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'''Wildhorse Resort & Casino''' is a [[casino]] owned and operated since 1995 by the [[Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation]] in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Oregon]]. It is located five miles east of [[Pendleton, Oregon|Pendleton]], on the [[Umatilla Indian Reservation]], near [[Interstate 84 in Oregon|Interstate 84]].
company_name = MetroPCS |
company_type = [[Public company|Public]] ([[New York Stock Exchange|NYSE]]: [http://www.nyse.com/about/listed/lcddata.html?ticker=PCS PCS])|
company_logo = [[Image:Metro logo-1-.png|center|MetroPCS logo]] |
foundation = 1994|
location = [[Dallas, Texas]]|
key_people = Roger D. Linquist, Chairman & CEO|
industry = [[Wireless]] Services |
company_slogan = "Unlimit Yourself" |
products = [[CDMA]] in the 1900 MHz [[PCS]] and 1700 MHz [[Advanced Wireless Services|AWS]] band |
homepage = [http://www.metropcs.com metropcs.com]
}}


'''MetroPCS Communications, Inc.''', (formerly '''General Wireless, Inc.''') was launched in 2002 and is a provider of [[CDMA]] wireless communications services in the greater [[Miami]], [[Tampa]], [[Jacksonville]], [[Sarasota, Florida|Sarasota]], [[Fort Myers, Florida|Fort Myers]], [[Atlanta]], [[San Francisco]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]], [[Daytona, Florida|Daytona]], [[Dallas]], [[Detroit]], [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Philadelphia]] and [[Sacramento]] metropolitan areas. It is the seventh largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States. As of the ending of third quarter of 2008, MetroPCS serves a total of over 4.8 million subscribers.[http://investor.metropcs.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=177745&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1205599&highlight=]
The resort has expanded each year since its beginning, doubling the size of the casino in 2002 and 2003, adding a [[conference center]] in 2004, completely renovating its 100 room hotel in 2005 and expanding in 2006-07 to add four [[food and beverage]] venues: a buffet [[restaurant]], a fine-dining restaurant, a [[cabaret]] and a [[lounge]].{{Fact|date=June 2007}} After contentious discussion within the tribal community, the previously "dry" (not serving [[alcoholic beverage]]s) resort, located on a dry reservation, began serving alcoholic beverages on [[May 5]] [[2006]]. Because of this change, a lounge, Players, opened in May 2007.


==Plans==
Key components of the resort are a casino, [[golf course]], [[hotel]], [[recreational vehicle]] [[campground|park]], children's entertainment center, [[tipi|teepee]] camping village, and the [[Tamástslikt Cultural Institute]] tribal museum. The casino offers [[poker]], [[roulette]], [[blackjack]], [[craps]], [[Spanish 21]], [[Bingo (U.S.)|bingo]], [[keno]] and just over 800 [[slot machine]]s, 30% of which are in a no-smoking area.
Unlike most US [[List of United States mobile phone companies|cellular service providers]], MetroPCS uses a [[flat rate]] billing method, offering an unlimited local calling plan without a [[contract]] for $30 per month before [[taxes]], as well as unlimited local and long distance plans for $35-$50 per month (depending on optional features).


U30 Plan ($30 per month): Unlimited local calling (No additional features)
The golf course is a championship, 18-hole course designed by John Steidel that opened in 1997, with approximately 30,000 rounds played annually and hosting about 80 tournaments. It includes a [[driving range]], practice greens, rental clubs, the Clubhouse Grill & Bar, a [[pro shop]] and a variety of teaching programs.
E35 Plan ($35 per month): Unlimited local & long distance calling (No additional features)
U40 Plan ($40 per month): Unlimited local & long distance calling (Enhanced voice mail, caller id, call waiting, three-way calling)
E45 Plan ($45 per month): Unlimited local & long distance calling (Unlimited text and picture messaging, international text, enhanced voicemail, caller id, three-way calling, Mapquest, premium directory assistance, IM, and internet access)
E50 Plan ($50 per month): Everything above including [[Loopt]] and your personal MetroPCS email account.
The company offers phones manufactured by [[Motorola]], [[Nokia]], [[Samsung]], [[Kyocera]], [[UTStarcom]] (formerly Audiovox), Huawei, ZTE. The phones come preloaded with [[Web portal|portals]] to their shop that offers downloadable content, such as [[game]]s, [[ringtones]], [[Computer wallpaper|wallpapers]], etc. New phones have a portal to @metro and the phones usually have preloaded ringtones on them.


