Mobile operator MTN is driving feature phone users to the internet at lower cost.
MTN on Wednesday introduced a SurferLite pilot project that aims to roll out internet access to phones that do not currently access data services.
"The MTN SurferLite application provides an introductory data service to the digital world to customers by delivering an affordable experience that allows non-internet-customers access to content that is otherwise only available on an internet enabled phone," said Peter Malebye, MTN SA general manager.
Feature phone users generally have a poorer internet experience than smartphone users as the devices with smaller displays are not easily able to display mobile web content.
However, some feature phones like the Nokia Asha range are able to produce reasonable access to the internet.
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Also, the cost of smartphones continues to decline, especially at lower price points. The Huawei 858 retails for around R399 from an initial retail price of R799.
Samsung's upgraded Galaxy Pocket smartphone is available for around R1 000.
For many users, though, the cost of data remains a stumbling block and junior operator Cell C offers data at 15c per megabyte.
While the expansion of the internet would no doubt enhance the mobile experience for cellphone users, spectrum for true broadband continues to hurt the mobile economy.
source: www.news24.com
MTN on Wednesday introduced a SurferLite pilot project that aims to roll out internet access to phones that do not currently access data services.
"The MTN SurferLite application provides an introductory data service to the digital world to customers by delivering an affordable experience that allows non-internet-customers access to content that is otherwise only available on an internet enabled phone," said Peter Malebye, MTN SA general manager.
Feature phone users generally have a poorer internet experience than smartphone users as the devices with smaller displays are not easily able to display mobile web content.
However, some feature phones like the Nokia Asha range are able to produce reasonable access to the internet.
Spectrum
Also, the cost of smartphones continues to decline, especially at lower price points. The Huawei 858 retails for around R399 from an initial retail price of R799.
Samsung's upgraded Galaxy Pocket smartphone is available for around R1 000.
For many users, though, the cost of data remains a stumbling block and junior operator Cell C offers data at 15c per megabyte.
While the expansion of the internet would no doubt enhance the mobile experience for cellphone users, spectrum for true broadband continues to hurt the mobile economy.
source: www.news24.com
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