Media Contact: Investor
Relations Contact:
Drew R.
Crowell Jim
Mathias
GolinHarris
for MetroPCS Director,
Investor Relations
Email: dcrowell@golinharris.com Email: investor_relations@metropcs.com
Phone:
972.341.2581 Phone: 214.570.4641
MetroPCS Delivers 4G LTE for All with Even More
Affordable 4G LTE Android Smartphone and Unbeatable Unlimited 4G LTE Data Plan
At $149, LG Motiontm 4G brings
affordability and strong performance to MetroPCS’ 4G LTE smartphone line-up
DALLAS –
(August 21, 2012) – MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) now offers more
choices for those consumers who want to have it all from their wireless service
at unparalleled value with a new even more affordable addition to its 4G LTE
smartphone portfolio – the LG Motiontm 4G. The powerful AndroidTM smartphone puts a
feature-rich handset experience and exceptional 4G LTE service within reach for
value-conscious consumers – starting at just $40 per month – taxes and
regulatory fees included.
Building on
its vision to provide the best deal in town for 4G LTE, MetroPCS also today
unveiled a promotional 4G LTE service plan that is only available for a limited
time but offers benefits that can last a lifetime – unlimited talk, text and 4G
LTE data for only $55 per month for a single line. Families can get this
unbeatable offer for just $50 per month on the account’s second, third and
fourth lines. Even though the promotional service plan is available for a limited
time only, customers will continue to receive service at the promotional price
for as long as they maintain service with MetroPCS. The $55 service plan can
save individuals up to $2,200 over the course of two years in service costs
alone when compared to similar competitor offers.
MetroPCS is
celebrating the launch of this new handset and unlimited 4G LTE promotional
plan launches by offering consumers a mail-in rebate on the
second of any two 4G LTE smartphone purchases. The rebate offer applies to all
MetroPCS 4G LTE phones, including the newly launched LG Motion 4G, meaning
customers can get a feature-rich 4G LTE smartphone for as low as $99 plus tax
and unlimited 4G LTE wireless service for as low as $50 per month.
As MetroPCS’ first smartphone powered by Android 4.0
(Ice Cream Sandwich), the LG Motion 4G has everything consumers need to fully
utilize the benefits of one of the most advanced Android versions available. Its 1.2 GHz dual-core processor makes
multi-tasking easy while consumers use the phone’s 5MP still camera, 1080p HD
video recorder and browse the web and multimedia on the 3.5” touchscreen.
Additional features include:
·
Simultaneous voice and data on 4G
LTE
·
LG QuickMemo™ gives users the
ability to personalize messages and share comments across a wide range of
content including web pages, digital magazines, photos and more – all with a
simple swipe of a finger
·
Fun camera features like Cheese
Shutter, which allows users to take a photo using just the sound of their
voice, and Time Catch Shot which takes multiple photos at once and allows users
to pick the best one
·
The ability to take still
pictures while recording video at the same time
·
Corning® Gorilla® Glass touch
screen
The LG Motion
4G supports MetroPCS’ 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot service, for
additional charge, and is offered at $149 plus tax. Consumers interested in
purchasing the device can visit their local MetroPCS store or go online to purchase
the phone and sign up for service beginning later this week.
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visit:
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plans and service features: www.metropcs.com/plans
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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 June 30, 2012, MetroPCS had approximately 9.3
million subscribers. For more information please visit www.MetroPCS.com.
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