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African telecom giant MTN and tech company Bboxx are partnering to increase smartphone access in Rwanda, TechTrendsKe reports. Despite network coverage of 99%, the country’s current smartphone penetration is just 26.3%. So, Bboxx, through its pay-as-you-go smartphone service, will give citizens in Rwanda flexible payment plans for purchasing smartphones. Customers…
MTN expands smartphone financing in Rwanda Written by Manny Pham - Devices & Platforms
Starlink has finally debuted in Kenya at Ksh6,500/month ($45.9) with a one-time hardware cost of Ksh92,000 ($649.72). The service will, however, face competition from Safaricom which plans to launch satellite internet services.
MTN Rwanda signed-up with the local arm of Bboxx Capital to partner on smartphone financing options in the country.
MTN Rwanda has partnered with data-driven platform Bboxx in a bid to increase smartphone access across Rwanda, accelerating the country’s digital agenda.