus L9, T-Mobile’s refreshed Galaxy S III is due on June 17th. We won’t declare the transition a resounding success just yet, however — when T-Mobile only expects to finish converting MetroPCS customers by 2015, there’s still a lot of ground left to cover.

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T-Mobile UNcarrier “Phase 2″ Expected To Launch On 23rd June

T-Mobile UNcarrier “Phase 2″ is expected to launch from 23rd June. This phase will reportedly bring a new postpaid rate plan and expansion of MetroPCS in 15 additional markets.

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MetroPCS launches GSM-based Bring Your Own Phone service in four cities

MetroPCS launches BYOD service for GSM phones in four cities

We’d heard rumors that T-Mobile would take advantage of its MetroPCS deal to offer bring-your-own-device service to more customers, and it isn’t letting us down with the launch of MetroPCS’ Bring Your Own Phone. Much like T-Mobile itself, MetroPCS can now offer its plans to customers with unlocked GSM phones. Don’t be too quick to hop aboard, however. Only those in Boston, Dallas, Hartford and Las Vegas can switch service right away, and the carrier’s official support is limited to Android, iPhone and Windows Phone devices. Should everything line up, though, Bring Your Own Phone is available today.

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MetroPCS Bring-Your-Own-Phone Program Launched

MetroPCS launched today its Bring-Your-Own-Phone service, which allows new subscribers to use their own GSM devices with the pre-paid carrier’s various monthly rate plans.

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MetroPCS To Get Two T-Mobile Branded Devices, Starts BYOP From 12th June

According to a new report two T-Mobile branded devices are coming over to MetroPCS. The pre-paid carrier will also be starting its BYOP service reportedly from 12th June.

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MetroPCS to start using T-Mobile’s network and GSM handsets June 12th

MetroPCS to start using T-Mobile's network and GSM handsets June 12th

And so it begins. With T-Mobile recently closing the deal to acquire MetroPCS, it was only a matter of time before we’d see more commingling. PhoneArena‘s uncovered yesterday that MetroPCS is about start using T-Mobile’s network and GSM handsets. Two phones which are currently available on T-Mobile — the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Exhibit (a Galaxy S III mini clone) and the LG Optimus L9 — are making their way to MetroPCS, complete with GSM / EDGE and AWS-capable UMTS / HSPA+ radios (no LTE). Pricing for these devices is still unknown, but the company’s expected to begin selling plans on T-Mobile’s network as soon a June 12th. In addition, a service called BYOP (Bring Your Own Phone) will allow customers to bring their own GSM handsets to MetroPCS (excluding BlackBerry models). It’s unclear if eligible devices have to be unlocked and / or T-Mobile branded but we’ll find out soon enough. So there you have it — the start of a perfect honeymoon.

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Coolpad Quattro II 4G and 8920 smartphone hands-on

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