MetroPCS in now available in 15 more markets since it has merged with T-Mobile. MetroPCS will be switching spectrum in new markets where data speed will be increased seven-times. Once again the feature-packed bargain-priced Nokia Lumia 521 sold-out. It is no longer available online but can be found at some MetroPCS stores
MetroPCS is now offering its “Bring Your Own Phone” program to all of its customers with compatible phones.
The company also announced a few days ago it was selling the Nokia Lumia 521 and LG Optimus F3 4G smartphones to select, markets. The Nokia Lumia 521 is one of the best deals smartphones around, priced at $99.
When you look on the MetroPCS website if you are in the correct zip code, it shows online inventory out-of-stock. However the specs are incorrect and more like the Lumia 925 or 928 which are more expensive phones.
The Nokia Lumia features a 4"screen 1GHZ dual-core processor, 8GB internal storage, microSD card slot, 4" touchscreen, 5MP camera and free Nokia Music. When compared to the iPhone 5 on the T-Mobile network the Lumia 521. Some iPhone 4 owners are ditching their iPhones for the Lumia 521.
The Nokia Lumia 521 has many of the features of the iPhone 5 and can cost over fourteen hundred dollars less over a two-year period. ( see chart)
The new markets are:
- Baltimore, MD
- Birmingham, Ala.
- Cleveland and Akron, Ohio
- Corpus Christi, Texas
- Fresno, Calif.
- Houston, Texas
- Memphis, Tenn.
- New Orleans, LA
- Rio Grande Valley, Texas
- San Antonio and Austin, Texas
- San Diego, Calif.
- Seattle and Tacoma, Wash.
- Tallahassee, Fla.
- Toledo and Sandusky, Ohio
- Washington, DC
MetroPCS is also offering $100 OFF the price of Samsung Galaxy S III .