Other than the usual Windows Mobile 6.1 home screen, there is an optional WizPro interface for customization on the home screen and creating shortcuts to the most frequently used features on the phone, including missed messages, calendar appointments and more.

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The limited edition Samsung Messager comes preloaded with Mister Cartoon wallpapers, ringtones and animations along with additional downloads available on MetroPCS’ Web site. A portion of the revenue from the phone will go to fund community art centers, outreach programs for at-risk youth and provide art supplies to local Los Angeles schools. Additionally, the first ten phones in the series will be auctioned off for charity on MetroPCS’ Web site in the month of August.

Key features of the Samsung Messager include:

• Horizontal Slider with QWERTY Keyboard
• Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology
• MP3 Player
• microSD card slot
• 1.3 Megapixel Camera
• Messaging Services
• Advanced Voice Recognition
• Speakerphone
• Dimensions: 4.4″ x 2.0″ x 0.7″
• Display: 2.1″ 262K TFT, 176X220 pixels

“Unlimited calling to Mexico at such an affordable rate is yet another example of MetroPCS’ commitment to providing exceptional value to consumers in today’s tough economic climate,” said Roger D. Linquist, president, chief executive officer and chairman of the board of MetroPCS. “Nearly 60 percent of Hispanics living in the United States are of Mexican descent, and this unlimited calling plan will help keep them connected with their family, friends and loved ones at an affordable rate.”

GroupLINE allows up to five MetroPCS’ Family Plan subscribers to receive calls on a shared GroupLINE number while still maintaining their individual mobile numbers. Any caller, whether or not they are a MetroPCS subscriber, can call the GroupLINE number, and reach all of the subscribers on the plan simultaneously. There is also a shared GroupLINE voicemail that the subscribers can access. GroupLINE is available for subscribers on MetroPCS’ Family Plan for an additional $5 per month.

“GroupLINE was developed with families’ needs in mind,” said Roger D. Linquist, president, chief executive officer and chairman of the board of MetroPCS. “We are all on-the-go, and we often have news to share with the whole family. With GroupLINE, instead of making numerous calls, everyone can be reached at one time. And in today’s economy, GroupLINE offers families the luxury of staying in touch without breaking the bank.”

The Samsung Finesse is available with the $50 service plan and is available for purchase in all metropolitan areas where MetroPCS service is available, which include Greater Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Detroit, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco Sacramento, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, New York City and Boston.

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The BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone will be available for purchase in the following MetroPCS markets beginning the week of March 9th: Greater Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Atlanta, Detroit, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Sacramento.

The BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone will be available at all Best Buy stores in the previously listed markets beginning the week of March 9th and select MetroPCS authorized dealers and company-owned retail locations by the end of March.

Additionally, MetroPCS offers unlimited family plans and MetroPCS Unlimited NationwideSM which allows MetroPCS subscribers to use their affordable, flat-rate, no signed contract service in more than 300 cities in the continental United States and Puerto Rico. This expanded service area is included at no additional charge in MetroPCS’ current $45 and $50 service plans and can be added for $5 per month on other qualified service plans.

This launch marks the continuation of MetroPCS’ expansion into Texas and as an added benefit, subscribers in the Waco market will be able to use their wireless service in all MetroPCS service areas, including Dallas/Fort Worth, Tyler, Longview, Marshall, Kilgore and Shreveport and Bossier City, La. Additionally, with MetroPCS Unlimited Nationwide, subscribers will be able to use their wireless service in Temple, Killeen, Austin, San Antonio and Houston. MetroPCS’ unlimited wireless service is now offered in all major U.S. regions including the East Coast, Southeast, Midwest, Central and Western regions.

“These launches truly are a significant milestone for MetroPCS because it is a continuation of our expansion into the Northeast,” said Roger D. Linquist, chairman, president and chief executive officer of MetroPCS. “Our flat-rate, unlimited, low cost, service plans make MetroPCS an affordable, worry-free and planned expense for all value-oriented consumers looking to reduce extra spending and streamline their budgets in today’s economy. With our unlimited service, customers can save significant money each month by eliminating their home phone and having only one phone – their MetroPCS phone.”

Consumers can visit any of MetroPCS’ current Northeast authorized dealer locations and company-owned retail locations or visit MetroPCS’ web site at www.metropcs.com to sign up for service plans, choose from a lineup of wireless phones from the top handset manufacturers, and receive a complete list of locations where expanded coverage is offered.

Currently, MetroPCS subscribers dial 611 on their handset to access a customer service representative. With myMetro, the user still dials 611 to launch the free application, however now he or she is prompted to review information on the handset with the new visual application. If the subscriber chooses, he or she can also opt out of myMetro and speak to a customer service representative.

Samsung Byline SCH-r310 Specification:

• Walkie-Talkie with ChatLINK
• metroWEB
• Bluetooth
• Advanced Voice Recognition
• Navigation Key
• Speakerphone
• Bilingual User Interface with Prompts in English & Spanish
• T9 Text Input for easy text entry
• Text Messaging (SMS), Enhanced Messaging (EMS), Multimedia Messaging (MMS)
• Airplane mode
• Dimensions: 3.5″ x 1.7″ x 0.77″; 3.25 ounces
• Internal Display: 1.77″ 128 x 160 Pixel, 65K CSTN
• External Display: 1.0″ 96 x 96 Pixel, 65K CSTN
• Standard rechargeable Lithium Ion battery: up to 3.5 hours talk time