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Huawei M750 for MetroPCS Launching This Week (Updated)

The Huawei M750 touchscreen device has surfaced for MetroPCS, with launch set for today or tomorrow depending on market.

The M750 was previously revealed by the FCC earlier this year and features tri-band CDMA support, Bluetooth and a 1.3 megapixel camera along with microSDHC expansion slot. Pricing is set at $199.99.
Update: MetroPCS has launched the phone [...]

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MetroPCS Launches Samsung Code

Following up on previous articles, MetroPCS has launched the Samsung Code after months of speculation and anticipation.
The device features Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, QVGA landscape display, EVDO data access, microSDHC expansion slot, speakerphone, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder and QWERTY keyboard.
MetroPCS has also customized the Code with the WizPro™ user interface as well as [...]

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Samsung Code Pricing and Launch Info for MetroPCS Surfaces

The pricing and launch details for the forthcoming Samsung Code Windows Mobile smart device have surfaced.
According to multiple dealers and subsequent confirmation, the Code is now expected on October 20th at $299.99 before an additional $50 mail-in rebate.
Dealer cost on the devices has also been revealed to be $235.00 per unit, again reflecting the [...]

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MetroPCS and Virgin Mobile USA in Court Over MetroFLASH

MetroPCS and Virgin Mobile are currently in a court battle over the popular MetroFLASH CDMA handset unlocking service offered by the regional carrier.
Virgin initiallly filed legal motions after discovering that the MetroPCS MetroFLASH service was allowing Virgin Mobile customers the ability to take them to MetroPCS locations with MetroFLASH for use on their network. [...]

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First Live Images of Samsung Code for MetroPCS

The above is the first live image of the as yet unannounced Samsung SCH-i220 Code for MetroPCS, which will be the regional flat-rate carrier’s first Windows Mobile smart device.
The device features Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, QVGA landscape display, EVDO data access, microSDHC expansion slot, speakerphone, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder and QWERTY keyboard.
It is [...]

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MetroPCS Launches Samsung Messager II

After first being outed on Samsung’s official site two months ago, MetroPCS has launched the successor to the hit Messager in the Messager II.
The Messager II features a redesigned bodyshell, Bluetooth with stereo audio support, triband CDMA support for roaming, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder along with speakerphone, media player, sliding QWERTY keyboard, QVGA [...]

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MetroPCS Offering Mister Cartoon Limited Edition Samsung Messager via Auction

MetroPCS will be offering a Limited Edition version of the popular Samsung Messager with a custom design by renowned tattoo/graphic artist Mister Cartoon.
The phone will be limited to 30,000 copies and will be launched via auction in four days, with the first 10 of the 30,000 total units featuring stickers of authenticity.
Proceeds generated from the [...]

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Samsung Reveals New Messaging Phone for Metro PCS

Samsung has revealed the currently unannounced and forthcoming successor of the venerable Samsung Messager on Metro PCS.
The phone is tagged with the SCH-r560 Vice model name and FCC documents list a variant with a tri-band CDMA radio for use on Cricket and MetroPCS with bespoke branding in the image.
The phone is currently available in Canada [...]

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MetroPCS Announces Unlimited International Calling

MetroPCS has announced that it has begun offering a new calling plan add-on for customers from different parts of the world that routinely call home and are tired of dealing with international calling cards and separate PINs.
The Unlimited International Calling add-on can be added for an additional $5 per month to the $40, $45 and [...]

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Boost to Expand Retail Footprint, CEO Cautious About Competition

According to comments made by Boost CEO Matt Carter while speaking to Reuters, the division plans to open 50 dedicated Boost Mobile retail locations across 10 cities which include New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Atlanta with its retail partners by the end of the year on top of the three existing locations in Los Angeles, [...]

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