Pre-paid carrier MetroPCS has finally entered the world of...Android. The LG Optimus M is the first Android phone for MetroPCS and is available for $229 with no contract locking you in. You are required to sign up for a $50 monthly plan that gives you unlimited data, U.S. phone calls and unlimited text.
What passes for an entry level phone on the major carriers becomes a powerphone for the pre-paid carrier with no other Android choices. Running on Android 2.2 with a 600MHz processor under the hood, the phone is equipped with a 3.2 inch display with resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
The LG Optimus M is similar to Sprint's LG Optimus S except that the Sprint branded apps are replaced by stock Android or Metro's own software. For example, instead of Sprint ID, the Optimus M has the @metro App Store along with the Android Market. For MetroPCS customers, having the ability to pick up a Froyo flavored Android phone is like waking up to a White Christmas. The LG Optimus M is expected to launch this Wednesday.
Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.
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