With the introduction of the Blacklist Rule on May 1st, 2011, customers can buy either unlocked phones distributed by the manufacturers or phones from overseas and subscribe for the service carrier they want.
Following the introduction of ‘SIMple Charge’ which is tagged with no requirement of base plan or subscription fee and ‘SIMple Saving’ which requires no contract, KT introduces ‘SIMple Discount’ on May 31st, 2011, by which customers who purchased unlocked phones can enjoy the same price discounts that are offered to the existing subscribers. What you will see below is a detailed introduction of ‘olleh SIMple’ in which customers can subscribe for KT service plan separately with their unlocked phones regardless of their brands. ^^
What is the ‘Device Self-purchasing Rule’?
The rule allows the unregistered phones to a service carrier to access network and place a call.
What gives?
With a KT USIM, you can buy a service plan at KT with one of the unlocked phones distributed by domestic manufacturers or with other phones you purchased from overseas.
Let’s find out more.
“I have my phone sleeping in the closet.” “My plan at another service carrier has just expired--now I miss the price discount.” “My uncle bought me a new phone but I haven’t yet subscribed to any plan.”
Yes, you can use your phone after subscribing to a service plan in KT.
KT has prepared three new SIMple service plans for the customers who wish to use their own phones after buying a USIM.
With all but USIM, using your device has never been SIMpler —olleh SIMple!
For any type of device you have, you can subscribe to the following service plans just with USIM.
[SIMple Charge]
Just as the transportation card, you can recharge desired amount of money with the SIMple Charge plan. No subscription fee, base plan or contract is required, and you can talk with other olleh mobile users as long as the charged amount allows.
[SIMple Saving]
It is a service in which 20 % of the monthly paid amount is saved as points, so that you can use them when you buy a new phone.
[SIMple Discount]
If you buy one year or two year contract, you will get a partial discount of your monthly bill. Subscription is available beginning from May 31st, 2011.
If you have one of the phones listed below, you can subscribe to the plan.
-olleh phones, 3G phones with a SHOW logo printed on them, LTE phones
-SK Telecom 3G phones (Valid for the models released after July 2008. Some models do not support MMS function), SK Telecom LTE phones
-Subscriptions not open to LG U+ phones
-Should you have no device, you can subscribe to the service after buying an unlocked phone or olleh Green Phone at olleh.com.
*Note: You need a LTE phone as well as a LTE USIM if you want to subscribe to KT’s LTE service plan. The service is open to 3G phones released by SK Telecom but not to LTE phones.
1. olleh SIMple Charge, rechargeable just as the transportation card
What is olleh SIMple Charge?
It is a service plan that you can charge as much money as you want to call, just like the transportation card.
The charged amount will be deducted as you place calls or send messages.
It is simple and affordable!
There is no requirement for subscription fee, base plan or contract.
It provides long call minutes and allows subscribers to call other olleh mobile users depending on the charged amount.
You can recharge your plan easily using various methods.
Recommended for these users!
If you think you belong to one of the following types, don’t hesitate subscribing to the plan!
-I need a second phone for my personal or business calls.
-I don’t call as much as others.
-I mostly answer calls. (Your parents or young children)
Ready to subscribe?
-Online subscription: Visit olleh.com à Click ‘shop’ menu à Activate USIM card à Subscribe to SIMple Charge plan. (Just click, then you are connected)
Purchase of USIM card and activation of the SIMple Charge plan can be done at the same time. The USIM card is delivered on the same date.
-Offline subscription: Visit one of 3,000 olleh stores nationwideà Locate your nearest olleh store.
2. Save up your points with olleh SIMple Saving
What is olleh SIMple Saving?
Up to 20% of your monthly paid bill is saved up as points that you can use when you buy your next phone.
Points are saved as much as you pay!
Up to 20% of your monthly paid bill including base plan, domestic call and data usage is saved every month. The maximum amount of saved points is capped at 150,000 won.
