As some of you already know, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ pre-order has started yesterday and our local telcos were quick to announce their pre-order plans for the flagships as well. If you're having trouble on which package to get, we got it covered for you and here is the comparison pre-order plans between Celcom, Digi, Maxis and U Mobile.
Celcom
Celcom Postpaid plan
First and foremost, Celcom is offering the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB with all three colours (Lilac Purple, Midnight Black and Coral Blue). However, do keep in mind that you can't go beyond 64GB if you only want the Galaxy S9 since that's the original plan after all, as well as the Galaxy S9+ 256GB model is only available in Midnight Black. Of course, you also get a free Harman Kardon Oynx Mini speaker upon purchasing, which starts from RM1788 for FIRST Platinum Plus, with a subscription fee for RM188/month. The highest one is getting the Galaxy S9+ 256GB model at RM3398 with a subscription fee for RM98/month for FIRST Gold Plus.
Celcom Easyphone plan
If you're on a tight budget, Celcom Easyphone is also on board with the flagship pre-order and you get it as low as RM95/month (FIRST Platinum Plus) without having to pay the monthly subscription fee. But like all telco contracts, you will be bound to 24 months once you sign up for it.
As usual, Celcom postpaid plan offers you a lot of free Internet data, as it can go up to 100GB (weekday and weekend combined), unlimited calls to all networks and SMS, unlimited Whatsapp and WeChat, as well as Video and Music Walla. To find out more about the plans, check out their pre-order page here and their Easyphone details here.
Digi
Next, you will also receive a free speaker upon signing up for either one of the three Digi postpaid plans which are Digi 80 with GBoost, Digi 110 and Digi 110 with GBoost. If you've never heard of GBoost, it's basically a new add-on feature that allows you to combine your weekday and weekend Internet data at the cost of just RM10. And although Digi does have a more affordable option than Celcom, which is paying RM90/month from Digi 80 with GBoost, the starting price of the Galaxy S9 is RM2269 and for some reason, the only colour available for that model is Midnight Black. For the Galaxy S9+, it starts from RM2859 in all three colours but only with the 128GB model.
The Digi Postpaid plans
Digi postpaid plans also offer unlimited calls to all networks, GBoost (only the postpaid plans with that name), Free Roaming and IDD (only Digi 110) and up to 60GB Internet data. You can head over to their official pre-order page here to find out more.
Maxis
Similarly to Digi, Maxis also only have the 64GB and 128GB model for the new Samsung flagships, but at least they have all three colours available (and the free speaker). Is it available on Maxis Zerolution program? Yes, it is! So there's no cash upfront payment for that program and you will have to pay RM97/month for 24 months based on the contract. If you're still in the middle of your contract and want to switch your current phone, you gotta pay up RM44/month for the upgrade fee.
The Zerolution plans for Galaxy S9 (top) and Galaxy S9+ (bottom)
Alternatively, you can opt for the postpaid plans and get it as low as RM2099 which will be from the MaxisONE Plan 188. MaxisONE Plan 128 and 158 is available too and if you're going for this, you will need to prepare an upfront payment of RM954 (MaxisONE 188), RM834 (MaxisONE 158) and RM516 (MaxisONE 128) respectively. But hey, if you've been a good boy or girl, your upfront payment can be waived. How do you know if you're eligible? You can check by using your MaxisID and login to the online store.
The postpaid plans for Galaxy S9 (top) and Galaxy S9+ (bottom)
MaxisONE Plan offers an All-Day Internet data up to 60GB (it combines both weekday and weekend), unlimited calls and texts to all networks and up to 4 Shared Lines. You can also check out the nearest Maxis store location at their Zerolution or pre-order page here.
U Mobile
Lastly, U Mobile's Ultimate Device plans are as affordable and you can get it as low as RM1819 but will only come in Midnight Black and Coral Blue, as well as 64GB and 128GB model only. Subscription fee starts from RM60/month up to RM130/month and you will get plenty of Internet data. If you're familiar with U Mobile, they offer unlimited Music-Onz, App-Onz, Video-Onz, Roaming-Onz of 8GB, unlimited Waze and up to 10GB of Internet data.
The Ultimate Device plans
Like Maxis, you will have to fork out an advance upfront payment of RM360 (UD60), RM600 (UD90) or RM960 (UD130), but that can waive off as well if you purchase the Galaxy S9 or S9+ with your credit card or if you're already an auto-debit subscriber. Oh, also, you will get a complimentary free mini speaker.
For more information about their pre-order, check it out right here.
So these are the four telco pre-order plans, do keep in mind that the pre-order will end on 4 March 2018 and those who pre-order it during the period will likely have their new flagship delivered by 9 March 2018. Are you getting one today? Stay tuned for more local tech news at TechNave.com.
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