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Ahead of pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro series, the three mobile carriers unveiled their respective benefits on the 11th. Pre-orders start on the 12th, with the official launch scheduled for the 18th.
According to the telecom industry on the 11th, SK Telecom, KT, and LG U+ will begin accepting pre-order applications for the 'iPhone 18 Pro' and 'iPhone 18 Pro Max' starting at 9 p.m. on the 12th.
The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) is 1.991 million won for the iPhone 18 Pro and 2.2 million won for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, based on the 256GB model. Apple's first foldable smartphone, 'iPhone Duo', will begin pre-orders next month on the 16th and go on sale in Korea on the 23rd. The MSRP for the 256GB model is 3.29 million won.
SK Telecom will conduct pre-orders through its official online mall, 'T Direct Shop', until the 17th. Customers who purchase an iPhone 18 Pro series device and participate in a roulette event will receive usage vouchers worth up to 300,000 won, depending on storage capacity. The maximum benefit is 200,000 won for 256GB and 512GB models, and 300,000 won for 1TB and 2TB models. The 2TB model will be sold exclusively at T Direct Shop.
Customers who trade in their existing devices will receive up to 1.22 million won as compensation for an iPhone 17 Pro (256GB, Grade A). By utilizing 'Minpatt ALL Compensation' and 'Additional Compensation for Used Phones', customers can receive an additional maximum of 150,000 won.
Customers using Hyundai Card will be offered interest-free installment plans of up to 36 months and coupon benefits, depending on the card type and previous month's spending. Pre-order activation customers will receive exclusive T Membership benefits, and those who complete activation by October 18 will also receive usage vouchers for 'Google AI Plus' and 'TVING Ad-supported Standard'.
KT will operate a launch-day delivery service for pre-order customers through 'KT Direct Shop'. In addition to a 25% discount on contract plans, KT offers an exclusive monthly plan discount of 7% at the Direct Shop, providing up to a 32% total fee discount benefit.
For 1,000 customers who purchase new iPhone and Apple Watch models together and subscribe to a monthly plan of at least 90,000 won, an additional Apple Watch subsidy of 200,000 won will be provided. By using affiliated cards, customers can receive interest-free installments, cashback, and telecom fee discounts; combined benefits total up to approximately 1.44 million won.
Customers who enroll in the used phone program for 5,000 won per month are guaranteed up to 50% of the device's MSRP upon returning the device after 24 months. Through '365 Phone Care' and 'Phone Change i18', coverage for loss, theft, and damage, as well as device replacement benefits, are also provided. Pre-order customers will receive a 200GB usage voucher for 'iCloud Plus'.
LG U+ will provide pre-order customers at the 'U+ Official Online Store' with a device discount coupon worth up to 200,000 won usable upon activation. The carrier also operates 'Morning Delivery', allowing online pre-order customers to receive their products on the morning of the launch day.
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