Samsung May Follow Apple by Launching Smartphone Leasing Program

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http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2015/09/Samsung-Galaxy-S6-Edge-Plus-250x316.jpgSamsung is planning to follow in Apple's footsteps by launching its own Galaxy smartphone leasing program in the U.S. over the coming months, according to Forbes (http://www.forbes.com/sites/aarontilley/2015/09/20/following-apples-lead-samsung-plans-its-own-phone-leasing-program-cutting-out-carriers/).The South Korean electronics giant is planning to launch a program for leasing its Galaxy phones in the U.S. market, similar to the one Apple an**unced just weeks ago, according to an industry executive with k**wledge of Samsung?s plans. Samsung may be launching this leasing program in the next several months, although that timeline may accelerate, the executive said.The report does **t offer any other details about Samsung's plans for the rumored smartphone leasing program, but the move would make sense as the wireless industry moves away from subsidized pricing and two-year contracts in favor of monthly installment plans and financing programs for payments.

Apple introduced the iPhone Upgrade Program (http://www.macrumors.com/how-to/purchase-iphone-6s-launch-day-store/) alongside the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus earlier this month, enabling customers to upgrade to a new iPhone every year with AppleCare+ warranty coverage included. Eligible customers who sign up for the program will have the full cost of their new iPhone broken down into 24 equal payments of around $30 to $45 per month depending on the model, plus a premium for AppleCare+.

After the first 12 monthly payments, the customer gains the option to trade in their iPhone for a new one and enter into a new 24 month installment plan to pay it off. The final cost of an entry-level 16GB iPhone 6s with AppleCare+ purchased through the iPhone Upgrade Program is $777.84, which is ultimately the same price as purchasing a 16GB iPhone 6s ($649) and AppleCare+ ($129) outright -- but with less due upfront.

AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile also offer their own carrier financing plans for iPhones and Galaxy smartphones, each breaking down the full price of the device into equal monthly payments.


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