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As of 6/17/13 T-Mobile has finally gotten the iPhone, and their merge with Metro PCS means that they will get the iPhone, too, because the two carriers will begin using each other's bandwidths. The reason this took so long is nicely explained below.
The iPhone will be flashed soon because it was released for Verizon with the CDMA signal Verizon uses. I work at Metro PCS and i know for a fact that you can not use an iPhone with Metro PCS. Metro PCS is only allowed to use phones from Sprint and Verizon because they don't need a SIM card. iPhones need a SiM card, therefore, they will not work with Metro.
While the above answer is basically correct that no current iPhone model (as of May 2010) can work with MetroPCS, the issue isn't related to use of a SIM card. Current iPhones contain only a GSM radio, but MetroPCS uses phones that contain a CDMA radio, so it's physically impossible to get any current iPhone to work with MetroPCS, or any other non-GSM carriers. Swapping SIM cards from CDMA phones, into an iPhone, doesn't somehow make the iPhone radio into a CDMA radio, since a phone's radio circuitry has nothing to do with the SIM card. To work on CDMA carriers, Apple would have to manufacture a new iPhone design that has a CDMA radio. The only other carrier in the US, besides AT&T, that the iPhone will work with, is T-Mobile, since they use GSM, but this requires unlocking your iPhone, which can often (though not always) be a tedious and complex process for people who aren't tech-savvy.
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What else can I help you with?
Will the iPhone clone work with metropcs?
no
Is metropcs getting the iPhone 5?
It is not planned, seems very unlikely.
Can you flash the iPhone 4S to MetroPCS?
Yes, there are many guides to flashing on Google.
Why can't I activate my metropcbs phone?
You need to go to the MetroPcs store to activate your phone. Your phones imei needs to be put into the systerlm before activation.
How much does the iPhone 5 cost from metro pcs?
noone will answer this dum question. There is no I phone for metro.... I wish this question was valid -.-"
You found a cell phone from metropcs can you reactive it?
You would need an account to activate it. You can't get free service.
How do you reactivate a metropcs phone online?
It's easy! After unboxing the phone, select a rate plan, dial *228 from your new handset and you'll be connected to with a MetroPCS representative who can help you activate the phone.
Can you switch from a 3g iPhone to another 3g iPhone without having to activate the other one?
Only if the iphone is a GSM phone with a SIM card... Otherwise if it is CDMA then no, you have to activate the other iphone.
How do you activate EDGE on iPhone?
Settings, General, Network
How do you activate an iPhone without iTunes?
iTunes is not required to activate the 4 or 4s. Insert SIM and turn on and follow the prompts.
How do you reactive you metro phone?
Go to their MetroPCS.com and click the "Activate & Select Plan" link at the top of the page or dial *611 from your MetroPCS handset and you'll be set!
What brands of cell phones work with MetroPCS?
MetroPCS is a prepaid wireless provider that uses the GSM network, meaning any GSM-compatible phone should work with MetroPCS. Some popular brands that are compatible with MetroPCS include Apple (iPhone), Samsung, LG, Motorola, and Google (Pixel). However, it is always best to check with MetroPCS or the specific cell phone manufacturer to ensure compatibility before purchasing a new phone.
