Finally -- after much speculation, rumor, gossip, updates and possible delays, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is ready to be rolled out, with Samsung announcing that the first pre-sales will be beginning this Monday! 

According to TMO News, T-Mobile specifically will be beginning their pre-order of the Samsung Galaxy S5 beginning on Monday, March 24th. Their pricing plan offered is much better than most: $0 down, $27.50 per month for 24 months, bringing the total price of the phone to $660 if you go with T-Mobile.

Other features that the T-Mobile contract offers include:

  • Zero annual service contract
  • Zero overages
  • Zero hidden device costs
  • The world as your network at zero extra cost
  • America's fastest nationwide 4G LTE network

T-Mobile is the only service provider that is offering the phone at a zero-money-down rate. 

But according to ReCode, other service providers are offering nice perks for those who wish to purchase the S5, as well: Sprint is offering its customers a free Galaxy Tab 3 with the purchase of an S5, while AT&T is selling the S5 for $199 with a two-year contract and $649 unsubsidized.Verizon declined to comment on what special offers they will be providing their customers, but they did confirm that they will be offering the S5.

The design of the S5 evolves upon the design of the S4, with a rounded, polycarbonate chassis carrying a "modern glam" look, faux metal trim, and a removable rear cover. Unlike past models, the S5's rear cover uses a higher quality soft plastic, and is dimpled to improve grip. The S5 is IP67 certified for dust resistance, and for water resistance in up to 1 metre (3.3 ft) of water for up to 30 minutes; as such, the S5's Micro-USB 3.0 port now uses a removable cover. The S5 will be available in black, blue, gold, and white color finishes. The S5's screen is a 5.1-inch (130 mm) 1080p Super AMOLED panel, which is slightly larger than that of the S4, and allows for automatic brightness and gamut adjustments.