It's been less than two weeks since Sprint launched Samsung's Galaxy S4 mini, and the carrier is already giving would-be customers the chance to buy the device for $0 in upfront payment (after a $50 mail-in rebate) on the two-year contract, instead of the usual $99.99. The offer will start on Black Friday and go on till December 2, and will be available both online and in Sprint's retail stores.
The Galaxy S4 mini sports a dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor, 1.5GB RAM, 4.3-inch qHD display, 8-megapixel camera, a 1,900mAh battery, Wi-Fi, HSPA+, NFC, and LTE connectivity, and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. On the software front, it carries many of the features as Samsung's flagship, and will be updated to Android 4.3 before the year is over.
Sprint Makes it Easy to Give Big this Holiday Season
Black Friday week offers include: Up to $100 instant device discount for eligible lines switched to Sprint from another carrier; $150 in savings on the purchase of LG G2; and Samsung Galaxy S 4 Mini available for free
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Nov. 20, 2013 – Sprint (NYSE:S) is kicking off Black Friday deals earlier than ever with an extended savings event, including big savings on some of its newest tri-band capable Android™ devices and the gift of Unlimited.
Save big and beat the Black Friday crowds! Beginning Friday, Nov. 22, customers who bring a line to Sprint from another carrier will get up to a $100 instant discount on the purchase of any phone with a new two-year service agreement. Customers who switch their number to Sprint and choose Sprint One Up to finance their smartphone with $0 down and 0 percent financing1 will receive a $100 Visa Prepaid Card. This offer is available through Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Sprint continues the savings with even deeper discounts on Black Friday weekend. Beginning Thursday, Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day, customers can visit www.sprint.com/holiday or call 1-800-SPRINT1 to purchase Samsung Galaxy S® 4 mini for FREE (after a $50 mail in rebate via reward card)2 – a $99.99 savings with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement. Customers who shop online or call on Thursday can also purchase LG G2 for $49.99 – a $150 savings with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement. These offers will continue through Monday, Dec. 2, in Sprint retail stores across the country, online and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1).
Savings that continue into 2014 and beyond
Customers who sign up for Sprint’s new Unlimited, My WaySM plan or My All-inSM plan are eligible for the Sprint Unlimited Guarantee3. The Sprint Unlimited Guarantee gives customers unlimited talk (calls to any wireline or mobile phone), text and data while on the Sprint 3G and 4G LTE networks for the life of the line of service. The new Unlimited, My Way rate plans start for as little as $80 per month (excludes taxes and surcharges). The Unlimited, My Way plan can offer customers a significant savings when compared to competitors’ metered data plans. For example, smartphone customers can save $30 per month vs. AT&T’s and Verizon’s comparable plans with only 4GB of data.4
Sprint One Up offers customers who finance their device an option to upgrade their smartphone more frequently. With Sprint One Up, participating smartphone customers get unlimited talk, text and data for an introductory rate of $65 per month – a $15 per month savings off their Unlimited, My Way standard rate plan and Sprint’s guarantee of unlimited talk, text and data for the life of the line of service1. Sprint One Up is also available for smartphones on the My All-in plan as well. Sprint One Up customers will save up to $45 per month vs. AT&T’s and Verizon’s comparable plans.4
About Sprint
Sprint (NYSE:S) offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint served more than 54 million customers at the end of the third quarter of 2013 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The American Customer Satisfaction Index rated Sprint as the most improved company in customer satisfaction, across all 47 industries, during the last five years. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint andwww.twitter.com/sprint.
1Requires installment agreement with no down payment, 24 monthly payments (final payment amount varies; balance not to exceed full purchase price), 0 percent APR on approved credit, & a qualifying wireless plan. If you cancel wireless service, remaining balance on device becomes due. Offer is for well-qualified buyers, subject to credit approval. Tax due at sale. Restrictions apply.
2The American Express Prepaid Reward Card (“Card”) provided in connection with this Rebate offer is a prepaid Card that is usable at U.S. merchants that accept American Express Card. Some limitations apply. The Card is not redeemable for cash (except where required by law) and does not provide ATM access. Use of Card constitutes acknowledgement that it is given as a reward and no consideration, value, or money has been paid by the holder to American Express in exchange for this Card. USE OF CARD IS SUBJECT TO THE CARDHOLDER AGREEMENT. SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE LAW, A $3.00 MONTHLY FEE WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST CARD BALANCE, STARTING SIX MONTHS AFTER CARD ISSUANCE, UNLESS FUNDS ARE EARLIER DEPLETED. For BALANCE, customer service and Cardholder Agreement, visitamericanexpress.com/sprint or call 866-608-3756. Card issued by American Express Prepaid Card Management Corporation.
3The guarantee will apply to customers as long as they remain on the plan, meet the terms and conditions of the plan and pay their bill in full and on time. Price and phone selection are subject to change. Other plans may receive prioritized bandwidth availability. Streaming video speeds may be limited to 1 Mbps.
4Sprint’s Unlimited, My Way plan featuring unlimited talk, text and data compared to AT&T Mobile Share with 4GB of data ($110) or Verizon Share Everything with 4GB of data ($110). Additional data plan options are available.