MetroPCS Introduces Latest 4GLTE Smartphone
and Huawei’s First in the U.S with the Huawei Activa™ 4G
Huawei Activa 4G is fifth 4GLTE smartphone
from the nation’s only no-contract 4G LTE provider
DALLAS
- June 08, 2012 --
MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) and
Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT)
solutions provider, are making 4G LTE service available to all MetroPCS
customers with the introduction of the Activa™ 4G smartphone. The
Activa 4G is the latest smartphone in MetroPCS’ growing 4G LTE line-up and is
Huawei’s first 4G LTE handset in the United States.
“MetroPCS is committed to
bringing 4G LTE handsets to consumers with a range of price points and features
to ensure that 4G LTE is available to everyone and offers the experience that
is right for them,” said Tom Keys, president and chief operating officer of
MetroPCS. “The addition of Huawei as a new 4G LTE handset provider is a great
step for us as we continue to expand our portfolio of affordable, feature-rich
4G LTE devices at an exceptional value.”
The Huawei Activa 4G is a
3.5-inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen smartphone powered by the Android 2.3
(Gingerbread) operating system and equipped with a 5.0 megapixel camera with
single LED flash and front-facing VGA camera.
The 4G LTE device is powered by GCT’s GDM7240 single-chip 4G LTE
solution.
“We are honored to bring
our first 4G LTE device to U.S. audiences with the support of MetroPCS’
powerful and expansive network,” said Michael Chuang, executive vice president
of Huawei Device USA. “MetroPCS is committed to providing customers with
advanced, flexible and affordable smartphone options through its no-annual
contract services, and is the ideal partner for Huawei’s entrance into a new
era for smartphones and handsets.”
The Huawei Activa 4G is
available in stores
and online
for $149, plus tax, following mail-in and instant rebate, for a limited time.
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About Huawei Device
Huawei Device believes that
everyone can be the center of information and that the world would be a better
place if access and information barriers were knocked down. Its strong suite of
mobile phones, mobile broadband devices and home devices is testimony to Huawei
Device's focus on customers and its commitment to providing user-friendly
mobile internet experiences through ongoing innovation. Based on more than two
decades of success in the information and communications industry, and with our
own channel expertise, operational capabilities and global partner resources,
Huawei Device is transforming from a company that sells millions of devices in
single transactions to large businesses, to a “Business-to-People” (B2P) brand
that also sells individual devices directly to millions of people. As at the
end of 2011, Huawei Device serves more than 500 operators all over the world. For more information, visit Huawei Device
online: www.huaweidevice.com
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About
MetroPCS Communications, Inc.
Dallas-based MetroPCS
Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) is a provider of no annual contract, unlimited
wireless communications service for a flat-rate. MetroPCS is the fifth largest
facilities-based wireless carrier in the United States based on number of
subscribers served. With Metro USA(SM), MetroPCS customers can use their service
in areas throughout the United States covering a population of over 280 million
people. As of March 31, 2012, MetroPCS had approximately 9.5 million
subscribers. For more information please visit www.metropcs.com.
Media contacts:
Drew Crowell
GolinHarris for MetroPCS
972-341-2581
Jannie Luong
Huawei
214-919-6438
jannie.luong@huawei.com