KT Sets Highest Public Subsidy at 240,000 Won
All Three Carriers Offer 150,000 Won for 80,000 Won Plan

Galaxy Z Fold2·Flip 5G Official Subsidy Up to 240,000 KRW View original image


[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The official subsidies for the Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Z Flip have been set at up to 240,000 KRW. The highest subsidy is offered by KT.


On the 11th, the three mobile carriers announced the official subsidies as they began pre-orders for the Galaxy Z Fold2 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G. SK Telecom announced subsidies ranging from 87,000 KRW to 170,000 KRW, KT from 86,000 KRW to 240,000 KRW, and LG Uplus from 82,000 KRW to 227,000 KRW.


Compared to the previous Galaxy Fold, which had a maximum subsidy of 200,000 KRW, the highest subsidy has increased by about 40,000 KRW.


When purchasing the Galaxy Z Fold2 or Galaxy Z Flip 5G with an unlimited data plan in the 80,000 KRW range, the official subsidy is 150,000 KRW. Choosing SK Telecom's 5GX Prime (89,000 KRW/month), KT's Super Plan Basic (80,000 KRW/month), or LG Uplus's 5G Smart (85,000 KRW/month) will qualify for a 150,000 KRW subsidy.


Galaxy Z Fold2·Flip 5G Official Subsidy Up to 240,000 KRW View original image


SK Telecom's official subsidies by plan are ▲0Teen 5G 87,000 KRW ▲5GX Slim 100,000 KRW ▲5GX Standard 123,000 KRW ▲5GX Prime 150,000 KRW ▲5GX Platinum 170,000 KRW.


KT's official subsidies by plan are ▲5G YTeen 86,000 KRW ▲5G Slim 100,000 KRW ▲5G Slim Plus 110,000 KRW ▲Super Plan Basic 147,000 KRW ▲Super Plan Basic Plus 150,000 KRW ▲Super Plan Special 183,000 KRW ▲Super Plan Special Plus 201,000 KRW ▲Super Plan Premium (Plus) 240,000 KRW.


For LG Uplus, the subsidies are ▲5G Light Youth/Senior 82,000 KRW ▲5G Light 99,000 KRW ▲5G Standard 133,000 KRW ▲5G Smart 150,000 KRW ▲5G Premier Regular 167,000 KRW ▲5G Premier Plus 184,000 KRW ▲5G Premier Super 201,000 KRW ▲5G Signature 227,000 KRW.



The official subsidies will be finalized on the 15th, when activation for pre-order customers begins. The Galaxy Z Fold2 is priced at 2,398,000 KRW and will be released in Mystic Bronze and Black colors. It supports a larger 7.6-inch main screen and a 6.2-inch cover screen with 'Flex Mode' that allows it to stand at any desired angle. The Galaxy Z Flip 5G, priced at 1,650,000 KRW, is an upgraded model compared to its predecessor with an improved AP. It will be available in Mystic Bronze, Gray, and White colors, priced at 1,650,000 KRW.


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