With preorders for Apple's new iPhone 17 series starting on the 12th, mobile carriers rolled out a variety of benefits to attract customers. The official release date is the 19th.
SK Telecom is offering iCloud+ 200GB (4,400 won per month) free for three months to preorder customers and will give away AirPods Max, a package of genuine Apple accessories, Apple Pay Tmoney top-up coupons, and travel support worth 2 million won through a drawing for customers who activate by the end of October. In addition, through the "T Instant Rebate" program, customers who purchase the new iPhone can receive up to 70% back, and if they return their existing device two years after subscribing to the plan, they will also receive OK Cashbag points worth up to 20%.
Customers who complete a preorder application at T Direct Shop will receive same-day delivery service, and subscribers to OTT and YouTube Premium plans will also get the "T iPhone Care" service.
KT, through its "Early Rebate Program," reimburses 50% of the sticker price immediately upon iPhone activation and also offers a benefit to switch to a new device when returning the handset after 24 months. In addition, at KT.com, the first 1,000 iPhone Air preorder customers will receive a storage upgrade benefit, and the company operates a guaranteed service to receive the new device on the release date. The "365 Phone Care" service is also available, offering monthly coverage for iPhone loss or damage and for a second device.
LG Uplus, through its "70% Rebate Pass" program, will reimburse up to 70% of the sticker price when the device is returned after purchasing an iPhone 17. If customers on a plan of 105,000 won or more select the "Apple Device Pack" benefit, the full 24-month installment for AirPods 4 will be discounted. In addition, customers who trade in their existing phone and purchase an iPhone 17 will receive a 150,000-won Shinsegae gift certificate, and the first 3,000 customers on a plan of 85,000 won or more will receive an additional 50,000-won Shinsegae gift certificate. The first 1,500 customers who purchase an iPhone Air at Uplus.com will receive a storage upgrade benefit, and there will also be a giveaway event for accessories through a drawing. Preorder customers can receive their device on the first day of release through "morning delivery."
In Korea, starting prices for the iPhone 17 series are 1.29 million won for iPhone 17, 1.59 million won for iPhone Air, 1.79 million won for iPhone Pro, and 1.99 million won for iPhone Pro Max.