On Tuesday, Microsoft (NASDAQ:$MSFT) launched a new Surface Plus program in the United States. This significant news for anyone interested in application software.
How Does It Work?
The Surface Plus program will act like a mobile phone contract, with a 24-month payment plan at 0% APR for the first two years and a 19.99% APR from that day forward. Additionally, the Redmond, Washington-based company is allowing Surface Plus customers to upgrade their devices after 18 months. However, the device will only be eligible for an upgrade as long as it is returned and in “good condition.”
Not only that but Microsoft’s Surface Plus program will also include committed device service and support through the company’s retail stores, and a year of free in-store support and technical assistance.
In addition, Microsoft will be launching a business version of the Surface Plus program. This will allow businesses to have a mix of devices and the 55-inch Surface Hub. It will also give businesses flexibility on the length of contracts, with the choice of 18, 24, or 30 month periods. Further, businesses using the Surface Plus program will be able to upgrade their devices after 12 months on a 24-month term, or after 18 months on a 30-month period.
Both the original version of the Surface Plus program and the business version were launched today in the United States at 12PM ET / 9AM PT.
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