As the resource Forbes citing “significant industry source familiar with the plans of Samsung», the South Korean giant is going to once just follow the example of Apple and launched in the United States a special rental program smartphone Galaxy, similar to the initiative of the iPhone Upgrade Program.
It is reported that this initiative will be presented in the coming months, and the date of its launch could be as close as possible to ensure the largest possible volume of sales at the end of the year. Unfortunately, information regarding the pricing policy of Samsung’s upcoming project is no
Source failed to get in touch with Samsung to provide any clarification on the issue.
The first reports that Samsung is preparing to launch the initiative, which will take smartphones Galaxy rent appeared in the network less than two weeks since the announcement of iPhone Upgrade Program. Last, we recall, the United States provides citizens with an opportunity to buy the new iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus in installments for two years directly through the Apple Store. You do not need to enter into a service contract defined by the operator. Moreover, the new Cupertino program allows participants to annually update their device to the new model. Participation in the program is estimated at between $ 32 a month; It also includes technical support Apple Care +. It is worth noting that Apple is the first time in its history is launching a similar program.
Such programs rent, supported by manufacturers of smartphones, appeared after the mobile operators have started to abandon the model of the traditional two-year contracts and related bonuses, sell the device at full price without any discounts and volume rebates. US mobile operator T-Mobile was among the first “tied” contracts. , Verizon decided to follow the example of T-Mobile and recently announced that new subscribers will not be able to qualify for the two-year contracts when purchasing smartphones.
Instead, the US mobile operators have begun offering interest-free acquisition program smartphone premium in installments. In addition, T-Mobile and Sprint also offer a rental program smartphone and Sprint recently announced initiative, under which subscribers can take the iPhone in rent for $ 15 a month with updates at any time.
Source: Forbes and C | Net
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