Axiom Telecom prepares for Samsung GALAXY S4 sales rush as pre-bookings begin

Press release

Published April 21st, 2013 - 08:50 GMT

Al Bawaba

Axiom Telecom, the largest and leading authorized distributor and retailer for mobile phones has today announced that it is taking pre-bookings for the coveted Samsung GALAXY S4.

The GALAXY S4 is the latest smartphone from Samsung Gulf Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, and is available to pre-book via Axiom Telecom to customers in the UAE.

The Samsung GALAXY S4 was developed to redefine the way the consumers live and to help maximize their fulfillment of life. It will be available in two color options, Black Mist and White Frost and showcases a 5inch Full HD Super AMOLED (1920x1080) display, 441ppi.

Pre-orders are now open at Axiom retail stores, via www.axiomtelecom.com and through 800 Axiom (29466).

“The Galaxy S4 launch is significant for a number reasons, Samsung is a company that relentlessly focuses on innovation, quality and providing the best products possible for their consumers,” said Axiom Telecom CEO Faisal Al Bannai.

“In recent years, they have emerged as one of the world’s most exhilarating smartphone and tablet pioneers, so now when they make a move the world sits up and takes notice. Judging by the number of enquiries we are receiving in-store, online and through our call centers, I fully expect the Samsung Galaxy S4 to spur on the smartphone innovation race and for it to be one of the UAE’s top selling smartphones” added Al Bannai.

Axiom Telecom has a strong reputation as the leading destination for Samsung products and support services, including becoming one of the first retailers in the region to sell must-have devices like the Samsung Galaxy S III, Galaxy S III Mini and the Galaxy Camera. Axiom Telecom has previously won the Samsung Best Retail Display award and offers dedicated, branded device demonstration zones in its stores.

With 2,000 employees, Axiom Telecom is the Middle East’s largest mobile retailer, currently boasting a portfolio of 575 retail points and a reach of over 8,000 retailers (3,742 through direct distribution).

In addition to a growing reputation for its rapid launches, Axiom Telecom stands out for a host of customer service innovations such as a 60-second data transfer, a pick-up and delivery service for repairs, stand-by phones during the repair period, and a 2-year warranty on select brands.

Background Information

Axiom Telecom

It was 1997 when Faisal Al Bannai decided that there was a better way to trade and distribute mobile devices and accessories. axiom telecom was born. And now it’s all grown up. Today we’re the largest retailer and distributor in the region with 525 locations and growing, and more than 2,000 hand-picked expert employees across the United Arab Emirates, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.

We’re the major authorized retailer and distributor of some of the world’s most recognizable brands including Samsung, Apple, Huawei, Lenovo, BlackBerry and Nokia. We also deal with various telecom operator partners in each of the countries we have a presence.

Company Profile

Samsung Electronics Levant

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions.