In what can only be called genius, MetroPCS, today announced a $5 unlimited international calling add-on to their current unlimited calling plan. For those of you who are not familiar with MetroPCS, they are a small carrier with $30-$50 a month plans for unlimited calling a text plans. What better way to cater to the audience that uses their phones then to add international calling for $5 to over 100 countries. WOW. From the CEO:
“Unlimited international calling at such an affordable rate can dramatically reduce monthly long distance costs and is yet another example of MetroPCS’ commitment to providing industry-leading value to consumers in today’s tough economic climate,” said Roger D. Linquist, president, chief executive officer and chairman of the board of MetroPCS. “MetroPCS is eliminating the worry of high international calling fees, counting minutes and dialing a connecting number, typical of traditional calling cards. With MetroPCS’ international calling, consumers are truly unlimited now more than ever.”
[MetroPCS]
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The $5 for unlimited would be useful for some, I suppose, but I am not even slightly tempted. I use a Tracfone that has international calls at the same price as local to over a hundred countries. And the $5 add-on from MetroPCS is only available on higher priced plans.
Other benefits to using Tracfone include the fact that I do not pay roaming fees, their latest plan (Straight Talk) is the best priced prepaid available and the Tracfone coverage is probably the best. MetroPCS can’t beat that.
is this also good in the philippines?