O2 announces Samsung Galaxy S24 range with network-first 48-month contract option

• PRICE: O2 customers can now pre-order the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 devices on a range of flexible, interest-free contracts from three to 48 months* so they can choose a plan that best suits them. 
• O2 PERKS: All customers can benefit from inclusive EU Roaming at no extra cost, up to 25GB, as well as Priority from O2 which offers exclusive rewards, VIP experiences and pre-sale ticket access to the hottest gigs in town. 
• UNLOCK DOUBLE DATA: O2 customers who already have, or choose to add, Virgin Media broadband services, can get their new smartphone with a double data boost and inclusive roaming in 75 international destinations – all at no extra cost. 
• Check out the new range: Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra now at O2. Compare Phone & iPhone Contracts (o2.co.uk) 

The brand-new Samsung Galaxy S24 range is now available from O2 on a Custom Plan or Plus Plan, offering complete flexibility so customers can select how much they pay upfront and a contract length that works best for them.  

With more than 30% of UK consumers having owned their smartphone for more than three years¹ – an increase of more than a fifth year on year – O2 is offering a network-first handset contract length of 48-months on the new Samsung S24 range until 6th March 2024, helping customers to extend the lifespan of their device and benefit from a more affordable monthly price should they wish to.  

On a 48-month Custom Plan O2 customers wanting the new Samsung Galaxy S24 256GB handset could enjoy it with 30GB of data from just £45.82 a month or could get the new Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus with 30GB data from £50.19 a month. With O2’s flexible tariffs, customers have the option to flex their data allowance up or down every month to suit their needs, so their mobile plan always works for them and their budget.  

Christian Hindennach, Chief Commercial Officer at Virgin Media O2 said: “We know how excited our customers will be to get their hands on the new Samsung Galaxy S24 range, so we’re adding to the perks available from O2 by offering the option of an interest-free 48-month contract to help make their monthly repayments a little more manageable. From inclusive EU roaming at no extra cost, to exclusive perks and rewards with Priority from O2, and now even more flexibility to make their mobile plan work for them, we’re always looking to give our customers more value for their money.” 

Kester Mann, Director of Consumer and Connectivity at CCS Insight said: “O2’s new 48-month contracts will be welcomed by the growing number of customers seeking longer-term deals due to the ongoing squeeze on household budgets. Recent research from CCS Insight shows accelerating demand for mobile plans beyond the traditional two-year timeframe as financial constraints push people to take out more flexible deals spread over a longer period.” 

Those who purchase a device from the new Samsung S24 range on a Custom Plan can enjoy additional benefits at no extra cost, including: 

• Flexibility: Customers can flex their data allowance up or down every month to suit their needs from a family of tariffs. 
• EU Roaming: O2 is the only major UK network to offer inclusive EU roaming as standard including texts, calls and up to 25GB data for no extra while they’re away. 

• O2 Extras: Customers can enjoy up to six months of access to Disney+, Prime and Apple Music courtesy of O2. 

Customers who opt for a Plus Plan* can save up to £269 per contract and can benefit from the following for just £3.99 more per month than the Custom Plan price: 

• O2 Switch Up: Those wanting to keep up with the latest devices or after the freedom to upgrade mid-contract can do so with O2 Switch Up at no extra cost. The perk allows customers to switch their handset for any new phone of their choice, whether brand new or from O2’s Like New range, every 90 days* regardless of their contract length (as long as the mobile phone is in good condition and meets Switch Up requirements). 
• O2 Travel Inclusive Zone: O2 customers with a Plus Plan can roam-on in 75 countries, including 49 EU countries and USA, Mexico, Canada and Australia, up to 25GB. 
• O2 Extras: Customers can benefit from access for up to six months to Disney+, Prime and Apple Music courtesy of O2. 
• A three-year warranty: If the device develops a fault through normal use during the warranty period, O2 will replace it or refund the customer for free. All parts and labour are included.

Customers who purchase a device from the new Samsung Galaxy S24 range can bag themselves a new phone alongside a host of extra benefits and perks from O2 at the prices listed below and those who pre-order can also access added Samsung offers for no extra cost including:  

• A Galaxy Watch6, worth £289 RRP* (available for those who pre-order between 17th January to the 25th January). 
• A storage upgrade to the nearest tier (available for those who pre-order between 17th January to the 30th January). 

O2 customers that pre-order the Samsung S24 range can also claim:  

• 30% off Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Graphite* (available for those who pre-order between 17th January to the 30th January).

Priority from O2 

Virgin Media and O2 customers can enjoy access to Priority, which according to price comparison website, Uswitch, offers members average savings of up to £700 each year. Customers can also get access to exclusive rewards, unique experiences and daily treats, as well as 48-hour early access to thousands of nationwide gigs and events, through Priority Tickets.  

Double data with Volt 

Households with Virgin Media broadband services and at least one eligible O2 mobile plan can unlock double mobile data and a broadband speed boost to the next available tier at no extra cost simply by being a customer of both Virgin Media and O2.  

Volt customers simply need to sign into their Virgin Media and O2 accounts and activate their Volt benefits to enjoy: 

• A broadband speed boost to the next available tier i.e. if a customer signed up to M250 package they’d get a boost to M350 at no extra cost. 
• The UK’s market-leading WiFi guarantee which offers minimum download speeds of 30Mbps in every room or £100 credit back. 
• Double mobile data on all eligible O2 mobile plans in the household i.e. if a customer has 10GB as part of their mobile plan, they’ll get a boost to 20GB data for no extra cost. 
• Access to inclusive data roaming in 75 destinations including America and Australia and 49 European countries as standard. 

With all O2 Custom Plan and Plus Plan contracts, including the new 48-month option, customers can choose to pay off the cost of their device over the course of their contact or can pay it off early should they wish to, ensuring they have complete flexibility and control.  

ENDS 

Notes to Editor 

• O2 Plus Plans cost £3.99 more per month than the equivalent Custom Plan price. As part of this, customers can benefit from Switch Up, O2 Travel Inclusive Zone and a three-year warranty. 
• Plus Plans worth up to £269 terms: Total figure based on comparison of inclusive Plus Plan benefits vs standard cost if added to a Custom Plan, consisting of: (i) O2 Travel Inclusive Zone bolt-on (average cost £2pm – calculated over 36 months), (ii) O2 Switch Up (usual cost £3.99pm – calculated over 36 months), (iii) an additional Extra (usual cost up to £7.99pm – calculated for Disney+ over 3 months), & (iv) Apple Music (usual cost £9.99pm – calculated over 3 months). Value of other inclusive Plus Plan benefits not included in total figure.  
• O2 Extras: Eligible customers can pick their Extra when they place their order or can choose it in ‘My O2’ within 28 days of ordering their new phone. 
• *Samsung Galaxy S24 devices on a range of flexible contracts from three to 48 months available before 6th March 2024 
• *Galaxy Watch6, customers can redeem the watch through Samsung’s website.  
• Samsung gift with purchase T’s & C’s is available here: LINK 
• Switch Up: Through O2 Switch Up, the phone being swapped will be checked to ensure it meets the required condition criteria and a new handset and the customer’s Plus Plan will be activated to complete the switch, with no need for customers to pay off the remainder of their previous plan. The handset that is traded in will be refurbished and resold as a ‘Like New’ device for somebody else to enjoy, helping to avoid e-waste and increase O2’s ‘Like New’ offering.