MetroPCS Unveils 'Mas Mexico' Service to Make Reaching Family and Friends in Mexico Easy and Affordable

DALLAS, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) today announced the launch of Mas Mexico, an unlimited voice and text messaging plan to connect MetroPCS customers with friends and family in Mexico for $5 per month—taxes and regulatory fees included.  This new calling feature enables MetroPCS customers to call the landlines of their loved ones in Mexico for a low monthly fee without the constraints of annual contracts. Along with unlimited calling, Mas Mexico also provides unlimited text messages to mobile phones in Mexico at no extra cost.

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The Mas Mexico calling feature is an add-on to MetroPCS' Wireless for All(SM) service plans introduced earlier this year. With the unlimited, no annual contract service, MetroPCS provides predictable, affordable and flexible service plans for consumers with no hidden costs or charges. Mas Mexico joins the Unlimited International Calling family of affordable features which connects people to more than 100 countries worldwide.

"MetroPCS is committed to finding innovative ways to deliver unparalleled value to our customers, and Mas Mexico meets the growing needs of consumers who are looking for an affordable way to stay connected," said Roger Linquist, president, CEO and chairman of the board of MetroPCS. "The mobile phone is an integral part of our customers' lives and a vital way for them to maintain the important relationships with family and friends they don't see often. Mas Mexico helps bridge those long distances by providing a valuable feature at a low price."

Mas Mexico details:

• Available to new and existing customers with tax and regulatory fee-inclusive (tax inclusive) rate plans of $50 and above.
• Available on Family Plans with tax-inclusive rate plans of $50 and above (prior to discount).
• Existing subscribers with tax-exclusive plans must convert to a tax-inclusive plan before purchasing the feature.
• Available at all MetroPCS retail stores and participating authorized dealers.
• Limited-time offer ends December 31, 2010.

For more information on the Mas Mexico calling feature, please visit MetroPCS' Website at www.metropcs.com. For the latest updates on services and promotions, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MetroPCS.

About MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

Dallas-based MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) is a provider of unlimited wireless communications service for a flat-rate with no annual contract. MetroPCS is the fifth largest facilities-based wireless carrier in the United States based on number of subscribers served and has access to licenses covering a population of approximately 146 million people in many of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States. As of June 30, 2010, MetroPCS had over 7.6 million subscribers. For more information please visit www.metropcs.com.

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