It is simple to get caught up inside the wireless major leaguers legal kerfuffles , but let’s not forget the little guy. MetroPCS is shipping out a “chic,” second LTE handset to surf along its contractless radio waves — LG’s Esteem . Formerly codenamed Bryce, the telephone is almost always the carrier’s repackaged version of Verizon’s Revolution — specs, and all that 4G jazz — but let’s not be the debbie downer at this network’s party, the handset’s packing some solid internals. In the event you needed a refresher, the telephone runs Android 2.3 with a sprinking of LG’s custom UI atop a single-core 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, and includes 512MB of RAM, 8GB of storage, a 1.3 megapixel front-facing / 5 megapixel rear shooter (able to 720p video capture) and a micro-HDMI port. Your untethered hands can snatch this one up now for $250 after taxes and a mail-in rebate, needless to say, you continue to need to opt-in for a type of 4G LTE service plans. Official PR after the break.
Feature-rich smartphone and 4GLTE services combine to deliver extreme value without a contract
DALLAS, Sept. 28, 2011
MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS), and LG Mobile today introduced the most recent addition to MetroPCS’ line-up of 4GLTE – enabled smartphones with the entertainment-packed LG Esteem(TM). Available this week in stores and online, the chic new LG Esteem 4GLTE Android smartphone delivers a huge entertainment experience for patrons including music and multimedia applications like Rhapsody Unlimited Music and MetroSTUDIO(TM). Powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), LG Esteem includes a sleek, modern design for style-conscious consumers searching for the newest smartphone technology.
“Our customers want more entertainment services and multimedia, and the LG Esteem delivers the entire multimedia they desire right at their fingertips with the straightforward access afforded by our 4GLTE network,” said Tom Keys, president and chief operating officer of MetroPCS. “By pairing a premium handset with the newest features and our unbeatable service offerings, we’re providing our customers with an incredible value. We are the only no-annual contract, pay-in-advance carrier providing 4GLTE service today, and with our latest 4GLTE smartphone, consumers can take full good thing about our network and the exploding array of Android market applications available today.”
At about half the price of other 4G smartphone service plans today, consumers can truly have all of it with MetroPCS’ $50 and $60 4GLTE plans, inclusive of all applicable taxes and regulatory fees. For just $60, consumers can make a choice from unlimited music with Rhapsody or video entertainment with MetroSTUDIO – on top of unlimited Internet access, voice and texting services. With the vast music library provided by the brand new Rhapsody Unlimited Music service, music lovers can play, download and store or stream as many songs as they need, free from the per-track charges that include most other music download services.
“LG Esteem is the right device for entertainment savvy consumers seeking on-the-go content and the newest Android technology,” said Tim O’Brien, vp of selling for LG Mobile. “At the side of the MetroPCS 4GLTE network, LG Esteem provides users with a wide selection of features not previously accessible to no-annual-contract mobile consumers and delivers a really enhanced user experience.”
Capturing and sharing personal multimedia hasn’t ever been easier with a front-facing camera and 5MP rear camera with flash, 720p HD video recording, allowing users to look at videos and think about images directly from the handset’s brilliant 4.3″ WVGA screen or use the micro-HDMI port and DLNA streaming capability to transmit HD content on to home entertainment units, in addition to face-to-face video calling using the Esteem’s pre-loaded Google Talk Application. Additionally, LG Esteem is supplied with a 1GHz processor, 8GB of internal memory and Dolby® Mobile Surround 7.1 and a Corning® Gorilla® Glass Screen Protector. Combined with MetroPCS’ 4GLTE service, LG Esteem provides an unparalleled Internet and entertainment consumer experience.
LG Esteem may be available for $249 plus tax, after mail-in rebate, through January 1, 2012. Plus, customers purchasing the LG Esteem will receive Rhapsody Unlimited Music FREE for 90 days through a limited time promotional offer once they activate the $50 4GLTE service plan. Consumers fascinated by purchasing the LG Esteem can visit their local store or go browsing to buy the telephone and subscribe to service.
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