• PLAN: O2 customers can now pre-order the devices on a contract from three to 48-months so their plan best suits them and get their hands on the Galaxy Buds3 Pro for only £20 (RRP £219).
  • O2 RECYCLE DEAL: Those who trade in their phone get up to £300 when they buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 and trade in their old Samsung handset.
  • O2 PERKS: O2 is the only major network to offer inclusive EU Roaming up to 25GB as standard for no extra cost, as well as access to 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.

From today both the Galaxy Z Flip6 and Galaxy Z Fold6 are available to pre-order on O2. Customers can choose from either a Classic, Plus or Ultimate Plan, offering complete flexibility including the freedom to select how much they pay upfront and the duration of their contract (up to 48 months).  

Customers who trade in a pre-loved Samsung handset can get up to £300 to keep or put towards their new mobile contract. Those looking to give their old or unwanted tech a new life can send them to O2 Recycle for free where the device will be repaired, refurbished and resold, or recycled – with zero parts going to landfill – offer ends 7th August 2024.  

Samsung model  Data allowance  Price (p/m)  Upfront fee (£)  What’s included in the Plus Plan 
Galaxy Z Flip6    

30GB 

£51.22   

£30 

Switch Up 

Inclusive O2 Travel Inclusive Zone as standard 

A three-year warranty 

Exclusive access to Priority 

A six-month subscription to an O2 Extra 

48-month contract 

 

Galaxy Z Fold6  £66.84 

Both handsets are powered by Galaxy AI which will help the user save time and effort across plenty of day-to-day tasks, including Note Assist, Auto Zoom and Circle to Search with Google to name a few.   

Plans available include:  

Ultimate Plan – Available for an additional £21 per month compared to the Plus Plan, (in addition to airtime and handset cost), the Plan includes a collection of great value features: 

  • O2 Insure – Ultimate Cover: A new level of insurance offering O2’s most comprehensive cover yet, including a 3-Year Warranty and unlimited claims against theft, loss, accidental damage and breakdown. Customers can also benefit from same-day delivery of a replacement device if the claim is successful before 12 noon, available Monday – Friday. 
  • O2 Switch Up: Perfect for customers who like to keep up with the latest handset, O2 Switch Up enables customers to swap their current phone for any of the latest and greatest, or one of O2’s Like New mobiles, every 90 days.  
  • Extras from O2: Customers can unlock even more value with an O2 Extra included for the lifetime of their Ultimate Plan – choosing from memberships such as Disney+ Premium Plan, Amazon Prime and Cafeyn. 
  • McAfee Security: This includes antivirus, safe browsing, identity protection and a VPN perfect for holidaymakers to watch British TV abroad, usually £4.99 per month.   
  • O2 Travel Inclusive Zone Ultimate​: Ideal for globe trotters, customers can roam freely in more countries than ever before (123 countries worldwide), including the USA, Mexico, Thailand, Turkey and Dubai. 
  • Priority from O2: For those that love getting more for their money, O2 customers can enjoy daily treats, experiences and early access to the most sought-after tickets in entertainment, with exclusive benefits worth nearly £500 a year according to Uswitch. 
  • Flexibility: O2 Pay Monthly customers can flex their plan to suit their needs by changing the amount of data they have and their contract length once a month (at no extra cost) via the My O2 app.

Plus Plan* – available for an additional £3.99 per month compared to a Custom Plan, customers can save up to £269 per contract due to the additional benefits and can enjoy: 

  • 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.

Custom Plan – Available as standard for Galaxy Z Flip6 and offers customers 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. 

Priority from O2 

Virgin Media broadband and O2 customers can enjoy access to Priority, which according to price comparison website, Uswitch, offers members average savings of up to £500 each year. Through Priority, members can 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. 

ENDS 

Notes to Editor 

Price rise: 

Monthly airtime price will increase each April from April 2025 by RPI +3.9% 

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