Nokia today announced the 1006, a basic bar-style CDMA phone. The tri-band phone supports AWS networks, ideal for carriers such as MetroPCS. Its key features include a 128 x 160 pixel TFT display, Bluetooth, downloadable games, standard 2.5mm headset ...

Virgin Mobile USA announced its fourth-quarter and 2008 subscriber data today, following the same update yesterday from MetroPCS.

Late in December we got the first indications that Leap Wireless and MetroPCS would have good showings in the fourth quarter. With the economy trending downward, it makes sense for people to eschew the typical two-year cell phone contract. Since Leap and Metro both offer unlimited calling services, they’re logical destinations for many consumers. Today we learn that MetroPCS added 520,000 su...

It looks like MetroPCS Communications Inc. may be cashing in on the current economic downturn.

MetroPCS had 520,000 net additions in the fourth quarter, boosting its presence in the wake the launch of its nationwide service plan and roaming agreement with rival Leap Wireless. The company's 520,000 net additions was a 74 percent increase year-over-year. The carrier also had 1.3 million gross additions for the quarter, which was a 55 percent increase over the fourth quarter of 2007. The ...

This update to the R300 adds CDMA 1700, Bluetooth, and push-to-talk (carrier-dependent) but is otherwise similar to its predecessor. Other features of this basic clamshell phone include an external display, speaker-phone, voice dialing, and BREW for downloadable games and content.

Push To Talk Handset Keeps Communication Simple The clamshell-style Samsung Byline™ SCH-r310, encased in a stylish red finish, is designed for the user wanting quick access to friends, family and colleagues. The Samsung Byline offers easy one-touch communication via with the simple push of a button (ChatLINKSM), along with a bevy of messaging features, including text,

Even the harshest of stormy economic-clouds has its silver lining. The maelstrom of economic bad news has at least one bright and shiny upside - discount wireless carriers are seeing a late-year boost to their stock price. MetroPCS (NYSE: PCS), which offers cheap handsets tied to unlimited wireless calling plans (within Metropolitan borders), has seen its

Looking for a simple cell phone on MetroPCS and don’t want to break the bank? You could always check out the Samsung Byline SCH-R310, which comes in red and black, and it certainly isn’t going to... [

Looking for a simple cell phone on MetroPCS and don’t want to break the bank? You could always check out the Samsung Byline SCH-R310, which comes in red and black, and it certainly isn’t going to challenge for the most hi-tech gadget of 2008. Features of the phone include: * Push-to-talk capabilities (Walkie-Talkie with ChatLINKSM) * 1.77″