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Showing posts with label MetroPCS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MetroPCS. Show all posts
2012-10-13
Review: MetroPCS Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G LTE
2012-10-04
T-Mobile/MetroPCS merger could spur VoLTE innovation
"We will increase our contiguous spectrum for LTE by 40 percent by the end of 2013," said T-Mobile CEO John Legere
MetroPCS launched VoLTE service this summer in the Dallas-Ft. Worth market and last month pledged to have VoLTE in all 14 of its LTE markets within the next six months.
"I think it's going to be cool for T-Mobile to add exposure to VoLTE," said Kissel. "Obviously as T-Mobile starts to make its network optimization, this is going to be a good thing."
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2012-09-20
VP product management, MetroPCS: “With RCS users will have a unified way to connect in real-time”
Solyman Ashrafi is vice president of product management at MetroPCS and is on the LTE North America advisory board. He is speaking on the Voice over LTE track on Day Two of the LTE North America 2012 conference, taking place on the 14-15th November 2012 at the Fairmont Dallas Hotel, Texas. Ahead of the conference we speak to him about where MetroPCS is with its VoLTE deployment and what the challenges it expects to face in the future.
What have been the main developments for you over the last 12 months with regards to LTE?
In early August MetroPCS reached another innovation milestone by announcing the world’s first commercial launch of Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services, the availability of the world’s first VoLTE-capable handsets, and the first sale of a VoLTE-capable handset.
The addition of VoLTE capabilities to MetroPCS’ 4G LTE handsets is transparent to consumers as they continue to enjoy all the voice and 4G LTE data services with which they are already familiar. Calls to and from the handset will use VoLTE, regardless of the handset or network used on the other end of the call. //telecoms.com
What have been the main developments for you over the last 12 months with regards to LTE?
In early August MetroPCS reached another innovation milestone by announcing the world’s first commercial launch of Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services, the availability of the world’s first VoLTE-capable handsets, and the first sale of a VoLTE-capable handset.
The addition of VoLTE capabilities to MetroPCS’ 4G LTE handsets is transparent to consumers as they continue to enjoy all the voice and 4G LTE data services with which they are already familiar. Calls to and from the handset will use VoLTE, regardless of the handset or network used on the other end of the call. //telecoms.com
2012-08-29
UE: Coolpad Quattro 4G - one more for MetroPCS
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
1 GHz, single core
microSD
4"
WiFi, BT, GPS
1600 mAh
A brand new smartphone Coolpad Quattro 4G has been revealed by the folks at MetroPCS complete with mid-range specifications
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2012-08-22
MetroPCS may sign for LTE roaming before the 2012 end
MetroPCS, the fifth-largest carrier in the U.S., has one little problem: while it will finally have filled out 97 percent of its 14 metro areas with LTE by October, its 14 metro areas don't include everyone. So it's looking for roaming partners.
So when will we see MetroPCS phones roaming the nation on LTE? There's a good chance it'll happen before the end of next year, Ed Chao, MetroPCS said.
//pcmag.com
So when will we see MetroPCS phones roaming the nation on LTE? There's a good chance it'll happen before the end of next year, Ed Chao, MetroPCS said.
//pcmag.com
Samsung Galaxy S3 to come to MetroPCS
MetroPCS will bring the blockbuster Samsung Galaxy S III to market with its no-contract 4G LTE plans later this year, according to MetroPCS handset chief Tony Lau.
//pcmag.com
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2012-08-21
MetroPCS - unlimited LTE plan US$55 - voice and data
The promotional plan, which bundles unlimited voice, text and data for $55 per month, is only going to be offered for a limited time but is much cheaper than similar plans offered by other LTE carriers. For example, Verizon Wireless (NYSE:VZ) charges $30 per month for 2 GB, $50 for 5 GB and $80 for 10 GB of LTE data.
As part of promotion, MetroPCS will also launch LG Motion smartphone for US$149.
//fiercewireless.com
As part of promotion, MetroPCS will also launch LG Motion smartphone for US$149.
//fiercewireless.com
2012-08-11
MetroPCS announced budget Huawei Activa 4G
Metro PCS announced budget LTE smartphone Huawei Activa 4G.
OS: Android 2.3 Gingerbread
3.5" touchscreen
5.0 mpix camera
Metro PCS, US$149
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2012-08-08
T-Mobile LTE backhaul nearly complete
To accomplish this, the company began by building out its backhaul infrastructure, contracting with a wide variety of fiber and Ethernet providers. "We're close to being done with our backhaul program," said Dave Mayo, T-Mobile's senior vice president of technology strategy. "We think of alternate backhaul vendors as cable companies, power and light companies, even some local exchange carriers," Mayo said.