MetroConnect is a fundamental part of the @metro portal. It a separate prepaid account that customers may add funds to purchase games, ringtones, wall paper, roam off the MetroPCS network, and dial international calls (this option will be removed on Oct. 29th, 2008).
The hotel is connected to the casino while the RV Park is located nearby, between the casino and golf course.


==News==
The Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, located on the resort grounds, includes permanent and rotating exhibits on the history and culture of the three tribes who make up the Confederated Tribes (CTUIR): the [[Cayuse]], [[Umatilla (tribe)|Umatilla]] and [[Walla Walla (tribe)|Walla Walla]].
MetroPCS launched service in Los Angeles on September 19, 2007.<ref>[http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-metropcs19sep19,1,5461422.story?coll=la-headlines-business MetroPCS Wireless begins service in L.A. area today - Los Angeles Times<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
MetroPCS intends to use the money raised from their recent IPO to extend its network into New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, and San Diego{{Fact|date=August 2008}}. As of December 3, 2007, MetroPCS expanded service to the Daytona Beach and Melbourne areas, and is now planning on expanding to Ocala, Gainesville and St Augustine, Florida by June 2008 according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.<ref>[http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/DN-metropcs_05bus.ART.State.Edition1.31084bc.html Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Business News | Dallas Morning News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> MetroPCS also plans to build in Jacksonville, which will allow the company to begin offering service during the second quarter of 2008 to an estimated population of approximately 1.5 million people.


On September 4, 2007, MetroPCS announced a proposal that MetroPCS and [[Leap Wireless]] could merge into a single wireless company.<ref>[http://investor.metropcs.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=177745&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1047542&highlight= MetroPCS - Investor Relations - Press Release<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The proposal was withdrawn less than two months later on November 1, 2007. However, due to Leap's financial situation, some analysts still believe that a merger will take place.<ref>[http://www.prepaidreviews.com/blog/cricket/leap-mistakenly-records-revenue-from-nonexistent-customers-35020/ Leap “mistakenly” records revenue from nonexistent customers | Prepaid Reviews<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> <ref>[http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/11/11/bloomberg/bxmove.php Movers: Companies in the news - International Herald Tribune<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
The resort has sparked an economic boom for the CTUIR, which has increased the tribal operating budget from less than $10 million in 1992 to approximately $145 million in 2007. The largest expenditures and the largest single department in the tribal government are devoted to protecting and restoring natural resources on the reservation and throughout the traditional homelands of the three tribes. To this end, the tribes are one of the largest employers of biologists and other environmental scientists in the region.{{Fact|date=June 2007}}

On March 28, 2008 MetroPCS launched service in Las Vegas, NV.<ref>[http://investor.metropcs.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=177745&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1123048&highlight= MetroPCS - Investor Relations - Press Release<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
Three days later, on March 31, 2008, MetroPCS launched service in Bakersfield, CA.<ref>[http://investor.metropcs.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=177745&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1123677&highlight= MetroPCS - Investor Relations - Press Release<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

On April 17, 2008 MetroPCS announced ChatLINK, the first push-to-talk feature that works with landlines and across different cell service providers. The service is offered for $5 a month, and includes unlimited push-to-talk service.<ref>[http://investor.metropcs.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=177745&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1131610&highlight= MetroPCS - Investor Relations - Press Release<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

On June 26, 2008, MetroPCS launched MetroFLASH, which allows individuals the opportunity to activate phones from other carriers onto their network, including, Motorola, Audiovox, Kyocera, LG, Pantech, Samsung, Sanyo, and UTstarcom, within their supported carrier list, at a cost of US$40 for activation. A day later, on June 27, 2008, Metro PCS launched service in Philadelphia, PA.

