Fixed Mobile Convergence

For the past decade, the mobile phone industry has sought widespread adoption of mobile data services, envisioning a new “mobile Internet” with its own complex value network delivered through smartphone terminals. Data services via wireless networks and mobile devices have experienced rapid growth worldwide.

In order to deliver affordable wireless service for all consumers, MetroPCS Communications Inc. offers the BlackBerry (News - Alert) Curve 8530 smartphone with unlimited talk, text, Web and data service, Wi-Fi connectivity, e-mail, and turn-by-turn GPS navigation for just $60 per month including all applicable taxes and regulatory fees – nearly half of what consumers would pay today for comparable smartphone service plans at other carriers.

MetroPCS' $60 BlackBerry service plan delivers exceptional value that consumer cares about the most. The service offers messaging capabilities through popular IM services and BlackBerry Messenger, as well as social media networks. It gives the consumers opportunity to access to the latest content such as games, ringtones and wallpapers through the Metro App Store and BlackBerry App World.

MetroPCS' $60 BlackBerry services applications can be availed through MetroPCS include Metro Navigator, Metro Back-up, Premium Directory Assistance and Metro Banking. The BlackBerry Curve 8530 is equipped with Full-QWERTY keyboard, optical trackpad, 2 MP digital camera with zoom, video recording and Media player.

Tom Keys, chief operating officer of MetroPCS said that the BlackBerry Curve 8530 from MetroPCS delivers the advanced features associated with a premium BlackBerry device and gives consumers no annual contract wireless service with unlimited talk, text, Web and data, as well as Wi-Fi connectivity, at an unmatched price.

With MetroPCS Wireless For All service plans, the days of having to worry about "bill shock" and unpredictable monthly bills are a thing of the past. Never before has it been easier for consumers to take advantage of the latest devices coupled with the affordable services and range of add-on features and applications that match their lifestyles or habits.

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