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.