"Very close to finishing," Mayo said. "We have another couple of thousand sites to go, and a handful that we need to find an alternative solution for." Mayo explained that there are some towers for which there are no network fibers available and some of those will use microwave relays. Meanwhile, T-Mobile has already started its LTE deployment, but it isn't saying how far along that deployment is, or where the LTE sites are up and running.
Mayo noted that T-Mobile is eliminating the old T1 lines from its system, and that all but a handful have already been replaced with fast network connections. He also said that the company has nearly reached its goal of building out all of the sites it needs for LTE deployment. "Our aspiration is to have 37,000 modernized sites," Mayo said.
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"Very close to finishing," Mayo said. "We have another couple of thousand sites to go, and a handful that we need to find an alternative solution for." Mayo explained that there are some towers for which there are no network fibers available and some of those will use microwave relays. Meanwhile, T-Mobile has already started its LTE deployment, but it isn't saying how far along that deployment is, or where the LTE sites are up and running.
Mayo noted that T-Mobile is eliminating the old T1 lines from its system, and that all but a handful have already been replaced with fast network connections. He also said that the company has nearly reached its goal of building out all of the sites it needs for LTE deployment. "Our aspiration is to have 37,000 modernized sites," Mayo said.
\\FierceMobileIT
MetroPCS lights up Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
MetroPCS (USA) has officially launched its VoLTE services, as well as SK Telecom (S.Korea). Customers in Dallas/Fort Worth has possibility to buy LG Connect 4G VoLTE-capable phone.
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2012-08-03
MetroPCS announced Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G
Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G - the latest on MetroPCS's lineup
No annual contract
Tax-and-regulatory-fee-inclusive service plans starting at just US$40 per month
Dyle mobile TV support
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
4.3" Super AMOLED
1 GHz processor
8 mpix rear camera, LED flash, 1.3 mpix front facing camera
LTE support
Price: US$459 + tax
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No annual contract
Tax-and-regulatory-fee-inclusive service plans starting at just US$40 per month
Dyle mobile TV support
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
4.3" Super AMOLED
1 GHz processor
8 mpix rear camera, LED flash, 1.3 mpix front facing camera
LTE support
Price: US$459 + tax
\\marketwatch.com
2012-08-01
MetroPCS plan to re-ignite with LTE
Shares of MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE:PCS) could see at least 40 percent upside over the next 12 months as the wireless carrier is on the brink of several catalysts, including its LTE roll-out, which is expected to boost growth in subscribers and average revenue per user (ARPU).
Meanwhile, the company's LTE pricing is generally 25-40 percent above its 3G offers. For example, its most compelling LTE plans are priced at $50 to $70 vs. $40 to $50 for its most popular 3G plans.
"Despite this improved plan mix, we are modeling only 2% growth in ARPU next year. This is arguably the most conservative metric in our model as only 8% of PCS's subs are currently on LTE plans," Deutsche Bank analyst Brett Feldman said.
Moreover, the company's most immediate strategic priority is gaining access to new spectrum, primarily to support its LTE network. The company currently has a paired 5x5 MHz AWS-1 spectrum configuration dedicated for LTE in most its markets and expects to offer LTE service to 97 percent of its footprint by the third quarter of 2012, up from 90 percent as of June.
It also expects to gradually re-farm its 1900 MHz spectrum bands as it transitions its CDMA subscribers to VoLTE starting late this year.
\\istockanalyst.com
Meanwhile, the company's LTE pricing is generally 25-40 percent above its 3G offers. For example, its most compelling LTE plans are priced at $50 to $70 vs. $40 to $50 for its most popular 3G plans.
"Despite this improved plan mix, we are modeling only 2% growth in ARPU next year. This is arguably the most conservative metric in our model as only 8% of PCS's subs are currently on LTE plans," Deutsche Bank analyst Brett Feldman said.
Moreover, the company's most immediate strategic priority is gaining access to new spectrum, primarily to support its LTE network. The company currently has a paired 5x5 MHz AWS-1 spectrum configuration dedicated for LTE in most its markets and expects to offer LTE service to 97 percent of its footprint by the third quarter of 2012, up from 90 percent as of June.
It also expects to gradually re-farm its 1900 MHz spectrum bands as it transitions its CDMA subscribers to VoLTE starting late this year.
\\istockanalyst.com
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