MetroPCS BlackBerry users get coverage in Gainesville and Ocala, Fla. But is it too little too late??
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MetroPCS has announced today that they have expanded their Florida coverage into the Gainesville, Ocala, Starke, Waldo ,and Hawthorne areas. According to MetroPCS this expansion allows residents of Florida to have continuous coverage throughout the state.  This is great news for MetroPCS customers, but is this too little too late?
With T-Mobiles new no contract $79.99 unlimited Talk, Text, and BlackBerry service, the option to use any T-Mobile or unlocked GSM BlackBerry is a pretty compelling offer. Also, if you take into account T-Mobile’s broader coverage, their push to upgrade their current 3G network to 12MB download speed, and the 3G Bold2 9700 (The SuperBerry) in a few weeks; could these  be enough to grab some of MetroPCS’ market share? Â
Actually, maybe not.. As compelling as T-Mobile’s new rates are, the fact that MetroPCS Unlimted everything service starts at $50.00 a month with tax included and some pretty great international calling packages; some users say they will stick it out with Metro.  A good value is hard to beat, but with a $399.99 cost for the BlackBerry 8330, and sometimes sluggish data a good value may not be enough to keep users from switching.  Â
So, what do you think? Can  T-Mobile chip-a-way at MetoPCS with a lure of no contract plans and sexier devices? Sound off in the comments and let us know what you think.
Click here to read MetroPCS press release.
