MetroPCS Samsung Galaxy S3 release date steps out, supports 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot

MetroPCS Samsung Galaxy S3

The MetroPCS Samsung Galaxy S3 release date details have dropped by for those looking forward to purchasing this highly popular flagship device without being tied to a lengthy contract. Buyers will be able to pick up the smartphone via the network provider’s retail outlets as well as through its online store.

They will have the option of selecting between a wide-range of 4G LTE service tariffs ranging from $30 (approx. Rs. 1,600) to $70 (approx. Rs. 3,750) a month. These include limited-offer promotional plans at $30 and a monthly $55 (approx. Rs. 2,945) scheme which covers unlimited talk, text and 4G LTE data. As per the carrier’s claims, users will be able to save roughly $1,200 (approx. Rs. 64,265) in comparison to other service providers in two years’ time. Here’s a quick refresher of what buyers can expect from the Galaxy S3.

MetroPCS Samsung Galaxy S3

They will be able to take advantage of the MetroPCS 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot service to share the internet connection with other devices. Other than this, there is also NFC, Share Shot, Wi-Fi, AllShare Play and S Beam for file transfers. The LTE handset flaunts a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display that renders visuals in 720p, in addition to a 1.9MP front-facing camera for video chats. The phone’s multitasking capabilities can be attributed to its 2GB RAM and a dual core processor operating at 1.5GHz.

Going by the price and release date details, the MetroPCS Samsung Galaxy S3 will be up for grabs starting October 22, at a cost of $499 (approx. Rs. 26,865) plus tax. The smartphone is currently available for purchase through a few other network providers in the US including Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and C Spire.