For immediate release
10 April 2015
MTN introduces Samsung S6 and S6 Edge
MTN revealed that the much-anticipated Samsung S6 and S6 Edge smartphones are available on its MTN SKY packages for a monthly subscription of R1899 and R1999 respectively as of 10 April 2015.
The Samsung S6 and Samsung S6 Edge are available on the MTN network, and the pre-orders of these devices have been satisfactory.
Both the 32GB Samsung 6 and 64GB Samsung 6 Edge are available at MTN branded retail stores, MTN Online store and MTN Direct call centres on a number of tariff plans, including on the MTN Sky price plan.
“Naturally, smartphone enthusiasts have been waiting for the Samsung S6 and S6 Edge with baited breath. In keeping with our promise to providing consumers with the latest cutting edge smartphone technology, we are ranging these new smart devices at MTN stores countrywide. We have packaged deals that will enable our customers to fully experience the capabilities of the phone on a world-class network. ,” says Larry Annetts, Chief Marketing Officer: MTN South Africa.
These devices are designed almost completely out of custom-made Gorilla glass, the Galaxy S6 range pushes the limits of design and redefines beauty. Only 10 minutes of charging now gives you 4 hours of battery power. And with immediate Auto-Focus, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge offer a camera that’s more responsive than anything we’ve ever experienced.
“These smartphones that MTN is ranging are data hungry devices that require a world-class network to operate optimally. We believe that the R10 billion capital investment will help to capacitate our network and ensure that our customers’ experience is not only enhanced, but enriched as well,” says Annetts.
MTN South Africa customers can buy these handsets at MTN branded retail stores or can visit MTN Online Shop at www.mtn.co.za
| Package | Device | SMS Bundle | Data Bundle | Effective Subscription (Incl. VAT) |
| MINUTE 100 | SAMSUNG GalaxyS6 32GB | Bundle SMS 200 | Data Bundle 300 MB | 529 |
| MINUTE 200 | SAMSUNG GalaxyS6 32GB | Bundle SMS 300 | Data Bundle 300 MB | 679 |
| MINUTE 350 | SAMSUNG GalaxyS6 32GB | Bundle SMS 500 | Data Bundle 500 MB | 749 |
| MINUTE 500 | SAMSUNG GalaxyS6 32GB | Bundle SMS 500 | Data Bundle 500 MB | 899 |
| MINUTE 1000 | SAMSUNG GalaxyS6 32GB | Bundle SMS 500 | Data Bundle 1 GB | 1349 |
| MINUTE 100 | SAMSUNG GalaxyS6 Edge 64GB | Bundle SMS 200 | Data Bundle 300 MB | 679 |
| MINUTE 200 | SAMSUNG GalaxyS6 Edge 64GB | Bundle SMS 300 | Data Bundle 300 MB | 779 |
| MINUTE 350 | SAMSUNG GalaxyS6 Edge 64GB | Bundle SMS 500 | Data Bundle 500 MB | 899 |
| MINUTE 500 | SAMSUNG GalaxyS6 Edge 64GB | Bundle SMS 500 | Data Bundle 500 MB | 1049 |
| MINUTE 1000 | SAMSUNG GalaxyS6 Edge 64GB | Bundle SMS 500 | Data Bundle 1 GB | 1499 |
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FOR MORE MEDIA INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Bridget Bhengu: Senior Manager – PR and Communications, MTN SA
Cell: 083 212 1964 / E-mail: Bhengu_b@mtn.co.za
Mamello Raborifi: PR Specialist, MTN SA
Cell: 083 214 5681 / E-mail: mamello_r@mtn.co.za
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