DJ Koh, President of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics, shows the new the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge during the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2016 event, on the eve of this week’s Mobile World Congress wireless show, in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Manu Fernadez)
On the heels of Samsung’s big reveal of its new Galaxy S7 and S7 edge flagship smartphones yesterday, U.S. carriers are rushing to make the devices available.
Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint have all announced they will open preorders for the phones starting tomorrow, but T-Mobile is taking an extra step to sweeten the pot.
AT&T said customers will be able to snag the 32 GB Galaxy S7 for $23.17 per month on its Next 24 installment plan, or the Galaxy S7 edge for $26.50 per month on the same. AT&T said both devices will be available in Black Onyx and Gold Platinum, while the S7 edge will also be available in Silver Titanium.
AT&T said it will also offer the Samsung Gear S2 Classic smartwatch starting at $17.50 per month on its installment plan.
Sprint said it, too, will offer the devices through installment billing at a rate of $27.09 per month for 24 months for the Galaxy S7 and $31.25 for 24 months for the S7 edge. Customers who order either device can also get a second S7 for $13.54 per month for 24 months or S7 edge for $15.62 per month for t24 months, Sprint said. Customers will own their devices once payments are complete.
Sprint will now also offer the Galaxy devices through its new Galaxy Forever lease program, which will allow customers to upgrade their device after 12 monthly lease payments. The S7 will be available for $25.99 per month for 24 months, with a second device available for $12.99 per month for 24 months. The S7 edge will be offered for $30.50 per month for 24 months, with a second device available for $15.25 per month for 24 months.
T-Mobile is also offering the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge on through both installment and lease plans. The Galaxy S7 will be available in Black Onyx and Gold Platinum for just under $28 for 24 months on an installment plan or $0 down and $28 per month through the Un-carrier’s JUMP! On Demand lease program. The S7 edge will be available in Black Onyx, Silver Titanium and Gold Platinum for $32.50 per month for 24 months on an installment plan or $0 upfront and $32.50 per month on JUMP! On Demand.
To sweeten the deal, T-Mobile also said it will give customers who preorder the S7 or S7 edge a free Samsung VR headset, a 6-game Oculus bundle and a free year of Netflix.
Verizon will offer the S7 for $28 per month for 24 months or $672 retail and the S7 edge for $33 per month for 24 months or $792 retail, the carrier said Monday.
Following the preorder period, AT&T, Verizon and Sprint said the device will become available in stores on March 11.
U.S Cellular also said Monday it will offer the devices both on installment pricing or with two-year contract. The S7 will be available for $28 per month for 24 months or $199 with a two-year contract, while the S7 edge will be offered at $32.50 per month for 24 months or $299 with a two-year agreement. Like T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular said it will offer the devices alongside a free Samsung Gear VR headset and 6-game bundle.
AT&T prepaid brand Cricket Wireless has also announced its intent to carry the device, and said details about pricing and availability will be announced soon.
Announced Sunday ahead of the start of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the new 5.1-inch Galaxy S7 and 5.7-inch S7 edge both feature an always-on Super AMOLED display that allows users to view basic information like time and notifications without touching or waking the screen. Both devices come with 32 GB of memory, a microDS slot that allows for 200 GB of memory expansion, upgraded cameras for better low-light photos, improved wireless charging and a water and dust resistant degisn. The S7 comes with a 3,000 mAh battery while the S7 edge comes with a 3,600 mAh battery.
This article has been updated to include Verizon’s pricing details and offers from U.S. Cellular.
