Form 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2009

 

 

METROPCS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

DELAWARE   1-33409   20-0836269

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2250 Lakeside Boulevard

Richardson, Texas

  75082
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 214-570-5800

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report): Not Applicable

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

On July 30, 2009, MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing enhancements to its service plans beginning August 1, 2009.

A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

  (d) Exhibits

 

EXHIBIT
NUMBER

      

DESCRIPTION

99.1      Press release, dated July 30, 2009, entitled “MetroPCS Announces Enhanced Services That Pack More Value - Unlimited Plans Now Offer More Features at the Same Affordable Prices.”


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

    METROPCS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Date: July 30, 2009     By:   /s/ J. Braxton Carter
        J. Braxton Carter
       

Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer