Samsung announces unlocked versions of the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, which could be ideal for frequent travelers.
Samsung announced on Tuesday that interested customers can now buy a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus for full price, without being tied to a wireless carrier.
The « unlocked » Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus means international travelers will be able to avoid expensive roaming fees charged by U. S. wireless carriers. The only catch, however, is they cost a more than a phone purchased through a wireless carrier. That’s because they’re not subsidized through contracts or device installment plans.
They’re valuable if you travel a lot, though. With an unlocked smartphone, a traveler can take a smartphone into a foreign country and buy much more affordable service from a local wireless carrier. The savings alone can often offset the expensive up-front cost of an unlocked device.
The unlocked Galaxy S8 is available for preorder for $724.99 while the Galaxy S8 PLus costs $824.99. They’ll be widely available beginning May 31 and can be purchased from Samsung.com or from Best Buy.
