Metro by T-Mobile Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1994

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 40,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt

  • Financing Rounds
  • 24

  • Investments
  • 4

Metro by T-Mobile General Information

Description

Provider of wireless broadband personal communication services in the United States. The company provides services including voice-mail, caller ID, call waiting, text messaging, mobile internet browsing, push email and picture & multimedia messaging. It also provides ringtones, games and content applications, directory assistance, ring back tones, nationwide roaming and value-added services.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
GWI PCS, General Wireless, GWI, MetroPCS Wireless
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • P.O. Box 37380
  • Albuquerque, NM 87176-7380
  • United States
+1 (888)
Primary Industry
Internet Service Providers
Other Industries
Telecommunications Service Providers
Acquirer
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • P.O. Box 37380
  • Albuquerque, NM 87176-7380
  • United States
+1 (888)

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Metro by T-Mobile Valuation & Funding

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Metro by T-Mobile Comparisons

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Provider of wireless broadband personal communication services in the United States. The company provides services inclu
Internet Service Providers
Albuquerque, NM
40,000 As of 2014

Meadville, MS
 

Tampa, FL
 
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Metro by T-Mobile Competitors (17)

One of Metro by T-Mobile’s 17 competitors is C Spire, a Private Debt Financed company based in Meadville, MS.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
C Spire Private Debt Financed Meadville, MS
Frontier Communications Corporation Tampa, FL
EarthLink Private Equity-Backed Atlanta, GA
RCN Telecom Services Private Equity-Backed Princeton, NJ
Telenet Group Holding Formerly PE-Backed Mechelen, Belgium
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Metro by T-Mobile Patents

Metro by T-Mobile Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-10178497-B2 Location based network selection method for a mobile device Active 15-Mar-2013
US-20140274035-A1 Location based network selection method for a mobile device Active 15-Mar-2013
US-20160286475-A9 Location based network selection method for a mobile device Active 15-Mar-2013
US-20170064538-A1 Location based network selection method for a mobile device Active 15-Mar-2013
US-9497698-B2 Location based network selection method for a mobile device Active 15-Mar-2013 H04W48/18
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Metro by T-Mobile Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Metro by T-Mobile Investments & Acquisitions (4)

Metro by T-Mobile’s most recent deal was a Reverse Merger with T-Mobile US. The deal was made on 30-Apr-2013.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
T-Mobile US 30-Apr-2013 Reverse Merger Telecommunications Service Providers
Leap Wireless International 15-Feb-2010 Merger/Acquisition Telecommunications Service Providers
Cincinnati Bell (Wireless Spectrum Assets) 01-Feb-2009 Buyout/LBO Wireless Communications Equipment
Highland Cellular( PCS license in Melbourne) Corporate Asset Purchase Buildings and Property
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Metro by T-Mobile Exits (1)

Metro by T-Mobile’s most recent exit was on 15-Feb-2010 from Leap Wireless International. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Leap Wireless International 15-Feb-2010 Completed
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Metro by T-Mobile FAQs

  • When was Metro by T-Mobile founded?

    Metro by T-Mobile was founded in 1994.

  • Where is Metro by T-Mobile headquartered?

    Metro by T-Mobile is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM.

  • What is the size of Metro by T-Mobile?

    Metro by T-Mobile has 40,000 total employees.

  • What industry is Metro by T-Mobile in?

    Metro by T-Mobile’s primary industry is Internet Service Providers.

  • Is Metro by T-Mobile a private or public company?

    Metro by T-Mobile is a Private company.

  • What is Metro by T-Mobile’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Metro by T-Mobile is .

  • How much funding has Metro by T-Mobile raised over time?

    Metro by T-Mobile has raised $123K.

  • Who are Metro by T-Mobile’s investors?

    Accel Partners Management (Palo Alto), Battery Ventures, Clarity Partners, Columbia Capital, and Cyprium Partners are 5 of 24 investors who have invested in Metro by T-Mobile.

  • Who are Metro by T-Mobile’s competitors?

    C Spire, Frontier Communications, EarthLink, RCN Telecom Services, and Telenet Group Holding are some of the 17 competitors of Metro by T-Mobile.

  • When was Metro by T-Mobile acquired?

    Metro by T-Mobile was acquired on 03-Mar-2022.

  • Who acquired Metro by T-Mobile?

    Metro by T-Mobile was acquired by T-Mobile US.

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