MetroPCS Urges Shareholders to Vote 'For' Proposed Combination with T-Mobile USA

MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

today mailed a letter to stockholders in connection with its proposed combination with Deutsche Telekom 's

T-Mobile USA, Inc. recommending that stockholders vote 'FOR' the proposed combination.  The letter highlights the significant benefits to MetroPCS' stockholders of the value maximizing proposed combination and corrects inaccurate and misleading statements that have been made regarding the proposed combination.  The full text of the letter follows: March 12, 2013 Dear Fellow Stockholder: On April 12, 2013, MetroPCS Communications, Inc. ("MetroPCS") will hold a Special Meeting of Stockholders to vote on the proposed combination of MetroPCS with T-Mobile USA, Inc. ("T-Mobile"), which will create the value leader in the U.S. wireless marketplace. MetroPCS stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 11, 2013 are entitled to vote at the Special Meeting.    The MetroPCS board has always been committed to considering strategic options and pursuing those that drive stockholder value. After a multi-year, thorough review of MetroPCS' options, with the assistance of independent financial and legal advisors, the MetroPCS board has unanimously concluded that the proposed combination with T-Mobile is the best strategic alternative for our stockholders. The immediate cash payment