MetroPCS

Specialties

MetroPCS offers a number of unlimited talk, text, Web service and 411 directory assistance services on three flat-​rate plans with prices of $ 40, $ 50 and $ 60. Each plan offers 4G data in either 500mb, 2.5GB and Unlimited. All of MetroPC’s plans offer unlimited Talk, Text and Data as well as nationwide coverage, voicemail, caller ID, call waiting, 3 way calling, Short Codes and Alerts, premium directory assistance, visual voicemail and joyn by MetroPCS. Additional options and features are available for an additional cost.

MetroPCS covers approximately 90 percent of the U.S. population (more than 280 million people based on 2011 Target Pro data) through Metro USA nationwide service, launched in 2010 and free to subscribers. Unlimited talk, text, and Web service with Metro USA coverage is available for all existing and new subscribers on the Wireless for All and 4G service plans.

History

Established in 1994.

MetroPCS was established in 1994 as General Wireless, Inc., by Roger D. Linquist[5] and Malcolm Lorang, both of whom were previously executives with wireless provider PageMart Wireless.[6]

MetroPCS Communications launched its 3G network in late 2009 and its LTE network in late 2010. In August 2012, MetroPCS became the first carrier in the world to officially launch Voice over LTE service. Initially compatible with the LG Connect 4G, MetroPCS announced that more VoLTE-​compatible phones would be available soon.[7] Later in the month, the company unveiled a new $ 55 unlimited plan (with unlimited talk, text messaging, and data) as a limited-​time offer.[8]

Merger with T-​Mobile USA[edit]

On October 3, 2012, MetroPCS Communications reached an agreement to merge with T-​Mobile USA, subject to regulatory and shareholder approval. MetroPCS shareholders would hold a 26% stake in the merged company. While the merged company will still be the fourth largest carrier in the United States, acquiring

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