MetroPCS

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Things you should know:

As a CDMA carrier international coverage is limited.
Most plans include free long distance and unlimited text messaging.
There is no activation fee and the first month of service is free for all customers.
Unlimited directory assistance is available for en extra fee.
Carries mostly Motorola phones but also includes select models from Nokia, Samsung, UTStarcom and Kyocera. Smart phones are not available.
Because MetroPCS does not require contracts its phones are more expensive than with other carriers.
Roaming outside the carrier's native coverage area may cost extra but you can buy prepaid roaming minutes at a discount with the TravelTalk program.
Not all plans include free voicemail, call waiting or caller ID. Also, other services like 3-way calling and call forwarding are extra depending on the plan.
The MetroWeb service offers unlimited wireless Web access for a flat monthly fee.

Fast facts:

Subscribers: 4 million
Coverage: Metro PCS' native coverage is limited to urban areas in five states. As with all carriers, reception will vary due to location.
Technology: CDMA; 1xRTT
3G network: No
Streaming video service: No
Music download service: No
Push-to-talk: No
Analog roaming: Yes
Prepaid plans: No
Family plans: No

	AT&T	T-Mobile	Sprint Nextel	Verizon Wireless
Coverage map	AT&T coverage map	T-Mobile coverage map	Sprint Nextel coverage map	Verizon Wireless coverage map
Technology	GSM; GPRS; EDGE	GSM; GPRS: EDGE	CDMA; 1xRTT; iDEN	CDMA; 1xRTT
3G network	Yes, UMTS, EV-DO	No (coming in 2007)	Yes, EV-DO	Yes, EV-DO
Data plans	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Streaming video network	Yes, AT&T Video	No	Yes, Sprint Power Vision	Yes, Verizon V Cast
Music download service	Yes, AT&T Music	No	Yes, Sprint Music Store	Yes, V Cast Wireless Music
Push-to-Talk	Available, depending on phone model	No	Available, depending on phone model	Available, depending on phone model
Analog roaming	No	No	Yes	Yes
Prepay plans	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Family plans	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

	U.S. Cellular	Alltel	MetroPCS
Coverage map	U.S. Cellular coverage map	Alltel coverage map	MetroPCS coverage map
Technology	CDMA; 1xRTT	CDMA; 1xRTT	CDMA; 1xRTT
3G network	No	Yes, EV-DO	No
Data plans	Yes	Yes	No
Streaming video network	No	Yes	No
Music download service	No	No	No
Push-to-Talk	Available, depending on phone model	Available, depending on phone model	No
Analog roaming	Yes	Yes	Yes
Prepay plans	Yes	Yes	No
Family plans	Yes	Yes	No

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