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04 May 2017

Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ now available at Telkom

Telkom today announced its packages for the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+. The devices are available on FreeMe packages.

Customers who purchase one of these smartphones from Telkom will benefit from advanced performance and security features, coupled with Telkom’s ground-breaking data-first FreeMe packages and powerful network.

"We're committed to bringing the best technology with unbeatable value and convenience to consumers," said Attila Vitai, CEO for consumer and small business at Telkom Group.

Both new and existing Telkom Mobile and Telkom Business subscribers are able to access these packages, which are available on prepaid, hybrid and post-paid.

The following deals are available for the Samsung Galaxy S8:

Package Description Price
FreeMe 1GB Samsung Galaxy S8 64GB + Samsung Wireless Charger + Free SIM & Connection on FreeMe 1GB @ R629 x 24 Months R629
FreeMe 2GB Samsung Galaxy S8 64GB + Samsung Wireless Charger + Free SIM & Connection on FreeMe 2GB @ R679 x 24 Months R679
FreeMe 5GB Samsung Galaxy S8 64GB + Samsung Wireless Charger + Free SIM & Connection on FreeMe 5GB @ R829 x 24 Months R829
FreeMe 10GB Samsung Galaxy S8 64GB + Samsung Wireless Charger + Free SIM & Connection on FreeMe 10GB @ R929 x 24 Months R929
FreeMe 20GB Samsung Galaxy S8 64GB + Samsung Wireless Charger + Free SIM & Connection on FreeMe 20GB @ R1199 x 24 Months R1199
FreeMe Unlimited Samsung Galaxy S8 64GB + Samsung Wireless Charger + Free SIM & Connection on FreeMe Unlimited @ R1599 x 24 Months R1599

For the Samsung Galaxy S8+, these deals are available:

Package Description Price
FreeMe 1GB Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus 64GB + Samsung Wireless Charger + Free SIM & Connection on FreeMe 1GB @ R699 x 24 Months R699
FreeMe 2GB Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus 64GB + Samsung Wireless Charger + Free SIM & Connection on FreeMe 2GB @ R749 x 24 Months R749
FreeMe 5GB Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus 64GB + Samsung Wireless Charger + Free SIM & Connection on FreeMe 5GB @ R899 x 24 Months R899
FreeMe 10GB Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus 64GB + Samsung Wireless Charger + Free SIM & Connection on FreeMe 10GB @ R999 x 24 Months R999
FreeMe 20GB Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus 64GB + Samsung Wireless Charger + Free SIM & Connection on FreeMe 20GB @ R1299 x 24 Months R1299
FreeMe Unlimited Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus 64GB + Samsung Wireless Charger + Free SIM & Connection on FreeMe Unlimited @ R1699 x 24 Months R1699

For further enquiries, please contact:

Pynee Chetty
Senior Specialist: Media Relations
Group Communication
Tel:+27 12 642 1716
Mobile: +27 81 389 7874
Email: chettpr2@telkom.co.za

 OR

Leigh-Ann Francis
Specialist: Media Relations
Group Communication
Tel: +27 12 642 1728
Mobile: +27 81 391 4780
Email: francilm@telkom.co.za

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  • fixed-line retail voice services using PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) lines, including ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) lines, and the sale of subscription based value-added voice services and calling plans;
  • fixed-line customer premises equipment rental and sales services both voice and data needs and these include PABX, Computers, Routers, Modems, Telephone handsets and other ancillary equipment;
  • interconnection services, including terminating and transiting traffic from South African mobile operators, as well as from international operators and transiting traffic from mobile to international destinations;
  • fixed-line data services, including domestic and international data transmission services, such as point-to-point leased lines, ADSL (Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line) services, packet-based services, managed data networking services and internet access and related information technology services;
  • Data Centre Operations includes e-commerce, application service provider, hosting, data storage, e-mail and security services;
  • W-CDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), a 3G next generation network, including fixed voice services, data services and nomadic voice services;
  • mobile communication services, including voice services, data services and handset sales through our mobile brand called Telkom Mobile;
  • information and communication services including cloud services, infrastructure services, workspace services, global service integration management and hardware and network equipment sales locally, in seven African countries, the UK and Dubai through Business Connextion Group; and
  • other services including directory services, through Trudon (Pty) Ltd, wireless data services, through Swiftnet (Pty) Ltd.
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