Pay no cash; buy your new phone with points.
The saved SIMple points can be used when you buy a new phone. If the total amount of point exceeds the price of the new phone, the difference is paid as a discounted bill.
Be reminded of the following limitations!
Regarding MMS or other specific services offered only by certain competing carriers, phones released by other service carriers can sometimes stumble upon a glitch or experience incomplete service. And KT points are not saved for non-activated or suspended phones.
Recommended for these users!
If you think you belong to one of the following types, don’t hesitate subscribing to the plan!
-I don’t feel comfortable paying a fee when changing to a new phone.
-I am waiting for the release of an upcoming new phone that I want.
-I want to be freed from any service contract and choose my service at will.
Ready to subscribe?
-Online subscription: Visit olleh.com à Click ‘shop’ menu à Activate USIM card à Subscribe to SIMple Charge plan. (Just click, then you are connected)
Purchase of USIM card and activation of the SIMple Saving plan can be done at the same time. The USIM card is delivered on the same date.
-Offline subscription: Visit one of 3,000 olleh stores nationwide à Locate your nearest olleh store.
3. Get discount from your monthly bill with olleh SIMple Discount in return of the service contract
What is olleh SIMple discount?
Choose one or two year contract and get 33% discount from your monthly bill. Both new and existing customers can subscribe to the plan, while they can enjoy the same discounts offered to subscribers of the smart phone plans.
Discount rates according to service plans
VAT included / Unit: KRW
Service plan |
Discounted amount |
|||
Service type |
Service plan |
Monthly bill |
2-year contract |
1-year contract |
i-Type |
i-Slim, i-Teen |
37,400 |
14,300 |
5,500 |
i-Light, i-Talk |
48,400 |
17,600 |
8,800 |
|
i-Value |
59,400 |
19,800 |
11,000 |
|
i-Medium |
70,400 |
23,100 |
14,300 |
|
i-Special |
85,800 |
26,400 |
17,600 |
|
i-Premium |
103,400 |
33,000 |
24,200 |
|
Smart share |
Smart text share, Smart voice share |
37,400 |
12,100 |
3,300 |
Golden smart |
Golden smart 275 |
37,400 |
8,250 |
2,750 |
Campus smart |
Campus smart 340 |
37,400 |
14,300 |
5,500 |
Campus smart 440 |
48,400 |
17,600 |
8,800 |
|
Al smart |
Al smart 340 |
37,400 |
12,100 |
5,500 |
Al smart 440 |
48,400 |
15,950 |
7,700 |
|
Style |
Style 270 |
29,700 |
9,350 |
1,650 |
Style 320 |
35,200 |
12,100 |
3,300 |
|
Style 350 |
38,500 |
14,300 |
5,500 |
|
Style 450 |
49,500 |
17,600 |
8,800 |
|
Style 550 |
60,500 |
19,800 |
11,000 |
|
Style 750 |
82,500 |
25,300 |
16,500 |
|
Style 950 |
104,500 |
33,000 |
24,200 |
|
Custom fit |
Custom fit 340 |
37,400 |
14,300 |
5,500 |
Custom fit 440 |
48,400 |
17,600 |
8,800 |
|
Custom fit 540 |
59,400 |
20,900 |
12,100 |
|
Custom fit 640 |
70,400 |
23,100 |
14,300 |
|
Custom fit 790 |
86,900 |
26,400 |
17,600 |
|
LTE WARP |
LTE 340 |
37,400 |
7,700 |
2,750 |
LTE 420 |
46,200 |
12,100 |
7,700 |
|
LTE 520 |
57,200 |
15,400 |
11,000 |
|
LTE 620 |
68,200 |
17,600 |
13,200 |
|
LTE 720 |
79,200 |
19,800 |
15,400 |
|
LTE 850 |
93,500 |
22,000 |
17,600 |
|
LTE 1000 |
110,000 |
26,400 |
22,000 |
|
LTE-Golden |
LTE Golden 275 |
30,250 |
8,250 |
2,750 |
LET-Al |
LTE-Al 240 |
26,400 |
1,100 |
1,100 |
LTE-Al 340 |
37,400 |
7,700 |
2,750 |
|
LTE-Al 420 |
46,200 |
12,100 |
7,700 |
Recommended for these users!
