Samsung Announces Expanded Retail Availability of the Gear S3 frontier (LTE) in Singapore

Following the successful launch of the Gear S3
frontier (LTE) earlier this year, Samsung Electronics Singapore today announced
the expanded retail availability of the smartwatch in Singapore.

Previously only available at local
telecommunication operators Singtel and Starhub, the LTE variant of the Gear S3
frontier will now also be available at major consumer electronics stores (Best
Denki, Challenger, Courts, Gain City, Newstead and Harvey Norman), online at
retail partners (Hachi, Lazada.sg, Rack85) and Samsung Experience Stores,
beginning 1 June 2017, Thursday.

The LTE variant of the Gear S3 introduces LTE
support on the smartwatch with its embedded SIM (eSIM), through new
revolutionary technology from Gemalto. Telecommunication operators are now able
to leverage on its eSIM to support customers’ subscriptions remotely with
convenience via a secure platform. Users can download their respective profiles
with ease, thanks to the unprecedented flexibility of the smartwatch which
connects to the cellular network, enabling them to stay connected wherever they
go, such as making phone calls, receiving messages and accessing their apps,
even without their mobile phones.

Users of the Gear S3 can also use Samsung Pay
on their smartwatch to make a purchase almost anywhere1 they
can swipe or tap a card. Incorporating Samsung’s proprietary Magnetic Secure
Transmission (MST) technology, together with Near Field Communication (NFC),
users can easily register a credit or debit card and use their Gear S3 to make
mobile payments without limits2, slimming down users’ wallets by
making payments accessible on their wrist.

The Gear S3 frontier (LTE) will be available
in Dark Grey, at a recommended retail price of $598. From 5 June to 30
June 2017, as part of the Great Singapore Sale (GSS) 2017, customers will also
receive a $50 discount on their purchase of the Gear S3 frontier (LTE).

1Availability almost anywhere is based on compatibility of Samsung Pay on MST and/or NFC payment terminals, with some supported for use only after software upgrades. Use of Samsung Pay requires installation of Samsung Gear app on compatible smartphone, certain features may require Bluetooth® connectivity to the smartphone. Samsung Pay is available across all participating payment networks, banks, and merchants. Availability may vary, please check www.samsung.com/sg/samsungpay for updates.

2Most NFC terminals currently accept payments up to $100, while there is no limit on payment transactions via MST terminals (subject to a cardholder’s credit card limit).