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Tuesday 8 April 2014

When, where, and how to buy the Galaxy S5




A guide for everything you need to know about picking up Samsung’s latest flagship device.
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Samsung's latest flagship smartphone includes a faster processor, bigger display, and an improved camera. The company took it a step further with the Galaxy S5. Not only is the device dust and water resistant, but it's also equipped with both a fingerprint scanner and a heart rate sensor.
The Galaxy S5 is slated to be one of the top selling smartphones of the year. Here's everything you need to know about getting your hands on one as soon as possible.

When can I get one?

The Galaxy S5 will go on sale around the globe on Friday, April 11.

Where can I get one?

Samsung's flagship smartphone is available for preorder from all major US carriers, select regional carriers, and retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and RadioShack, with some even offering discounts for early adopters.
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Carriers

Verizon

The nation's largest carrier will be offering the Galaxy S5 in-store and online for $249 when signing a new two-year agreement. To sweeten the deal, Verizon is throwing in a $50 mail-in rebate debit card, ultimately reducing the price to $199.
The company is also extending its "buy one, get one free" campaign for the Galaxy S5. Customers can get a second S5, a Samsung Ativ SE, or an HTC One M8 for free with a new two-year agreement.
Verizon Edge customers can pick up the S5 for $25.22 per month for 24 months. Alternatively, the device can also be purchased outright for $599. Head to Verizon's Web site to preorder the device now.

AT&T

AT&T customers can get the Galaxy S5 in-store or online for $199 with a new two-year agreement. If you are part of the company's AT&T Next 18, or Next 12 program you can get the device for $25 per month or $32.50 a month, respectively. The device can also be had for $649.99 without a contract. Preorders are now live on AT&T's Web site.

Sprint

Sprint is offering the device for $199 after $50 mail-in rebate card and a new two-year agreement. Subscribers to one of the carrier's "Framily" plan can get the Galaxy S5 for $0 down, with payments of $27.09 per month for 23 months and a last month payment of $26.92. Sprint is also offering a free Galaxy Tab 3 tablet to new Framily plan customers. The phone can be purchased outright from the carrier for $649. Visit Sprint's Web site to preorder the Galaxy S5.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile is also offering the Galaxy S5 for $0 down and monthly payments of $27.50 for 24 months. The phone can be bought outright from the carrier for $660. The Galaxy S5 can be preordered now from T-Mobile's Web site.

U.S. Cellular

The Galaxy S5 can be picked up from U.S. Cellular for $199.99 with a new two-year agreement. The carrier is also throwing in a $50 Google Play promotional code for anyone who preorders the device online.

C-Spire

C-Spire customers will have to wait a few weeks to get their hands on the Galaxy S5. The carrier recently announced that it will offer the device in May. No pricing information has been announced.
MetroPCS, Virgin Mobile, and Boost Mobile have also confirmed plans to offer the Galaxy S5, however no pricing or release information has been announced.
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Retailers

Best Buy

Best Buy is offering the Galaxy S5 from Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint for $199 with a new two-year agreement, while a MetroPCS model can be had for $649. The company is also offering a $10 Best Buy gift card to customers who preorder the device.

Amazon

Amazon appears to have the lowest prices. The retailer has AT&T and Sprint models of the Galaxy S5 for preorder for $189 with a new two-year agreement. New Verizon customers can pick up the phone for $99 on contract, while those upgrading from an existing device can get it for $149 with a new two-year agreement.

RadioShack

You can save $50 on the Galaxy S5 if you preorder it in RadioShack stores. The offer is good for Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint models.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.

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