Safaricom has partnered with Huawei, a Chinese telecoms firm, to introduce the Huawei U8220 and VF845 smart phones in to the Kenyan market which is currently dominated by global giants Apple, Nokia and Samsung.
The Huawei U8220 and VF845 models are powered by Google's Android operating system. The Huawei Android phones come with a sleek chrome cover, Wi-Fi, GPS capabilities, a 3.5 inch HVGA touch screen and has a canvas profile that enable users to switch freely between six default screens.The touch screen enable users to synchronise documents using office tools and Google mobile apps products.
Safaricom is seeking to grow its data business and the Huawei smart phones will give Safaricom a competitive edge. The Huawei U8220 and VF845 will retail at an offer price of ksh 28,000 and ksh 17,000 respectively, compared to the iphone 3G which retails at Ksh 45,000 respectively, compared to the iphone 3G which retails at Ksh 45,000
The Huawei models are set to be targeted to the lower end mass market unlike the BlackBerry which is mainly targeted at corporate Kenya customers.
The iphone is set to receive tough competition.Telkom Kenya has exclusive distribution rights to the iphone smart phones in Kenya which are quite expensive to the price sensitive kenyan market,and the Huawei smart phones will definately spur competition and price wars in the data market in Kenya.
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