MTN’s Two Android Phones Now in Nigeria

MTN Nigeria, has taken another bold step in breaking new grounds in the smartphone business in Nigeria, after the successful unveiling of its music streaming and download portal, the MTN Music+, which has recorded a very high rate of traffic on its site in recent weeks.

The Company launched two new affordable android smartphones: MTN Sm@rt Mini 620 and MTN Sm@rt 720i.

This is part of its continuous effort to create a bold new digital world and establish its leadership position in the ICT and telecommunications sectors.

According to Kola Oyeyemi, general manager, Consumer Marketing (MTN) Nigeria, the strategic focus for the launch of the smartphones which sells for as low as N8000, is to afford Nigerians the opportunity to own a state of the art android smartphone at the most affordable price.

No need to buy second hand or inferior cloned smartphones, he said.

“We are committed to the total satisfaction of our customers and Nigerians in general, as we continuously bring the bold new digital world closer to them. This we shall continue to do by breaking the barrier of entry to smartphones that deliver internet access and value to Nigerians”, he said.

Oyeyemi further stated that, “the new affordable MTN Sm@rt Mini 620 smartphone has a 3.5” screen and runs on android 4.2 OS with preloaded applications including BBM, Whatsapp, Music+, Facebook, Jumia etc, plus free MTN SIM card.

“It has a processor speed of 1GHz, a 4Gig in-built memory up-scalable to 32GB and a dual SIM slot.

“For more advanced customers seeking wider display screen and higher processing power, the MTN Sm@rt 720i offers a 4.0” display and 1.3GHz processor”.

The GM said that, with the launch of these smartphones it will afford Nigerians the opportunity to chat with friends and family using several instant messaging and communication platforms including BBM, Whatsapp, Skype, LinkedIn, Facebook Messenger, Tango, Badoo, as well as enjoy up to 1 million apps and games.

“There is no doubt that this smartphone is a game changer and a long-awaited revolution in Nigerian market. Most importantly, it is one of the various ways we are keeping to our vision of taking the lead in the delivery of a Bold New Digital World and making our customers lives a whole lot better, while making efforts in eradicating substandard phones in the country,” Oyeyemi enthused.

With over 55 million subscribers, MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTNN) provides cellular network access and ICT solutions to millions of Nigerians, connecting whole communities with each other and with the rest of the world.

It is also the largest subsidiary in the MTN Group – a multinational telecommunications group offering world-class cellular network access and business solutions to over 210 million subscribers in 22 countries across Africa and the Middle East.

Since inception in 2001, MTNN has led the growth in the voice market to become the biggest mobile operator in Nigeria and West Africa.

It is now pursuing new growth opportunities in the data and ICT space.

This lead position is evident in a differentiated and attractive array of product and service offerings, as well as a growing bouquet of ICT products.

With 15 Service centres, 144 Connect Stores and 247 Connect Points located in every state of the federation, MTN is poised to lead the delivery of a bold, new digital world to the Nigerian market.

MTNN is 75.81% owned by MTN International (Mauritius) Limited (MTNI); 18.7% held by Nigerian shareholders through special purpose vehicles; 2.78% owned by Mobile Telephone Networks NIC B.V and 2.71% owned by Shanduka Telecommunication (Mauritius) Limited.