1. What was announced May 1, 2013?
2. What does the combination of MetroPCS and T-Mobile mean for me?
3. If I am a MetroPCS customer, does this mean I am now a T-Mobile customer?
4. Does my current service or rate plan change?
5. Are MetroPCS’ service plans still unlimited talk, text and data and tax inclusive?
6. Does this mean that I am required to sign a contract for wireless services? Am I now under a contract?
7. How do I pay my bill? Can I pay at T-Mobile stores now?
8. I heard that MetroPCS and T-Mobile operate different kinds of networks. Do I need to get a new phone?
9. Do I have access to a nationwide 4G network? If so when?
10. When will I have access to more phones?
11. Will you offer the same promotions and phone pricing as T-Mobile?
12. Will you be expanding markets?
13. Do I still contact MetroPCS for support?
14. Are there any changes to MetroPromise?
15. Where can I go to get updates on the combination as they happen?
16. Where will MetroPCS roll out its first Nationwide 4G phones first?
17. I live in a non-MetroPCS market. Does the combination with T-Mobile mean that I will be able to have MetroPCS service?
18. Is there a difference between MetroPCS and T-Mobile 4G speeds?
19. Will I be able to buy a new MetroPCS phone at a T-Mobile store?
20. Will MetroPCS stores also sell T-Mobile phones?
21. Will MetroPCS still sell and support apps like MetroNavigator? Will they be the same price?
22. Will there be changes to the MetroPCS rebate program with the addition of Nationwide 4G phones?
23. Will MetroPCS still sell feature phones?
24. Will MetroPCS sell the new Blackberry phone?
25. Will MetroPCS sell the new Windows phone?
26. Will MetroPCS sell the iPhone?
Additional Information and Where to Find It
This question and answer document relates to a proposed transaction between MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (“MetroPCS”) and Deutsche Telekom AG (“Deutsche Telekom”) that will become the subject of a proxy statement to be filed by MetroPCS with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This question and answer document is not a substitute for the proxy statement or any other document that MetroPCS may file with the SEC or send to its stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Investors and security holders are urged to read the proxy statement and all other relevant documents filed with the SEC or sent to stockholders as they become available because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction. All documents, when filed, will be available free of charge at the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov). You may also obtain these documents by contacting MetroPCS’ Investor Relations department at 214-570-4641, or via e-mail at investor_relations@metropcs.com. This communication does not constitute a solicitation of any vote or approval.
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This question and answer document includes “forward-looking statements” for the purpose of the “safe harbor” provisions within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Any statements made in this question and answer document that are not statements of historical fact, including statements about our beliefs, opinions, projections, and expectations, are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such. These forward-looking statements often include words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “suggests,” “plan,” “believe,” “intend,” “estimates,” “targets,” “views,” “projects,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “may,” “become,” “forecast,” and other similar expressions.
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The forward-looking statements speak only as to the date made, are based on current assumptions and expectations, and are subject to the factors above, among others, and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond our ability to control or ability to predict. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. MetroPCS, Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile do not undertake a duty to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events after the date of this question and answer document, except as required by law.