The 'Star White' color emerged as the most popular choice during the pre-order period for the iPhone Duo.
According to the telecommunications industry on October 23, the three major telecom companies are starting to activate the iPhone Duo for customers who pre-ordered the device. The most sought-after color during the pre-order phase was 'Star White.'
The favored storage options were 256 gigabytes (GB) and 512GB.
SK Telecom reported that 36% of pre-order customers were in their 30s, followed by 35% in their 40s and 13.9% in their 20s.
Additionally, the three telecom companies are officially launching sales of the iPhone Duo today.
To support this launch, various benefits have been prepared. To address potential damage, SK Telecom and KT are introducing dedicated phone care services for the iPhone Duo.
SK Telecom's insurance, called 'T iPhone Care,' offers coverage for a monthly fee of 17,000 won, with a maximum subscription period of 36 months. It includes unlimited battery replacements for performance degradation, an extended warranty period of three years, and 24-hour technical support.
KT is offering two services: 'Phone Care_iDuo' and 'Phone Change_iDuo.' Phone Care_iDuo covers loss, theft, and damage, including coverage for a second device. The out-of-pocket costs are 400,000 won for loss, 40,000 won for damage, and 120,000 won for refurbishment. Customers on plans over 100,000 won can receive a monthly discount of 4,500 won through KT Membership, bringing the monthly fee down to 10,500 won.
For Phone Change_iDuo, customers can subscribe for a monthly fee of 6,500 won and receive up to 50% of the original price as a guarantee when returning their device after two years.
LG Uplus is introducing a device exchange program for customers purchasing the iPhone Duo. The '70% Compensation Pass' allows customers to return their iPhone Duo after six months and switch to a new iPhone, receiving compensation points of up to 70% of the original price based on the condition of the device at the time of return. The monthly fee for this program is 18,000 won. Compensation points can be used to pay for installment plans on existing or newly purchased phones and for telecommunications service fees.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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