Samsung Galaxy S on the Cheap: Samsung Galaxy Indulge 4G LTE @ MetroPCS

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For those who prefer a less expensive network, MetroPCS announced the first 4G LTE-enabled Android smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Indulge.

Powered by a 1GHz processor, the Samsung Galaxy Indulge runs Android 2.2 (Froyo) with the added user interface, Samsung's TouchWiz.

The Samsung Galaxy Indulge is a landscape slider with touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard designed to send messages via email, SMS or social media channels.  Features include a 3-megapixel camera and camcorder with autofocus, music player, Bluetooth stereo, and expandable memory storage up to 32GB.  The Samsung Galaxy Indulge includes a 4GB microSD card preloaded with the action film "IRONMAN 2," produced by Paramount Pictures2.

The Samsung Galaxy Indulge will be available in MetroPCS stores and online later this week with a suggested retail price of $399 plus tax.

  • The $40 service plan offers unlimited talk, text, and 4G Web browsing with unlimited YouTube access.
  • The $50 service plan includes the same unlimited talk, text, 4G web services and unlimited YouTube access as the $40
    plan.  Additional features include international and premium text
    messaging, turn-by-turn navigation with MetroNAVIGATOR, ScreenIT,
    mobile instant messaging, corporate email and 1GB of additional data
    access, with premium features available through MetroSTUDIO (when
    connected via Wi-Fi), including audio capabilities to listen and download
    music, and access to preview and trial video content.
  • The $60 service plan provides the same premium features as the $50 plan plus unlimited data access and MetroSTUDIO premium content, such as 18 video-on-demand channels and audio downloads.

You must buy an LTE-capable handset from MetroPCS.