If you’re one of the MetroPCS customers you may find yourself confused with the new plans. Today they announced their new 4G LTE no annual contract service plans that deliver unmatched value to consumers who demand more service flexibility with their entertainment and Web experience. However, they are confusing so we will try and help you understand more clearly. As Engadget mentioned, $40 for unlimited talk and text alone is a fantastic deal but MetroPCS has made the data situation so confusing it should be explained.
The $40 plan includes unlimited web access plus YouTube but at the $50 price point you get 1GB of “additional data access” for features that aren’t covered under MetroPCS’ definition of “web browsing.” You also get turn-by-turn navigation, international text messaging, access to corporate email accounts and audio / video features through the carrier’s MetroSTUDIO service.
With the $60 plan you get the same features as the $50 plan plus unlimited access to MetroSTUDIO including 18 channels of on-demand video content and audio downloads.
The new 4G LTE rate plans are available in the nine metropolitan areas where MetroPCS currently offers 4G LTE services, including Boston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Sacramento and San Francisco. MetroPCS plans to expand its 4G LTE services into more metropolitan areas in 2011, including Atlanta, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando and Tampa, and will continue the build-out of its existing 4G LTE metropolitan areas through the year.
Source: Engadget