Recently, messages have circulated online and via messaging apps claiming that starting today, users can receive an additional 25% discount on their mobile phone bills as part of a presidential pledge.
According to industry sources on September 13, these messages present the existing 'selective contract discount' as if it were a new initiative. While the selective contract discount rate is indeed 25%, users who are already receiving this discount will not receive an additional 25% off.
The selective contract allows users to receive discounts on their mobile bills in exchange for not taking device subsidies when purchasing a phone. By applying for a one- or two-year selective contract without receiving subsidies, users can receive a 25% discount on their monthly mobile phone bills.
For example, if a user purchases a phone with a retail price of 1 million won on a monthly plan of 55,000 won, the selective contract discount would amount to 13,750 won per month, totaling a discount of 330,000 won over 24 months.
Individuals who have purchased new phones without subsidies, as well as those using self-purchased devices or phones bought abroad, may also qualify for the selective contract. Users who continue to use devices after their contracts have expired or those who buy used devices may also be eligible.
However, users of budget mobile services are not eligible for the 25% discount. This discount applies only to subscribers of the three major mobile carriers: SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus.
To check if their phone qualifies for the selective contract, users can enter their device's unique identification number (IMEI) into the '25% Discount Eligibility Check' service provided by Smart Choice. The IMEI can be found by dialing '*#06#' on the phone keypad or by checking the settings menu on a smartphone.
Applications can be made by visiting the stores of SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus, or through the respective carriers' phone lines and websites.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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