New Unlimited, Flat-rate, No Signed Contract Calling Plans are Most Affordable in the Northeast
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS), the nation’s leading provider
of unlimited wireless communications service, announces the launch of
its low cost, flat-rate unlimited wireless services, with no signed
contract, in the five boroughs of New York City, Newark, Jersey City and
Paterson, N.J., the Greater Boston Area, Worcester, Mass., Providence,
R.I. and Manchester, N.H., providing residents in the Northeast the
freedom to enjoy the most affordable, flexible and predictable wireless
service available.
MetroPCS offers a diverse selection of service plans, which allow
customers to talk 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week, and enhanced
service options so that residents of the Northeast can create a wireless
experience that best fits their lifestyles. With MetroPCS, customers pay
by the month, not by the minute, and services do not require a signed
contract or deposit. Service plans start as low as $30 per month, and
unlimited long distance service to the 48 continental United States and
Puerto Rico is available with service plans as low as $35 per month. The
first month of service is included with the purchase of a phone and
there is no activation fee or hidden charges.
Additionally, MetroPCS offers unlimited family plans and MetroPCS
Unlimited NationwideSM. MetroPCS Unlimited NationwideSM
allows MetroPCS subscribers to use their affordable, flat-rate, no
signed contract service in more than 300 cities in the continental
United States. This expanded network is included at no additional charge
in MetroPCS’ current $45 and $50 service plans and can be added for $5
per month on other qualified service plans.
These launches mark the continuation of MetroPCS’ expansion into the
Northeast, which also includes the Greater Philadelphia Region.
MetroPCS’ unlimited wireless service is now offered in all major U.S.
regions including the East Coast, Southeastern U.S., Midwest, Central
and Western regions.
“These launches truly are a significant milestone for MetroPCS because
it is a continuation of our expansion into the Northeast,” said Roger D.
Linquist, chairman, president and chief executive officer of MetroPCS.
“Our flat-rate, unlimited, low cost, service plans make MetroPCS an
affordable, worry-free and planned expense for all value-oriented
consumers looking to reduce extra spending and streamline their budgets
in today’s economy. With our unlimited service, customers can save
significant money each month by eliminating their home phone and having
only one phone – their MetroPCS phone.”
In addition to bringing a new low cost, flat-rate wireless service,
MetroPCS’ entry into the market will provide a positive stimulus for the
local economy by creating an estimated 2,500 jobs by the end of 2009.
Continued consumer demand for MetroPCS’ wireless service, as well as
entry into new markets such as the five boroughs of New York City and
the Greater Boston Area, have been the driving factors behind the
company’s growth to 5.4 million subscribers nationwide.
Consumers can visit any of MetroPCS’ current Northeast authorized dealer
locations and company-owned retail locations or visit MetroPCS’ web site
at www.metropcs.com
to sign up for service plans, choose from a lineup of wireless phones
from the top handset manufacturers, and receive a complete list of
locations where expanded coverage is offered.
About MetroPCS Communications, Inc.
Dallas-based MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) is a provider of
unlimited wireless communications service for a flat-rate with no signed
contract. MetroPCS owns or has access to licenses covering a population
of approximately 149 million people in the largest metropolitan areas in
the United States, including New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco,
Dallas, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Detroit, Boston, Miami, Tampa, and
Sacramento. MetroPCS ranked "Highest In Customer Satisfaction With
Wireless Prepaid Service" in the J.D. Power and Associates third annual
Prepaid Customer Satisfaction Study in July of 2008. As of December 31,
2008, MetroPCS has approximately 5.4 million subscribers. For more
information please visit www.metropcs.com.
Source: MetroPCS Communications, Inc.
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Investor Relations
Keith Terreri, 214-570-4641
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