MetroPCS announced the ZTE Avid 4G at $149, available immediately in stores and online. Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on 4G LTE with no annual contract.
Key specs: a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 4-inch 480×800 display, a 5-megapixel rear camera, a VGA front-facing camera, 2.3GB internal storage, microSD expansion, a 1730mAh battery, and standard Android connectivity. Plans ranged from $40 to $70/month; promotional 4G LTE options were available at $30 and $55/month unlimited for a limited time. Joyn by MetroPCS (unified messaging, video calling, content sharing) was also supported.