If you think you belong to one of the following types, don’t hesitate subscribing to the plan.
-I have an un-activated new phone or a phone still serviceable at least more than a year.
-I make a lot of calls and use plenty of data.
-I don’t mind subscribing to a contract if I can get discounts.
Ready to subscribe?
Online subscription: Visit olleh.com à Click ‘shop’ menu à Activate USIM card à Subscribe for the SIMple Charge plan. (Just click, then you are connected)
Purchase of USIM card and activation of the SIMple Discount plan can be done at the same time. The USIM card is delivered on the same date.
-Offline subscription: Visit one of 3,000 olleh stores nationwide à Locate your nearest olleh store.
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FAQ’s on olleh Smart service plans
olleh SIMple Charge
Q. How long can I use the service?
A. KT’s prepaid service plan lasts 2 to 2.4 times longer than that of competing carriers. If you charged, say, 50,000 won, you may not need to rush to use the remaining money or charge an unnecessarily excessive amount, since the charged amount would not be depleted at least for a year.
Service Plan |
10,000 won |
30,000 won |
50,000 won |
Prepaid service of Carrier S |
30 days |
90 days |
150 days |
Prepaid service of Carrier L |
30 days |
90 days |
120 days |
SIMple Charge |
60 days |
180 days |
365 days |
Q. What is the voice call between olleh mobile users?
A. The service allows subscribers to place voice calls among olleh mobile users. If you use up your charged money on the voice call alone, you can talk up to 337 minutes including the complimentary voice call minutes. Don’t forget this special complimentary voice call minutes when you charge either 30,000 won or 50,000 won.
Charged amount |
30,000 won |
50,000 won |
When the charged amount is used on voice call alone |
104 minutes |
173 minutes |
Complimentary voice call among olleh mobile users |
+100 minutes |
+200 minutes |
Total voice call minutes |
204 minutes |
373 minutes |
Q. How do I charge my prepaid plan?
A. You don’t have to charge every time you used up your charged amount since it automatically recharges your prepaid plan. KT recharges your plan on your desired date every month, or it automatically recharges your plan whenever the charged money is depleted down to a certain amount. Or you can recharge your plan at olleh.com, mobile customer center, ARS (1500) and 3,000 olleh stores up and running nationwide.
olleh SIMple Saving
Q. What are the benefits of SIMple Saving?
A. You can use the service without worrying about the service period since you are not tied to contract. And you can always use your saved points.
A. Points are saved even for a short use of the service.
A. You can buy the phone you’ve been waiting for at an affordable price by paying SIMple points instead of cash. The upper limit of saved points is 150,000 won pending the plan.
olleh SIMple Discount
Q. I am a subscriber of KT device. Can I subscribe to the SIMple discount as well?
A. Existing subscribers can also subscribe to the SIMple Discount plan. Customers who cannot enjoy discounted price because their contract has expired or they have activated used phones can also enjoy the discounted price by subscribing to the SIMple Discount plan.
Q. Can I change my plan while I am using the SIMple Discount?
A. Yes, you can always change your plan within the SIMple Discount service scheme. However, if you change it to a plan other than SIMple Discount, the discount is no more valid. Please be reminded that you need to cancel SIMple Discount first to subscribe to some restricted service plans. Additionally, if you change your plan before the monthly billing date, 10% will be discounted from the bill. For instance, if you changed your plan on the 16th, the day 1 through 15 will be charged according to the previous rate, while the day 16 through the last day of the month according to the new rate.