[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press/t-mobile-and-metropcs-first-out-the-gate-with-the-kyocera-hydro#maincontent) [Newsroom](https://www.t-mobile.com/news)Toggle secondary navigation - [Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network) - [Devices](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/devices) - [Un-carrier](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/un-carrier) - [Community](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/community) - [Offers](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/offers) - [Business](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/business) English [Press Release](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press) # T‑Mobile and MetroPCS First Out the Gate with the Kyocera Hydro LIFE August 03, 2014 ![](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2002/03/article-default.desktop-500x325.jpg) 1 min read - Facebook IconShare on Facebook - Share on Twitter - LinkedIn IconShare on LinkedIn Unveiled today, the everyday-durable Kyocera Hydro LIFE will be available first at participating Walmart stores with T‑Mobile prepaid service on August 8, and at participating MetroPCS stores on August 29. The Android-powered Hydro LIFE smartphone is drop-proof, shock-proof and waterproof up to a meter (3.28 feet) deep for up to a half hour. This Android™ smartphone is built strong – backed by the only provider whose network is designed the same way – [data strong](https://newsroom.t%E2%80%91mobile.com/issues-insights-blog/the-un-carrier-network-designed-data-strong.htm). Look, we know how tough some of our customers can be with their phones. Accidents happen. But, the Hydro LIFE is tested to withstand even the most active lifestyles. Even with all that protection built-in, it has a 4.5-inch qHD touchscreen, a 5.0-megapixel rear-facing camera and 2.0-megapixel front-facing camera, and it’s available for just $129.99 (+taxes & fees) at Walmart with qualifying service. Tags[MetroPCS](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/metropcs) ## Related Stories [More Stories](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/stories) [![Get iPhone 18 Pro on Us at T‑Mobile — America’s Best Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/09/T-Mobile-iPhone-18-pro-NR-500x250.png) \ DevicesPress Release \ __Get iPhone 18 Pro on Us at T‑Mobile — America’s Best Network__   \ September 10, 2026|17 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/devices/iphone-18-pro-iphone-duo-apple-watch-release) [![T‑Mobile Expands REVVL Lineup with First-Ever Tablet and New 5G Smartphones](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2023/08/nr-article-REVVL-8-10-23-500x250.png) \ DevicesPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Expands REVVL Lineup with First-Ever Tablet and New 5G Smartphones__ \ August 17, 2023|6 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/devices/t-mobile-expands-revvl-lineup-with-first-ever-tablet-and-new-5g-smartphones) [![Coming First to T‑Mobile: New motorola edge](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2022/08/nr-article-Motorola-Edge-8-16-22-500x250.png) \ DevicesPress Release \ __Coming First to T‑Mobile: New motorola edge__ \ August 18, 2022|4 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/devices/t-mobile-new-motorola-edge) [![T‑Mobile and The Drone Racing League Launch First 5G-Enabled Drone](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2021/08/nr-article-T-Mo-DRL-8-10-21-500x250.png) \ NetworkPress Release \ __T‑Mobile and The Drone Racing League Launch First 5G-Enabled Drone__ \ August 10, 2021|5 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-and-the-drone-racing-league-launch-first-5g-enabled-drone)