Redefining technology to suit the needs of the customers will continue to be focus of our commitment to the number of growing subscriber's base.That was the pledged of the Chief Commercial Officer, Etisalat Nigeria, Wael Ammar, while announcing the launch of its new Gaga Android smart phones last week in Lagos.Ammar said that the launch of the new Huawei U8180 stylish mobile phone is one of the bold steps the company is taking to reinforce the company's position as the telecoms industry leader in innovation.According to him, the unique smart phone is affordable and fully customized to Etisalat Nigeria's network in terms of hardware branding and software configuration. 'There is currently no operator in the country that is embarking on pushing 3G smart phones the way we are. We realized that more people are embracing smart phones and tablets with the growing need for individuals and businesses to stay connected', he said.He disclosed that the decision to introduce the device was also meant to put its customers on the cutting edge of technology stressing that 'with the launch of our 3.75G HSPA+ network, we have introduce a customized Android Gaga smart phone designed for the value-conscious subscriber who wants to utilise 3G services but doesn't want to spend a lot on acquiring a device.'Ammar explained that the device comes with a bundle plan consisting both voice and data services, and is available to both old and new Etisalat subscribers adding that it comes ready to use with a free 50MB data monthly for a period of 4 months, and available to all Etisalat prepaid customers.On the tariff charges, he said that the lines would automatically be activated for 3G services and calls would be charged at the rate of 20k/sec, with no access fees and from the very first second.Alex Dadson, Managing Director, Qualcomm, Etisalat technical partners said that. It takes great innovation to design an affordable smartphone that combines superior mobile processing power with advanced graphics, wireless connectivity and power efficiency.The Gaga Android smartphone, an Etisalat customized 3G-enabled device operates on android 2.2 and boasts of features including a 2.8 inch full capacity touch screen, accelerometer functionality, WiFi and WIFI hotspot, fast internet download speed of up to 7.2Mbps, Bluetooth functionality, FM radio, a 3.2MP camera and a document viewer for word, excel, PDF, and Adobe flash. It also has the capability of downloading applications, email-on-the-go, document viewing and editing on the go, large memory size for storage, Google maps and satellite navigation.The Gaga smartphone, which was manufactured by Huawei Technologies in partnership with the chipset manufacturers, Qualcomm offers subscribers access to over 200,000 applications, games, books, entertainment, business, education, sports, health, travel, weather and music.
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