Samsung S21 Range Network Roundup

Samsung held their first big event of 2021 today in their Unpacked show and announced three new phones as well as a tracking device and a new pair of Pro earbuds.

Of course as with every big tech event, not long after the embargo lifts all the networks email out their offers and availability, and to save posting five different ones, each network’s release can be found below.

All the pricing and ways to order can be found at each networks own site and pre-orders are open right now should you want to get your own S21 device.

Three UK is excited to announce that it will be adding the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G and S21 Ultra 5G to its range and will be available in all colours on the UK’s Most Popular Network*. The devices will be available to pre-order from Three.co.uk from 4pm today, with 6 months half price and no upfront cost, and will be on sale from 29 January.

Three customers will also be able to claim two free gifts with purchase** –  Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and SmartTag with the S21 Ultra 5G, and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and SmartTag with the S21 5G and S21+ 5G.

Three UK continues the rollout of its 5G network which is now available to customers in 154 towns and cities, being serviced by over 800 sites across the UK. Customers using Three’s 5G service will benefit from the UK’s fastest 5G network with median download speeds in excess of 200Mbps in Q3, according to Ookla***.

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G and S21 Ultra 5G now available on EE’s award-winning network with exclusive new Gaming Unleashed bundle featuring Xbox Game Pass

• Customers who pre-order either the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G or S21 Ultra 5G from EE before 29^th January will be eligible to redeem a free pair of Galaxy Buds Pro or Buds Live, plus a SmartTag tracker
• Customers who take out one of the new Samsung Galaxy smartphones on a Smart Plan will also receive free access to EE’s exclusive Gaming Unleashed bundle which includes 12 months access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with Cloud Gaming (beta) and a Razer Kishi controller – worth £218 – on the UK’s no.1 network for gaming
• Customers who trade-in an eligible Samsung phone can save up to £350 on one of the Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones

14^th January 2020, London: EE today announced that Samsung’s latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G, and S21 Ultra 5G are available to pre-order via EE tele-sales and on ee.co.uk.

Those who purchase one of the new Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones on an EE Smart Plan will be the first to receive the brand-new Gaming Unleashed bundle, allowing them to enjoy over 100 Xbox games on the go with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and a Razer Kishi controller on the UK’s No. 1 network for gaming.

All three devices feature Samsung’s next-generation triple camera with 8K video technology and amazing battery life, as well as the most powerful Galaxy processor yet – meaning users can enjoy the very best mobile experiences on EE’s super-fast 5G network.

Customers who pre-order the Galaxy S21 5G or S21+ 5G will also be eligible to redeem a free pair Galaxy Buds Live, while customers who opt for the S21 Ultra 5G can claim a pair of Galaxy Buds Pro. All customers purchasing a device from the new range of Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones will also receive a free SmartTag tracker.

The new Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Buds Live offer a completely immersive pro-grade sound and the new Samsung Galaxy SmartTag enables users to keep track of their belongings from the palm of their hand, via their smartphone.

Exclusive Gaming Unleashed Bundle

EE is also launching the exclusive Gaming Unleashed bundle, worth £218 and available free to customers on any Smart Plan when they take out the new Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G, or S21 Ultra 5G.

Customers will be able to experience mobile gaming in a totally new way, with 12 months access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, allowing them to play over 100 high-quality Xbox games including Forza Horizon 4, Minecraft Dungeons, and Gears 5, on their new smartphone via the cloud.

The Gaming Unleashed bundle also includes a mobile gaming controller, the Razer Kishi, giving customers everything they need to enjoy quality gaming on the go.

No. 1 network for gaming

With the new Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphones, customers on a new EE pay monthly plan can access 5G speeds – on average five times faster than 4G – in 125 location across the UK, enabling an incredible gaming experience on the go. EE customers are further supported by the UK’s biggest and fastest 4G network when not in a 5G area.

EE has also been named the UK’s No.1 network for gaming. According to the latest independent testing by RootMetrics, EE’s network recorded the fastest aggregate median download speed of any network, the lowest packet loss, and the lowest jitter during UK-wide testing.

EE Samsung S21 5G, S21+ 5G, and S21 Ultra 5G pre-order pricing

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

• Galaxy S21 5G – available with £50 upfront for £64 per month on a 10GB Smart Plan with unlimited minutes and texts

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G

• Galaxy S21+ 5G – available with £50 upfront for £72 per month on a 10GB Smart Plan with unlimited minutes and texts

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

• Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G – available with £50 upfront for £82 per month on a 10GB Smart Plan with unlimited minutes and texts

EE customers also have the option to trade in their current eligible Samsung Galaxy smartphone for up to £350 off one of the new Galaxy S range.

Smart Plans on EE

Customers who take out a new Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone on an EE Smart Plan will be able to access EE’s Reserve Data service as well as EE Smart Benefits – including Apple Music, BT Sport with Ultimate, Amazon Prime Video, Britbox, Video Data Pass and Roam Further Pass.

