Orange, in partnership with Samsung, will make mobile phone history with the introduction of the world’s first Welsh language handset. The S5600 will be available exclusively on Orange from 1st September 2009.
The phone, unveiled for the first time yesterday at The National Eisteddfod of Wales, will be available on both Pay Monthly and Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) and is a major step forward in providing Welsh speakers with choices they’ve never had before.
Sian Doyle, Head of Retail, Orange, said:
“Orange is really proud to be the first network to introduce this truly innovative service to Welsh speakers. This initiative is part of a broader commitment by Orange to provide Welsh speakers with more choice. We already include the Welsh language in our stores via bilingual signage, Welsh speaking advisors and other initiatives. The Welsh market is a vibrant and exciting marketplace and we hope that new initiatives like this and the opening of our first community concept store in Monmouth will ensure that Orange becomes the best loved telecommunications company in Wales.”
Specific software was created by Samsung to bring this initiative to life which includes 44,000 plus Welsh words on the device.
The Samsung S5600 will be available for free on 24 month Orange contracts at £19.57 per month or at £14.98 per month (with a £9.50 upfront fee). It will also be available for £129.00 on Orange Pay As You Go (subject to a £10 top-up when purchased).
The handset will initially be made available in Welsh stores before being rolled out beyond Wales and online.
