Phone
Where can I get a phone/cell phone package?
- There is a store located at the Student Center, Building 63, 2nd floor.
- Please be mindful if you make your contract off campus and double check the branch you are making your contract is a certified branch or not.
What should I prepare to register for a new phone number?
- Prepare ARC, passport, bank account number, along with your bank book.
- Some phone companies also require a registration fee when creating a phone contract, which differs based on each company.
Are there English Services available?
- KT Global Stores that can speak English: https://expatblog.tistory.com/176, located all over Korea.
- SK Telecom Stores: http://www.tworld.co.kr/poc/eng/html/EN4.1.html
- LG Uplus: https://foreign.uplussave.com/fnr/index.mhp
- Note: There could be some price discrepancies when negotiating in English and Korean.
If I am under 19 years old can I make a 2 year contract?
- At KT, you can make a 2 year sponsorship contract with your family member, who is also a foreigner and in Korea. Then, you need to pay a 200,000 KRW deposit (외국인보증금) and when the contract ends you receive your deposit back with proof of a receipt.
- At KT, instead of making a contract you can make a number using a passport and ARC. When making a new number, there are two types of plan you can purchase, prepaid and postpaid.
Are there any other alternatives than phone numbers?
- You can acquire an Internet Egg which provides Wi-Fi connection for apps that need the internet.
Is there anything to keep in mind?
- Be careful when entering into a contract as there is a hefty cancellation fee, so make sure that you are staying in Korea for the time you signed up for, and cancelling your contract if you are not coming back to Korea.
Disclaimer: The information can change and we recommend you to check the latest information.