The freedom of a no-contract plan plus some extra change in your pocket. Here's how our $60 4G LTE, unlimited talk, text and data plan stacks up to the other guys.
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| MetroPCS | VERIZON | AT&T | SPRINT | T-MOBILE | BOOSTMOBILE | CRICKET | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Rate | $60 | $139.99 | $139.99 | $109.99 | $79.99 | No 4G | No 4G |
| Applicable Taxes & Regulatory Fees | Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | ||
| Annual Contract Required (Early Termination Fee) | No ($0) | 2 Years (Up to $350) | 2 Years (Up to $325) | 2 Years (Up to $350) | 2 Years (Up to $200) | ||
| Activation Fees | $0 | $35 | $36 | $36 | $35 | ||
| Technology | 4G LTE | 4G LTE | 4G LTE | 4G WiMAX | 4G HSPA+ | ||
| Unlimited Talk & Text | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Unlimited Data | Yes |
No (Up to 10GB)1 | No (Up to 5GB)1 | Yes | Yes (First 2GB at up to 4G HSPA+ speeds) | ||
| 4G Smartphone with Touchscreen2 | Samsung Galaxy Attain™ 4G ($199.00 w/ Instant Rebate) | Galaxy Nexus by Samsung ($199.99 w/ 2-Year contract)2 | Samsung Galaxy S™ II Skyrocket ($149.99 w/ 2-Year contract)2 | Samsung Galaxy S™ II, Epic™ 4G Touch ($199.99 w/ 2-Year contract)2 | Samsung Galaxy S® II ($229.99 w/ 2-Year contract)2 | ||
| TOTAL COST after 2 Years | $1,639.00 | $3,594.753 | $3,545.753 | $2,875.753 | $2,184.753 | ||
| Savings after 2 Years4 with MetroPCS | $1,955.75 | $1,906.75 | $1,236.75 | $545.75 | |||
Use of MetroPCS service subject to MetroPCS Terms and Conditions of Service.
Based on competitors' published rates as of 5/1/12. Plans compared: MetroPCS $60 4G LTE Plan, Verizon Nationwide Talk & Text Unlimited + 5GB Data Bundle with Double Your Data Offer (limited time offer) + Personal Email, AT&T Nation Unlimited + DataPro 5GB, Sprint Simply Everything® + Premium Data Plan, and T-Mobile Classic Unlimited™—Plus. Other plans are available.
4G LTE: 4G coverage is LTE coverage only and not available in all markets. Some 4G services only available in MetroPCS coverage areas. Rates, services and features subject to change. Nationwide coverage and services not available everywhere. Some streaming video content provided by third parties as part of MetroSTUDIO service. All services may not be available over Wi-Fi. See store or this metropcs.com Web page for more details, Terms and Conditions of Service, handset specifications, service features and restrictions.
1 Monthly data allowance at this price point. After limit reached, an additional $10 per GB will be charged. Greater monthly allowances available for higher monthly rate.
2 Phone prices do not include tax. Sales tax may vary.
3 Applicable taxes and regulatory fees not included, and may vary based on location. A recent survey published February 14, 2011 estimates the combined federal, state and local tax and fee burden at 16.3%.
4 Not all compared features identical. See carrier Web sites for more details.
