MetroPCS launches LG Optimus M; Available from Nov 24

In the bid to capture the holiday shopping rush, MetroPCS today launched its Android smartphone LG Optimus M. It will be sold without any contract for $229 with a $50 monthly service plan. LG Optimus M reaches market and online starting November 24.

Talking about Optimus M, it comes with Android 2.2, 3.2 inch touchscreen, 3.2 MP camera and WiFi along with several other standard features.

“This holiday season, we’re giving customers what they’ve wished for — an affordable Android smartphone with a full spectrum of applications and unlimited services to do more like never before,” said Roger Linquist, chairman, president and CEO of MetroPCS. “LG Optimus M opens a path to the growing Android market and takes us one step closer to providing a full-service, postpaid experience while maintaining the affordability, flexibility and predictability of our Wireless for All(SM) services.”