By Modupe Gbadeyanka
To increase digital inclusion across Nigeria and the African continent, Airtel Nigeria has partnered with a phone maker, itel, to allow customers to acquire affordable 4G smartphones.
To enjoy the 4G experience, customers are only required to purchase the itel A60 smartphone, insert an Airtel 4G SIM card, and get 5GB data to browse the internet and connect to different social media platforms.
“The itel A60 is specially packaged with a 5GB data, which is accessible once you purchase and activate your phone with an Airtel 4G SIM,” the Marketing Director of Airtel Nigeria, Mr Ismail Adeshina, said at a briefing to announce the partnership between the two organisations in Lagos recently.
“We believe in enriching the experience of our customers, and we are aware that affordability is a major challenge when it comes to enjoying a 4G service.
“Therefore, this partnership allows us to offer our customers the opportunity to enjoy the 4G experience at a pocket-friendly price,” he added.
Also, the Director of Corporate Communications and CSR at Airtel Nigeria, Mr Adefemi Adeniran, said, “At Airtel Nigeria, we are driven by the global sustainability and business agenda of Airtel to increase digital inclusion across Nigeria and the African continent, and we believe that this partnership will help in accelerating this goal as it is focused on migrating customers on 2G and 3G to 4G.”
On his part, the Marketing Manager of itel West Africa, Mr Oke Umurhohwo, said, “in line with the 4G for Everyone tagline, the itel A60 will bring a different dimension to how the brand’s target users surf the internet and engender an overall amazing experience for customers.”
The entry-level Itel A60 has a number of unique features that set it apart from other phones in this category and provide the user with a unique experience while providing value.
The device offers a 5000mAh battery for longer uptime, 6.6″HD+ waterdrop full screen for an immersive display experience, 32+2GB memory, 8MP+QVGA rear camera + 5MP FF camera+AI selfie, as well as facial recognition and fingerprint protection.
