London,
25
February
2018
|
18:12
Europe/London

Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ now available to pre-order on EE

  • Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ customers who pre-order with EE on a Max plan to get 60GB of data for the price of 20GB plus 24 months access to the BT Sport app and a whole host of additional EE benefits
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ handset plans purchased from EE to also feature WiFi Calling as well as 4G Calling
  • EE is also giving Samsung fans the opportunity to save £250 when they trade-in their existing Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge

EE, part of BT Group, today announced that Samsung’s latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S9 and S9+, are available immediately to pre-order on a range of EE price plans via www.ee.co.uk/thenewgalaxy and EE telesales and through EE retail stores from tomorrow.

Available from EE in Lilac Purple, Coral Blue, and Midnight Black, the Galaxy S9 is available to pre-order on an EE Essential plan from £53 a month with a one-off cost of £150 on a 24-month contract, which includes 4GB of data and unlimited minutes and texts. The Samsung Galaxy S9+ is available on the same 24-month plan for £63 a month.

Customers wanting to get the ultimate smartphone package can pre-order the Galaxy S9 on one of EE’s Max plans and receive a launch offer of 60GB of monthly data for the price of 20GB and unlimited calls and texts on a £68 a month, 24-month plan with an upfront cost of just £10. The Samsung Galaxy S9+ is available with the same 24-month plan for £78 a month.

EE Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ customers on a Max plan can enjoy the network’s fastest 4G speeds as well as inclusive access to the BT Sport app – enabling them to bring sport to life with the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+’s dual edge infinity screen. EE Max plan customers also have the ability to use their calls, text and data allowance in 53 destinations across the world, including: the US, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Australia. Customers can also benefit from EE’s Annual Upgrade programme, meaning they can get the latest smart phone every year**.

EE is also giving Samsung fans the opportunity to save £250 when they trade-in their existing Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge on selected plans*. For example, EE Max customers can trade in their old phone and get the S9 for no upfront cost on a £58 per month, 24-month contract, giving them 60GB of data and unlimited minutes and texts.

Customers who order their device before 5pm GMT on 8 March will get the S9 and S9+ 7 days before the device is officially available nationwide. Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ handset plans purchased from EE will feature WiFi Calling, as well as 4G Calling and with EE rolling out Cat. 16 network connectivity support, on EE, Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ users will enjoy the fastest download speeds available in the UK.

Sharon Meadows, Director of Devices, Products & Partnerships at EE, said: “Great connectivity is of paramount importance to customers when they’re looking to get the best out of the latest smartphones. With inclusive access to the BT Sport app as well the UK’s fastest 4G speeds in more places than any other network and a range of great range of plans, EE really is the destination of choice for those wanting to get the most out of the GS9 and GS9+’s great new features.”

All customers on any EE pay monthly mobile plans also benefit from the following EE Extras:

· Data Caps

EE customers can never go over their data allowance by accident, so they’re always in control of their spending

· UK & Ireland call centres

All EE customer calls are answered in the UK and Ireland

· Data Boost

EE pay monthly mobile customers can boost their EE pay monthly phone plan’s data allowance by 5GB when they take EE Home Broadband

For more details of all EE’s price plans and terms can conditions, customers should visit www.ee.co.uk/thenewgalaxy

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Notes to editors:

*Trade-in value guaranteed at £150 with additional £100 credit, provided that a customer’s phone is in “Good Working Order” (powers up, screen not smashed), cash equivalent not available

**On select devices

For more information, please contact:

ee@nelsonbostock.com

0845 373 7070

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