Vodacom South Africa introduces cloud-based handset
LOWERING DEVICE COSTS The new cloud-based phone leverages cloud computing to deliver a range of features typically associated with entry smartphones at a more affordable cost
Vodacom South Africa has unveiled a new cloud-based phone in an effort to reduce the cost of smartphone access across South Africa and accelerate the migration of customers from legacy networks to modern, 4G networks.
The new cloud-based phone, retailing at R249, leverages cloud computing to deliver a range of features typically associated with entry-level smartphones at a more affordable cost.
“The cloud phone will help customers still anchored to 2G phones and not familiar with the touchscreen experience, allowing them to appreciate a smooth transition to the data and application world,” says Vodacom South Africa terminals managing executive Davide Tacchino.
The phone, with 48 MB RAM, 128 MB ROM, a 2.8 inch screen and a 1000 mAh battery, comes with popular applications such as YouTube, TikTok and Facebook, all accessed through the cloud, giving users a “smartphone lite” experience.
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