With the release of Apple's "iPhone 18" approaching on the 18th, concerns have been raised about consumer harm due to false and deceptive online advertisements promoting discounts such as "holiday Daejeon" rates, necessitating caution.
The Broadcasting Media Communications Commission stated on the 15th that messages claiming users can receive an additional 25% discount on "holiday Daejeon" rates starting today are spreading through online communities and messaging apps ahead of the new iPhone launch, but these are false claims unrelated to facts, urging users to exercise caution.
The Commission clarified that currently, mobile carriers operate a "Selected Contract Discount System," under which users who sign contracts with carriers instead of receiving device subsidies can enjoy a 25% discount on communication fees, and no additional discounts are provided by carriers beyond this.
It was particularly emphasized that messages regarding mobile fee discounts received through personal contacts or group chat rooms may be unverified false information, and users should avoid contacting the phone numbers listed in such messages or seeking consultations based on them.
Meanwhile, the "Mandatory Contract Discount System," which previously offered an additional 25–30% discount on communication fees beyond device subsidies as compensation for contracts to use mobile services for a fixed period, was abolished after 2015.
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