New smartphones to enhance internet usage

AIRTEL Tanzania has partnered with itel mobile to introduce affordable smartphones to promote usage of internet which is key to building robust economic growth.

Airtel Marketing Director Isack Nchunda said Airtel is happy to enter into this important partnership with itel to launch in the market its latest affordable smartphone.

“We have considered our customers’ needs and purchasing power to unveil the itel smartphones that target middle income earners,” he said adding "we are certain our customers across the country will have the best experience using our services with the new smartphone itel A32 F device.

" With an increase in smartphone users, Mr Nchunda said Airtel and itel have created a meaningful partnership to provide access for more Tanzanians enjoy a digital world by introducing new and affordable smartphone.

As of December last year, the number of internet users has increased to 22,995,109 which represent 45 per cent penetration.

With internet connectivity, many more technological innovations and enabling capabilities such as payments platforms are emerging while the ability to connect more people and things as well as engaging them deeply continue to expand exponentially.

With smartphones, small scale farmers, individual consumers and small, upstart entrepreneurs can now get information about best practices and new developments of the activities undertaken.