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MetroPCS Communications

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Affordable prepaid wireless plans with nationwide 5G coverage and no annual contracts

Richardson, United StatesFounded 1994Telecom
Valuation $9.30B Market cap · 2013
Revenue $1–5B Latest reported FY

About MetroPCS Communications

Metro by T-Mobile, formerly known as MetroPCS, is a prepaid wireless service provider offering affordable mobile phone plans with nationwide 5G coverage. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals and families looking for cost-effective mobile solutions without the commitment of annual contracts. Operating in the highly competitive telecommunications market, Metro by T-Mobile leverages T-Mobile's extensive network infrastructure to deliver reliable and fast mobile services. The business model is centered around prepaid plans, which means customers pay in advance for their mobile services, eliminating the need for credit checks and long-term commitments. Revenue is generated primarily through the sale of mobile plans and devices, with additional income from value-added services such as international calling and mobile hotspot features. Metro by T-Mobile also offers promotional deals and incentives, such as T-Mobile Tuesdays, which provide customers with weekly rewards and discounts. The company aims to expand its 5G network to cover 99% of Americans, enhancing the user experience with faster speeds and more reliable connections.

Source: Dealroom company data

At a glance

Status
Listed
Founded
1994
Headquarters
Richardson, United States
Listing
IPO 2007
Sector
Telecom
Power Law
Unicorn$1–10B valuation tierThoroughbred$100M+ revenue

Investors

1 investor on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Series A1 investor entered at this stage

Team profiled 29 named & role-tagged
Founders Hidden — book a demo/100 quality score
Key operators 5 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
Potential founders Hidden — book a demo likely future founders
Startup mafia Hidden — book a demo alumni-founded startups
Talent movements Hidden — book a demo in · Hidden — book a demo out past 12 months

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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
14 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States97.8%
🇲🇽 Mexico0.3%
🇿🇦 South Africa0.2%
🇰🇪 Kenya0.2%
🇮🇷 Iran0.1%
Top 5 of 14 shown
Web traffic by country
120K monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States100.3%
Top 1 markets shown

Patents

Estimated portfolio value
$8M

20 active patent families included in this estimate.

A patent family groups patent filings for the same invention. Source: Dealroom · PatSnap.

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Market sentiment

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An AI-synthesised read of the highest-engagement posts about MetroPCS Communications on X, ranked by likes and reposts, corporate channels excluded.

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