Telekom and Samsung Electronics Romania announced their collaboration within UNTOLD 2017, which involves a series of cutting-edge technology based activities, aiming to transform the festival into a landmark for the entertainment industry. Moreover, the most expected smartphone of the year, Samsung Galaxy S8, becomes the official UNTOLD 2017 smartphone.
“We believe in the power of technology to amplify the magic of UNTOLD event and, together with our partners from Samsung, we are looking forward this year, beyond the incendiary atmosphere offered by artists and the surprises prepared by Telekom in the relaxation area and on the Galaxy by Telekom stage, to give the audience the opportunity to test the cutting-edge technologies, all these promising a unique festival experience“, said Ruxandra Rau, Director Brand & Communication Strategy, Telekom Romania.
From great surfing and parachute jump sensations through the VR technology, to an Escape Room break or to infinite photos option in the Mirrors Chamber and a relaxation area, the Telekom – Samsung partnership will offer visitors unique experiences.
“At UNTOLD, this year, technology becomes the gateway to a series of new experiences. That is why we aim to enhance the joy of the UNTOLD festival in any of the Samsung & Telekom’s areas where one can interact with the Gear 360 camera, with the Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone or with the Gear VR virtual reality helmet. For those who are for the first time at a festival such as UNTOLD, we will have a photo workshop to make sure they can have the best photos in front of the stage. We invite those who participate at UNTOLD to follow the Samsung Romania Facebook page and be updated on the surprises we are preparing“, said Simona Panait, Head of Corporate Marketing & Communications South-East Europe, Samsung Electronics.
This year, besides the two Telekom areas, Galaxy by Telekom stage and Telekom relaxation area, the UNTOLD participants will also enjoy a VR technology dedicated area – The Telekom Dome powered by Samsung, within the Candy Land area.
In the Telekom relaxation area, those present will be able to charge their phone and tablet batteries and benefit from free Wi-Fi from Telekom and from an interactive portal with information about contests and surprises prepared by the company over the four days of the festival.
Moreover, the capacity of Telekom mobile network was increased this year more than four times in the area where the festival will take place, to simultaneously support tens of thousands of voice and data connections.
The UNTOLD 2016 attendants will also have the chance to win Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphones, along other surprises and unique activations.
As of June, Telekom offers its customers the newest songs of the UNTOLD 2017 line-up artists available in the UNTOLD app – the Telekom Radio Untold 2017 Reveal dedicated section. Moreover, all residential customers with mobile services from Telekom Romania that will attend the UNTOLD festival this year will benefit from 100 GB data traffic bonus. To activate the bonus, both prepaid and post-paid customers must validate their UNTOLD ticket on www.netliberare.ro. The 100 GB bonus can be activated until August 6 and is available for 60 days after activation.