Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) today is simultaneously releasing its first batch of iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c in all Smart Stores across the country.
Approved applicants who registered online during the sign-up period may also get their units at their chosen pick-up points – whether at the Eastwood Mall Open Park in Quezon City or at the Jump Experience Center in SM City Cebu and SM Lanang Premier, Davao.
Aside from its most number of iPhone distribution channels yet on Day 1 of its launch, Smart is also offering the widest range of postpaid plans and offers that can be paired with the iPhone 5s or the iPhone 5c.
Apple says the iPhone 5s, the most forward-thinking iPhone yet, features an all-new A7 chip, making iPhone 5s the world’s first smartphone with 64-bit desktop-class architecture.
The iPhone 5s (16GB, 32GB, 64GB) and iPhone 5c (16GB, 32GB) are available on Smart Postpaid’s Freedom Plan, All-In Plans 500, 800, 1200, 1800 and 2500; iPhone Plans 999 and 2499; UnliData Plans 1500, 2000 and 3000; and Smart Infinity Plans 3500, 5000 and 8000.
“We offer a wide range of plans that fit your usage habits, which also come with easy and flexible cash-out options,” said Kathy Carag, head of Smart’s postpaid business group.
For instance, subscribers can get the iPhone 5c (16 GB) for only P1,499 a month with the iPhone Plan 999 (P999 monthly service fee plus P500 device amortization via credit card). iPhone Plan 999 already comes with 40 free all-net call minutes, 100 free all-net SMS and unlimited LTE connection.
Plastic has allowed Apple to offer iPhones in a greater variety of colors than ever before. Image Credit: Apple
Exclusive Offers
Smart also unveiled iPhone packages that it will be offering for the first time.
Subscribers who will be availing of the iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c on Freedom Plan (Smart postpaid plan offering with no lock-out period and fixed monthly fees), will get free 250mb of data worth P300 every month for the entire first year of subscription.
Premium offers also await Smart Infinity members. The iPhone 5s (16GB) for example is offered at Plan 5000 with bonus 2 VIP tickets to the Philippine staging of the hit musical Wicked or PhP14,000 worth of Rustan’s gift certificates. Plan 8000 subscribers meanwhile get both the iPhone 5s (32GB) and iPhone 5C (16GB).
For SMART Infinity Enterprise Plan 5000, subscribers have their choice of iPhone model and memory capacity, along with unlimited calls to all networks, unlimited SMS to all networks, and unlimited data. Enterprise Plan 8000 gives subscribers all the features of Plan 5000, plus the added feature of IDD and International SMS to all countries and all networks. On top of these premium offers, only Smart Infinity offers VIP network access, customizable mobile numbers, 24/7 International Concierge Service and a dedicated Infinity Management Officer.
iPhone upgrade for loyal subscribers
Smart subscribers who wish to upgrade to the new iPhone offers but are currently within an active contract may choose to wipeout their existing contract for a discounted fee, without the need to surrender their existing device. Up to 75% can be deducted from the applicable fee.
Qualified subscribers who will avail of the Wipe Out program will also receive free one-year device insurance with Smart Gadget Shield which covers loss, theft and accidental damage. They are also entitled to discounts on iPhone accessories from partner establishments. To check if your current Smart Postpaid account is qualified for Wipeout, text WIPEOUT to 2928. For more details on the WipeOut Program, go to www.smart.com.ph/wipeout.
Select Smart stores also offer device trade-in deals where subscribers can swap their old phones with iPhone vouchers. This offer is available at the Smart Store in Rockwell, Robinsons Magnolia, SM North EDSA, Festival Mall and Jump Megamall.
Globe also recently launched the iPhone 5s and 5c under its suite of first-ever fully-customizable iPhone postpaid plans, including an exclusive upgrade program dubbed as Globe iPhone Forever that allows new and existing subscribers to swap their current devices with an iPhone 5s or iPhone 5c, allowing them to get a new iPhone every year for free or with minimal cashout.
For as low as Plan 1599 under the iPhone Forever suite of plans, subscribers can get the iPhone 5c 16GB for free over a 24-month contract period. Globe subscribers also get one-month free subscription to Globe Gadget Care and free access to Facebook mobile until January 2014. Subscribers who will avail of the newest iPhone devices on launch day are also eligible to avail of a free 1-year subscription to GCASH Virtual Pay and get up to 50% off on iPhone accessories.
