Launch of Three Prepay and Samsung Galaxy Europa
Channel: Three Ireland
Date: 2011-08-04

Three, Ireland's largest high speed network, today announces another first in the Irish market with the launch of "All you can eat" data on Prepay, available from Friday the 5th of August in all 3Stores and stockists and online at Three.ie. For just €20 minimum top up, the new Three Prepay plan includes free "All you can eat" data, unlimited any network texts, weekend minutes and Three to Three calls.* 

To celebrate this launch, Three is offering the Samsung Galaxy Europa I5500 for just €49 on Prepay from Friday 5th August 2011 with Three's "All you can eat" data price plans, giving unlimited internet usage with no excess data charges*. The Samsung Galaxy Europa I5500, Samsung's 'Android for Everyone' Smartphone will be available from all 3Stores and stockists and online at Three.ie. 

With the "All you can eat" data plan consumers can browse and use the many applications offered, as well as availing of unlimited email on the data plan, along with free Skype and Windows Live Messenger included with Three Ireland. In addition to the Android market featuring over 100,000 downloadable apps, the Samsung Europa gives consumers access to the Samsung Apps store with enhanced applications specifically designed for the Samsung Galaxy Europa. 

With a great "touch experience" via the 2.8" Capacitive touch-screen, the Samsung Galaxy Europa has the same great features as its big brother the Galaxy S, and Android Froyo 2.2 on board. The device's social media functionality is enhanced by direct photo-upload to Facebook, Twitter and Picasa Web Albums and direct video upload to Youtube allowing instant sharing.

The handset features the Samsung Touchwiz 3 User Interface and the Zippy 600Mhz application processor. Other features include a 2MP camera with 4X digital zoom, an MP4 video player, GPS, WiFi, and a music player and comes with a 3.5mm stereo headset. Available in black, the Samsung Galaxy Europa is sleek with a slight curve for a comfortable grip. 

Commenting on the launch, Sales and Marketing director, Elaine Carey at Three, said: "We're very excited to launch 'All you can eat' data for our Prepay customers, marking another important first in the Irish market for Three. From Friday the 5th of August, Three Prepay customers can avail of the exclusive 'All you can eat' data price plan for the first time, giving unlimited mobile internet access, free any network texts, and free Three to Three calls, all for just €20 a month minimum top up. To celebrate this launch we are offering the Samsung Galaxy Europa on Prepay for just €49, an amazing price for a great Smartphone, with the 'All you can eat' data plan allowing Three Prepay customers to make the most its enhanced social media functionality."

Three has launched a number of ground--breaking initiatives in recent months including Ireland's first 'All you can eat' data tariffs on Contract and now on Prepay, allowing customers to surf for free, with no excess data charges. Three is heavily involved in sports sponsorship, being the primary sponsor of the Irish National football team and the Football Association of Ireland. Three's "Dare to Dream" affinity scheme offers Football Association of Ireland-affiliated clubs across the country the chance of earning cash when their members switch to Three. The more people that switch through the club, the more money the club earns as a cash bounty, to help with its support and development. 

For further information on Three visit www.three.ie