On August 01, 2008, MetroPCS announced Loopt the first GPS locater that allows you to share your location with anyone on your contact list or AIM Buddy List, and see their locations as well. Loopt is included in the US$50 plan. It is also availavle for US$4.00/month with the US$40, US$35, & US$45 plans.

==MetroPCS Coverage==
===California===
* Auburn
* Bakersfield
* Davis
* Los Angeles
* Riverside/San Bernardino
* Orange County
* Northridge/San Fernando
* Chico/Yuba City
* Cloverdale
* Colfax
* Elk Grove
* Eureka
* Galt
* Lodi
* Modesto/Merced
* Monterey County
* Napa Valley
* Petaluma
* Redding/Shasta Lake
* Roseville
* Sacramento
* San Francisco
* San Jose
* San Leandro
* San Lorenzo
* Santa Cruz
* Santa Rosa
* Stockton
* Oakland
* Oxnard
* Ukiah
* Winters
* Woodland
* Castro valley

===Las Vegas===

* Centennial Hills
* Henderson
* North Las Vegas
* Southern Highlands
* Summerlin

===Florida===

* Bartow
* Brandon
* Brooksville
* Casselberry
* Clearwater
* Dade City
* Daytona Beach
* Dunedin
* Ft. Lauderdale
* Ft. Myers
* Hudson
* Jacksonville
* Lake Wales
* Lakeland
* Leesburg
* Melbourne
* Miami
* Naples
* New Port Richey
* Orlando
* Port Charlotte
* Sarasota/Bradenton
* Spring Hill
* St. Petersburg
* Tampa
* The Keys
* West Palm Beach
* Winter Haven
* Winter Springs
* Zephyrhills

===Georgia===

* Athens
* Atlanta
* Gainesville

===Louisiana===

* Bossier City
* Shreveport

===Michigan===
* Detroit / Dearborn / Gross Pointe
* Port Huron / New Haven
* Mount Clemens / Clinton Township
* Southfield
* Taylor
* Ann Arbor / Dexter
* Saline / Milan
* Milford / Clarkston
* Pontiac

*Hamtramck

===New Jersey===
* Camden

* Cherry Hill

* Trenton

===Texas===
* Dallas
* Denton
* Ft. Worth
* McKinney/Allen
* Sherman/Denison

* Longview/Marshall

* Tyler

===Pennsylvania===

* Philadelphia<ref>[http://www.metropcs.com/coverage/?utm_source=MetroPCS+Los+Angeles&utm_medium=link&utm_term=&utm_content=20141&utm_campaign=los+angeles+local+page Cell Phone Coverage - MetroPCS<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

==Phones==
{{Unreferenced-section|date=January 2008}}

Taken from MetroPCS's website.{{cite web | title = MetroPCS list of phones | url = http://www.metropcs.com/metrocart/phonelist.aspx | accessdate = 2008-09-05 }}

*[[Motorola ROKR Z6m]]
*Motorola RAZR V3s
*Huawei M328
*Kyocera K312P
*Kyocera Mako S4000
*Nokia 1606
*Samsung R450 Messager
*Samsung MyShot r430
*Samsung Spex r210
*UTStarcom 7126m
*ZTE C79
*ZTE C78

In June 26, 2008, MetroPCS announced a program called MetroFlash. MetroPCS customers can now bring their existing [[CDMA]] handsets to a dealer and have them activated on the MetroPCS network (within their supported carrier list).<ref>{{cite press release
| title = Unlimited Wireless Carrier MetroPCS Announces Launch of MetroFlash™ | publisher = [[Business Wire]] | date = 2008-6-26 | url = http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20080626005218&newsLang=en }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Refimprove|date=June 2007}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.wildhorseresort.com/ Wildhorse Resort & Casino] ''(official website)''
*[http://www.metropcs.com MetroPCS]
*[http://www.prepaidreviews.com/metropcs.html Review of MetroPCS]
*[http://www.americancasinoguide.com/Casino_Review/htmlfiles/Wildhorse_Resort_&_Casino.shtml American Casino Guide: Wildhorse Resort & Casino]
*[http://cellphones.org/provider-reviews/metropcs MetroPCS Review] on CellPhones.org
*[http://www.casinocamper.com/Oregon.htm#Horse CasinoCamper.com: Wildhorse Resort & Casino]
{{US mobile phone companies}}
*[http://traveloregon.com/Explore-Oregon/Eastern-Oregon/Places-To-Stay/Lodging/Wildhorse-Resort--Casino.aspx TravelOregon.com: Wildhorse Resort & Casino]

