1. Home
  2. Electronics & Gadgets
  3. Cell Phones

Metro PCS, A Monthly cell phone plan By Metro PCS

by Eric Bernatchez
for About.com

Description of the Metro PCS cell phone plan called: Metro PCS, a Monthly cell phone plan.

Basic Package:

  • Included Minutes: Unlimited
  • Monthly Fee: $40.00
  • Recommended For: Individuals
  • Weekends: Free
  • Voice Mail: $3/month bundle: voice mail, call waiting, caller ID
  • Call Waiting: $3/month bundle: voice mail, call waiting, caller ID
  • Caller ID: $3/month bundle: voice mail, call waiting, caller ID
  • Call Forwarding: $5/month

Rates And Cards (prepaid only):

What would be the real cost of that Monthly plan for you? The Service Plan Comparison Calculator will tell you and automatically compare it with other Monthly cell phone plans to find the best one for your needs.

Long Distance And Roaming:

  • Domestic Long Distance: Incl.
  • Calls To Canada: $0.02 surcharge per minute*
  • International Calls: Details...
  • * Given the high price of cellular long distance , it is usually smarter to use a long distance calling card.

Other Services Offered:

  • Other Options: Metro PCS also offers the following bundles: $2 for unlimited 411; Unlimited PictureTalk and text for $5 a month; Unlimited AIM, email or web surfing for $5 a month

Additional Charges:

  • One-Time Setup Fee: $0.00 *
  • Early Termination Fee: $0.00
  • * Important advice: Setup fees are just a trick to make a bit more money. Most carriers will accept to waive that fee if you call them to complain about it BEFORE subscribing to one of their service plans. Appear scandalized when they mention any setup fee and threaten to kill the deal and you'll see how fast any setup fee will disappear.
  • ** Carriers typically also charge special taxes that vary depending on the state

Follow this link to Metro PCS cell phone plans.

Explore Cell Phones

About.com Special Features

Family Tech Center

Stay connected and entertained with reviews on tips on the latest HDTVs, cellphones and more. More >

How to Buy a BlackBerry

Sleek and trim or loaded with extras? Select the right smartphone for your lifestyle. More >

  1. Home
  2. Electronics & Gadgets
  3. Cell Phones
  4. Prepaid & Regular Plans
  5. Metro PCS Cell Phone Plan, By Metro PCS

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.