The Three Major Telecom Operators Reportedly Suspend New Financial Installment Phone Purchase Services - Chronicle

Reports indicate that starting September 24, the three major telecom operators have suspended financial installment phone purchase services and will no longer process new "0-yuan phone acquisition" transactions.

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2026-09-27 12:47 · 运营商“免费送手机”被指实为贷款分期，月话费含还款；有消息称三大运营商自9月24日起暂停新增此类业务。

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Sayings · 2026-09-27 12:30 Telecom carriers' "free phone" offer is accused of actually being an installment loan, with the monthly bill including the repayment; reports say the three major carriers will suspend adding such business from September 24.

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