Eastlink to Offer iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus in Canada Friday, November 7

HALIFAX, Nov. 5, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - Eastlink today announced it will offer iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the biggest advancements in iPhone history, beginning Friday, November 7 in every one of its retail stores across Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. iPhone 6 will be available starting at CA $0 upfront plus CA $25.63 per-month for 24 months for the 16GB model and iPhone 6 Plus will be available starting at CA $0 upfront plus CA $30.21 per-month for 24 months for the 16GB model. Customers can pre-order both models now at www.eastlink.ca/wireless/phones/iphone6/preorder.aspx. Eastlink will allow iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus customers to connect to its lightning fast 4G LTE network.

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus feature stunning 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch Retina HD displays and are packed with innovative technologies in an all-new dramatically thin and seamless design that is still comfortable to hold and easy to use. Both models are better in every way and include: the Apple-designed A8 chip with second generation 64-bit desktop-class architecture for blazing fast performance and power efficiency; advanced iSight and FaceTime HD cameras; and ultrafast wireless technologies.

The new iPhones include iOS 8, the biggest release since the App Store, featuring a simpler, faster and more intuitive user experience with new Messages and Photos features, predictive typing for Apple's QuickType keyboard, and Family Sharing. iOS 8 also includes the new Health app, giving you a clear overview of your health and fitness data and iCloud Drive, so you can store files and access them from anywhere.

"Customers looking to get the most out of these remarkable new iPhones will love Eastlink's leading LTE network," said Matthew MacLellan, President, Eastlink Wireless. "Our incredible data speeds, extensive coverage, and savings on Nationwide plans make choosing an iPhone on Eastlink an ideal choice."

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In addition, iPhone 5s will be available starting at CA $0 upfront plus CA $21.04 per-month for 24 months and iPhone 5c will be available starting at CA $0 upfront plus CA $14.58 per-month for 24 months.

Pricing and details for iPhone:

Plan	Nationwide 500 MB	Nationwide 1 GB	Nationwide 3 GB
Monthly Fee	CA$45	CA$55	CA$65
Voice (minutes)	1,000	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Data (MB)	500	1,000	3,000
iPhone 6 16GB	CA$0 upfront + $25.63/mo for 24 mo.
iPhone 6 64GB	CA$0 upfront + $30.21/mo for 24 mo.
iPhone 6 128GB	CA$0 upfront + $34.79/mo for 24 mo.
iPhone 6 Plus 16GB	CA$0 upfront + $30.21/mo for 24 mo.
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB	CA$0 upfront + $34.79/mo for 24 mo.
iPhone 6 Plus 128GB	CA$0 upfront + $39.38/mo for 24 mo.
iPhone 5s 16GB	CA$0 upfront + $21.04/mo for 24 mo.
iPhone 5s 32GB	CA$0 upfront + $23.33/mo for 24 mo.
iPhone 5c 8GB	CA$0 upfront + $14.58/mo for 24 mo.

For more information about Eastlink, please visit www.eastlink.ca.  For more information on iPhone, please visit: www.apple.com/iphone.

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About Eastlink
As the largest family owned and operated telecommunications company in Canada, Eastlink delivers world-class video entertainment and communications services to residential, business and public sector customers across Canada.

Powered by state-of-the-art fibre optic and wireless networks, Eastlink's advanced services include Mobile Wireless Services featuring Nationwide Calling, Unmatched TV featuring Personal Picks, Maestro DVR and Video OnDemand, Internet Evolved including Personal Cloud services, competitive local and long distance telephone, home security and automation, data communications and exclusive, locally-produced programming on Eastlink TV. 

Eastlink is one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, earning the Platinum designation. Operations span Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia as well as Bermuda.

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SOURCE: Eastlink

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