Nokia Launches Cheap Handset in Africa

April 13, 2008 · Filed Under New Phones · Comment 

 Nokia 7070 Prism

With the progress of Africa’s fast-growing low-end phones market, subsequently Nokia wants to take a lead this market, one of Nokia plans is low-cost handset.

Lately, low-cost handsets have been launched by Nokia for Africa’s market. They are Nokia 5000, 2680 Slide, 1680 Classic and nokia 7070 Prism. The new model of handsets equipped with entertainment and Internet access, voice recorder, FM radio and MP3 ringtones, according to Dorothy Ooko, the company’s communications manager for East, Central and Southern Africa.

While Africa’s first-time buyer market continues to grow, Ooko said the number of people seeking to replace their mobile phones with newer and advanced models is also increasing.
The new handsets will be shipped into the region at various times and with different prices.

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