DETROIT—MetroPCS Communications Inc. launched wireless service today in Detroit, offering flat rate plans with unlimited local and domestic long distance without a contract.
MetroPCS is offering four calling plans, with unlimited local calling for $30 or $35 per month and unlimited local and long distance calling for $40 or $45 a month. For an additional $3 monthly, customers can send and receive unlimited text messages. Services such as voice mail and caller identification are available for an additional charge with the $35 and $40 per month plans. The $45 per month plan includes voice mail, caller ID and call waiting and several other features, including unlimited text messaging.
MetroPCS picked up 10 megahertz of spectrum in Detroit from Cingular Wireless L.L.C. in late 2004 as part of required divestitures following Cingular’s acquisition of AT&T Wireless Services Inc.
MetroPCS provides regional wireless service to more than 2 million customers in Atlanta; Dallas; San Francisco and Sacramento, Calif.; and in Tampa and Miami, Fla.
“We believe we will be the natural choice of wireless service for those who live, work and play in the Detroit area,” said Pat Markey, vice president and general manager of MetroPCS Detroit.