[[Category:Mobile phone companies of the United States]]
[[Category:Companies based in Dallas, Texas]]


[[es:MetroPCS]]
[[Category:Casinos in Oregon]]
[[Category:Umatilla County, Oregon]]
[[Category:Resorts in the United States]]

Revision as of 22:01, 10 October 2008

Metro by T-Mobile
Company typePublic (NYSE: PCS)
IndustryWireless Services
Founded1994
HeadquartersDallas, Texas
Key people
Roger D. Linquist, Chairman & CEO
ProductsCDMA in the 1900 MHz PCS and 1700 MHz AWS band
Websitemetropcs.com

MetroPCS Communications, Inc., (formerly General Wireless, Inc.) was launched in 2002 and is a provider of CDMA wireless communications services in the greater Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Sarasota, Fort Myers, Atlanta, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Daytona, Dallas, Detroit, Orlando, Philadelphia and Sacramento metropolitan areas. It is the seventh largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States. As of the ending of third quarter of 2008, MetroPCS serves a total of over 4.8 million subscribers.[1]

Plans

Unlike most US cellular service providers, MetroPCS uses a flat rate billing method, offering an unlimited local calling plan without a contract for $30 per month before taxes, as well as unlimited local and long distance plans for $35-$50 per month (depending on optional features).

U30 Plan ($30 per month): Unlimited local calling (No additional features) E35 Plan ($35 per month): Unlimited local & long distance calling (No additional features) U40 Plan ($40 per month): Unlimited local & long distance calling (Enhanced voice mail, caller id, call waiting, three-way calling) E45 Plan ($45 per month): Unlimited local & long distance calling (Unlimited text and picture messaging, international text, enhanced voicemail, caller id, three-way calling, Mapquest, premium directory assistance, IM, and internet access) E50 Plan ($50 per month): Everything above including Loopt and your personal MetroPCS email account.

The company offers phones manufactured by Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Kyocera, UTStarcom (formerly Audiovox), Huawei, ZTE. The phones come preloaded with portals to their shop that offers downloadable content, such as games, ringtones, wallpapers, etc. New phones have a portal to @metro and the phones usually have preloaded ringtones on them.

MetroConnect is a fundamental part of the @metro portal. It a separate prepaid account that customers may add funds to purchase games, ringtones, wall paper, roam off the MetroPCS network, and dial international calls (this option will be removed on Oct. 29th, 2008).

News

MetroPCS launched service in Los Angeles on September 19, 2007.[1] MetroPCS intends to use the money raised from their recent IPO to extend its network into New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, and San Diego[citation needed]. As of December 3, 2007, MetroPCS expanded service to the Daytona Beach and Melbourne areas, and is now planning on expanding to Ocala, Gainesville and St Augustine, Florida by June 2008 according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.[2] MetroPCS also plans to build in Jacksonville, which will allow the company to begin offering service during the second quarter of 2008 to an estimated population of approximately 1.5 million people.

On September 4, 2007, MetroPCS announced a proposal that MetroPCS and Leap Wireless could merge into a single wireless company.[3] The proposal was withdrawn less than two months later on November 1, 2007. However, due to Leap's financial situation, some analysts still believe that a merger will take place.[4] [5]

On March 28, 2008 MetroPCS launched service in Las Vegas, NV.[6] Three days later, on March 31, 2008, MetroPCS launched service in Bakersfield, CA.[7]

On April 17, 2008 MetroPCS announced ChatLINK, the first push-to-talk feature that works with landlines and across different cell service providers. The service is offered for $5 a month, and includes unlimited push-to-talk service.[8]

On June 26, 2008, MetroPCS launched MetroFLASH, which allows individuals the opportunity to activate phones from other carriers onto their network, including, Motorola, Audiovox, Kyocera, LG, Pantech, Samsung, Sanyo, and UTstarcom, within their supported carrier list, at a cost of US$40 for activation. A day later, on June 27, 2008, Metro PCS launched service in Philadelphia, PA.

