Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone’s booking has started from American telecoms T-Mobile US, AT&T and U.S. Cellular.
AT&T and rivals T-Mobile US and U.S. Cellular are positioning Samsung Galaxy S5 as the best smartphone on their respective 4G LTE networks.
Verizon, Sprint and others are also expected to carry the phone, though details have yet to be revealed.
Samsung said the phone will start shipping worldwide on April 11.
Also read: Samsung Galaxy S5, a refined smartphone, to land on T-Mobile
T-Mobile US offer
T-Mobile US says it will be the only telecoms to offer Samsung Galaxy S 5 online and in-store for zero down (and 24 monthly payments) and with zero annual service contract, zero overages, zero hidden device costs, zero upgrade wait.
John Legere, president and CEO of T-Mobile, said the company has already seen over a half a million pre-registrations for the Galaxy S 5.
The company said that customers who pre-order by March 31 will receive an introductory price and be among the first to get the Galaxy S 5 without waiting in line when the device launches in T-Mobile stores on April 11.
T-Mobile is offering $120 off Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 3 with a Mobile Internet plan and 200MB free data for the life of the tablet.
T-Mobile US on AT&T and Verizon offer
Families with four lines will gain over $1,200 in savings over a two-year period compared to families with AT&T and Verizon on a two year contract, T-Mobile US said.
T-Mobile will pay the early termination fees for that entire family when they trade-in their devices to make the Simple Choice and come over to a better wireless experience.
AT&T offer
AT&T said the Galaxy S 5 is $199.99 with a two-year agreement. It is also available at $25 per month with AT&T Next 18 or $32.50 per month with AT&T Next 12. The retail price for the device with no commitment is $649.99.
“AT&T continues to grow its device line and is proud to add the Samsung Galaxy S 5 to the nation’s most reliable 4G LTE network,” said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president – Devices, AT&T.
AT&T says it will sell the Gear 2 smartwatch for $299, a price comparable with the original model last year. Two devices with fewer features, the Gear 2 Neo and the Gear Fit, will go for $199 each. All three devices offer fitness tracking and other features and will be available April 11 as well.
U.S. Cellular pricing
U.S. Cellular said Galaxy S 5 will be offered in Charcoal Black and Shimmery White and will be $199.99 after an instant rebate is applied. U.S. Cellular is offering a $50 Google Play promotional code for free to anyone who pre-orders the device online.
Joe Settimi, vice president of products, pricing and innovation for U.S. Cellular, said: “We will continue to focus on providing our customers the best-in-class network, devices and technology that gives them access to experiences that enrich their lives.”
Pix credit: AP
Baburajan K
[email protected]
