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iPhone might head to MetroPCS, just not anytime soon

, May 1st 2013 Discuss [0]

Now that the MetroPCS/T-Mobile merger has been finalized, many customers on MetroPCS are all wondering, "When can we get our hands on the iPhone?" Well according to T-Mobile CEO John Legere, there is a possibility that the iPhone will head to MetroPCS, however nothing is certain yet. He says, "It's not imminent; I think that's safe to say." He does assure MetroPCS subscribers that he has started discussions with Apple about bringing the iPhone to MetroPCS. Read The Full Story

T-Mobile US born as T-Mo and MetroPCS merge

, May 1st 2013 Discuss [0]

The T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS merger is final, with the new T-Mobile US combo-brand set to hit the New York Stock Exchange today. The combined carriers amass a total of 43m subscribers, with 200m potential customers set to be covered by LTE service before the year is through. By bringing together the individual spectrum holdings, however, T Mobile US says it's in an even better position for its 4G roll-out in 2014 and beyond. Read The Full Story

T-Mobile MetroPCS merger confirmation allows final close by month’s end

, Apr 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

This afternoon the official word from both Deutsch Telekom and T-Mobile USA has been sounded off, this pushing past earlier leaked news reports suggesting the news: the T-Mobile-MetroPCS combination has been approved. This approval comes at the hands of the stockholders of MetroPCS, this being essentially the last major step needed to be taken before the merger deal was finalized. Read The Full Story

MetroPCS shareholders approve T-Mobile merger

, Apr 24th 2013 Discuss [0]

The merger between T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS has been in the works for a few months now, getting approval from several government entities, but it looks like it's a done deal, as MetroPCS shareholders have reportedly approved the merger with number 4 US wireless carrier T-Mobile, which will see an increase an customer base thanks to the acquisition. Read The Full Story

MetroPCS encourages shareholders to vote for amended T-Mobile offer

, Apr 15th 2013 Discuss [0]

MetroPCS is once again encouraging its investors to vote in favor of its upcoming merger with T-Mobile, especially now that Deutsche Telekom has improved its offer terms. The improved terms reduces the amount of debt the merged companies would have to pay back by $3.8 billion. It also reduces the debt's interest rate by 0.5%. DK also promised that it won't be selling shares of the combined company for at least 1 year. Read The Full Story

DISH reportedly approached Deutsche Telekom about a possible T-Mobile merger

, Apr 14th 2013 Discuss [0]

DISH Network Chairman Charlie Ergen had reportedly approached Deutsche Telekom about a possible merger between DISH and T-Mobile USA. According to Bloomberg's sources, DISH approached the company before it had approved an improved merger offer to MetroPCS. Deutsche Telekom said it might be interested in DISH's offer, however it will only consider it once its merger with MetroPCS closes. Read The Full Story

Deutsche Telekom approves improved merger offer for MetroPCS

, Apr 10th 2013 Discuss [0]

It looks like Deutsche Telekom has revised its merger offer for MetroPCS to make it more appealing. There's only 2 days left before MetroPCS's shareholders decide whether or not the prepaid wireless carrier will be joining forces with T-Mobile USA. According to The Wall Street Journal, Deutsche Telekom approved a much better bid in order to convince MetroPCS shareholders to vote in favor of the merger. Read The Full Story

Adviser recommends MetroPCS shareholders vote against T-Mobile merger

, Mar 30th 2013 Discuss [0]

It looks like T-Mobile will be facing an uphill battle come April 12th. On April 12th, the shareholders will be voting on whether or not MetroPCS should form a merger with T-Mobile USA. T-Mobile needs the shareholders to vote for the merger in order to complete the deal. It has already received the go-ahead from the Department of Justice as well as the FCC. However, one proxy adviser is looking to make sure the deal doesn't go through. Read The Full Story

Huawei Premia brings “premium” experience to MetroPCS

, Mar 21st 2013 Discuss [0]

With the Huawei Premia you'll soon be blowing up your MetroPCS spot with 4G LTE and a lovely dual-core processor on a 4-inch display for just $149 off-contract. That's without any contractual obligations, free from worry, and with some relatively cool innards to keep your smartphone experience forward-leaning. Along with the 1.5GHz clock speed on the SoC, you'll have 1GB of RAM and LTE Mobile Hotspot capabilities right out of the box. Read The Full Story

FCC approves T-Mobile merger with MetroPCS

, Mar 12th 2013 Discuss [0]

Well on its way to approval from every legal entity required to make it a reality, the merger between T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS has been given the thumbs-up by the FCC. This merger is referred to by the FCC in the official documentation issued today as "Newco" but will be called "T-Mobile US, Inc." when all is said and done. Together they'll move forward into the future with such possibilities as the advanced facilitation of 4G LTE and the expansion of what up until now has been MetroPCS's brand into "new geographical markets." Read The Full Story

T-Mobile, MetroPCS merger gets approval from Department of Justice

, Mar 6th 2013 Discuss [0]

Back in October, it was announced that T-Mobile would be acquiring regional carrier MetroPCS, but the deal isn't final just yet. It obviously has to pass through several government barriers before it can officially happen. However, there's one less hurdle to jump now, as the Department of Justice has given the merger the green light. Read The Full Story

MetroPCS moves back shareholders meeting to April 12th

, Mar 2nd 2013 Discuss [0]

MetroPCS has moved the date of its shareholders meeting back to April 12th. The special meeting will allow MetroPCS stockholders to vote for the pending T-Mobile merger. Following the meeting and the votes, MetroPCS believes that its merger with T-Mobile will be completed shortly after. MetroPCS encourages all of its shareholders to vote in favor of the proposal using their GREEN proxy card. Read The Full Story
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