On August 01, 2008, MetroPCS announced Loopt the first GPS locater that allows you to share your location with anyone on your contact list or AIM Buddy List, and see their locations as well. Loopt is included in the US$50 plan. It is also availavle for US$4.00/month with the US$40, US$35, & US$45 plans.

MetroPCS Coverage

California

  • Auburn
  • Bakersfield
  • Davis
  • Los Angeles
  • Riverside/San Bernardino
  • Orange County
  • Northridge/San Fernando
  • Chico/Yuba City
  • Cloverdale
  • Colfax
  • Elk Grove
  • Eureka
  • Galt
  • Lodi
  • Modesto/Merced
  • Monterey County
  • Napa Valley
  • Petaluma
  • Redding/Shasta Lake
  • Roseville
  • Sacramento
  • San Francisco
  • San Jose
  • San Leandro
  • San Lorenzo
  • Santa Cruz
  • Santa Rosa
  • Stockton
  • Oakland
  • Oxnard
  • Ukiah
  • Winters
  • Woodland
  • Castro valley

Las Vegas

  • Centennial Hills
  • Henderson
  • North Las Vegas
  • Southern Highlands
  • Summerlin

Florida

  • Bartow
  • Brandon
  • Brooksville
  • Casselberry
  • Clearwater
  • Dade City
  • Daytona Beach
  • Dunedin
  • Ft. Lauderdale
  • Ft. Myers
  • Hudson
  • Jacksonville
  • Lake Wales
  • Lakeland
  • Leesburg
  • Melbourne
  • Miami
  • Naples
  • New Port Richey
  • Orlando
  • Port Charlotte
  • Sarasota/Bradenton
  • Spring Hill
  • St. Petersburg
  • Tampa
  • The Keys
  • West Palm Beach
  • Winter Haven
  • Winter Springs
  • Zephyrhills

Georgia

  • Athens
  • Atlanta
  • Gainesville

Louisiana

  • Bossier City
  • Shreveport

Michigan

  • Detroit / Dearborn / Gross Pointe
  • Port Huron / New Haven
  • Mount Clemens / Clinton Township
  • Southfield
  • Taylor
  • Ann Arbor / Dexter
  • Saline / Milan
  • Milford / Clarkston
  • Pontiac
  • Hamtramck

New Jersey

  • Camden
  • Cherry Hill
  • Trenton

Texas

  • Dallas
  • Denton
  • Ft. Worth
  • McKinney/Allen
  • Sherman/Denison
  • Longview/Marshall
  • Tyler

Pennsylvania

  • Philadelphia[9]

Phones

Taken from MetroPCS's website."MetroPCS list of phones". Retrieved 2008-09-05.

  • Motorola ROKR Z6m
  • Motorola RAZR V3s
  • Huawei M328
  • Kyocera K312P
  • Kyocera Mako S4000
  • Nokia 1606
  • Samsung R450 Messager
  • Samsung MyShot r430
  • Samsung Spex r210
  • UTStarcom 7126m
  • ZTE C79
  • ZTE C78

In June 26, 2008, MetroPCS announced a program called MetroFlash. MetroPCS customers can now bring their existing CDMA handsets to a dealer and have them activated on the MetroPCS network (within their supported carrier list).[10]

References

  1. ^ MetroPCS Wireless begins service in L.A. area today - Los Angeles Times
  2. ^ Dallas Morning News | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Business News | Dallas Morning News
  3. ^ MetroPCS - Investor Relations - Press Release
  4. ^ Leap “mistakenly” records revenue from nonexistent customers | Prepaid Reviews
  5. ^ Movers: Companies in the news - International Herald Tribune
  6. ^ MetroPCS - Investor Relations - Press Release
  7. ^ MetroPCS - Investor Relations - Press Release
  8. ^ MetroPCS - Investor Relations - Press Release
  9. ^ Cell Phone Coverage - MetroPCS
  10. ^ "Unlimited Wireless Carrier MetroPCS Announces Launch of MetroFlash™" (Press release). Business Wire. 2008-6-26. {{cite press release}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

External links

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