EE Smart Plan customers can also upgrade their smartphone any time, with EE Upgrade Anytime as standard, and they will also benefit from EE Service packs, helping them to keep their Samsung smartphone in tip-top condition for no extra cost. EE service packs provide:

• £10 towards one of our premium cases or screen protectors to keep their device protected
• An annual device and EE mobile account MOT
• An extended device warranty for the lifetime of the customer’s contract

Alistair Wilson, Director of Devices and Partnerships, EE said: “EE’s award-winning 5G network will ensure customers can make the very most from the latest exciting features the Samsung Galaxy S21 has to offer. Those who take out one of the latest Galaxy S range smartphones on an EE Smart plan will be able to dive into a range of amazing Xbox games via our new Gaming Unleashed Bundle – allowing them to experience a new era in mobile gaming on the No.1 network for gaming in the UK”.

To see the full list of the new Samsung plans available, included further details of the Gaming Unleashed Bundle, please visit www.ee.co.uk/samsung

EE small business customers can also pre-order Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G and S21 Ultra 5G on a range of business plans at www.ee.co.uk/business 

New Samsung Galaxy S21 Series now available to pre-order at Vodafone UK

The new Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G and S21 Ultra 5G are now available to pre-order from Vodafone UK – the UK’s Best Network, as voted for by the readers of Trusted Reviews, and London’s Best 5G network.

New to the Samsung Galaxy S21 series, Vodafone is rolling out its innovative trade-in offer. Using the My Vodafone app, customers can trade in their existing Samsung Galaxy S9 and S10 series to unlock an instant, guaranteed saving of £15 a month, as well as a £4 a month introductory saving (£455 in total over a 24-month contract).

The epic new Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G and S21 Ultra 5G are now available to pre-order on O2

• Pre-order the epic Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G and S21 Ultra 5G online now on O2 at www.o2.co.uk
• Get up to £350 when you trade in your old phone with O2 recycle¹
• Plus six months free data and calls on tariffs 30GB and above, available from just £20.99* per month with a £30 upfront cost on the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G²
• Customers can also claim a pre-order gift, including a pair of Galaxy Buds Live or Buds Pro and a SmartTag³  

The epic new Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G and S21 Ultra 5G are now available to pre-order online on O2 custom plans, ahead of their launch on 29^th January.

Available in six standout colours – Phantom Grey, Phantom Pink, Phantom Violet, Phantom White, Phantom Black and Phantom Silver – the latest Samsung Galaxy S21 Series come with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz, meaning scrolling through social feeds or high-speed gaming will feel ultra-smooth.

All three devices come with Samsung’s next generation cameras to help customers take their best shots yet, with the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G both featuring a 12MP wide, 64MP telephoto and 12MP ultra-wide lenses. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G’s quad camera boasts a 108MP wide lens to capture extraordinary detail, even at night.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G and S21+ 5G also has a 10MP front camera and increased facial recognition technology which automatically captures 14 creative versions of the images and videos being taken, helping users take the perfect shot first time. Whilst the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G comes with a mighty 40MP front camera. All three handsets are able to capture video in incredibly crisp 8K, ensuring your content will be more stunning than ever, no matter the subject.

Customers can get their hands on the Samsung Galaxy S21 series with an impressive free six months of data and calls on tariffs 30GB and above², including:

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G available from just £20.99 per month for the first six months, then £49.99*, for 30GB data with a £30 upfront cost.

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G available from £25.99 per month for the first six months, then £54.99*, for 30GB data with a £30 upfront cost.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G available from £32.99 per month for the first six months, then £61.99*, for 30GB data with a £30 upfront cost.

O2’s custom plans allows customers to get any device they have their heart set on at a more affordable rate, with the ability to choose how much they want to pay upfront, the length of their Device Plan, selecting anywhere between three and 36 months (in one-month increments), as well as having the option to flex their data allowance up or down every month to suit their needs from a family of tariffs.

Customers will also be eligible for a variety of O2 exclusives including 6 months of Disney+ for new and upgrading customers. Existing O2 customers can add Disney+ to their plan for £5.99 a month and receive £2 off their monthly airtime bill.⁴

What’s more, customers that recycle their old phone can get up to £350 when they upgrade before the 31^st March. With stores currently closed, customers can recycle online and receive an extra £150 on top of the value of their handset at www.o2.co.uk/recycle.¹

But it doesn’t stop there. Any customer who pre-orders the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G or S21+ 5G can claim a pair of Galaxy Buds Live and a SmartTag worth a combined £188.99. Whilst customers who pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Ultra 5G can claim a pair of Galaxy Buds Pro and a SmartTag, worth a total value of £248.99.³

O2’s 5G network is now live in over 150 towns and cities. For more information on O2’s 5G network, visit https://www.o2.co.uk/5G.

For more information on the latest offers, visit https://www.o2.co.uk/offers-and-discounts.