MTN has launched a new affordable smart feature phone, the new MTN Smart S device.
The MTN Smart S device, powered by KaiOS, is on sale for R249 and allows users to access apps such as WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube and Google Assistant. MTN has bundled Smart S with a monthly allocation of 100MB of data valid for 30 days, for the first six months and 1GB of WhatsApp bundles, valid for 20 days, for the first six months of the contract.
"We are living in a country where affordability of smart devices is one of the biggest barriers to internet access. By introducing this cutting-edge device at such an affordable price, MTN will help its customers who may have avoided traditional smart phones due to the cost, to become part of the information society at an accessible price.
"The device comes at the right time as we recently launched MTN Chat recharging channel, which puts customers in charge by allowing them to conveniently top up airtime and data bundles on WhatsApp," says Jacqui O'Sullivan, executive: corporate affairs, MTN South Africa.
According to Pew Research Centre, South Africa has 51% smartphone penetration which contributes to the country's relatively high internet usage of nearly 60% compared to its peers in the region. |
