Vodafone sets a world record to launch world’s cheapest mobile handset. During the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Vodafone unveiled the Vodafone 150 mobile phone which will sell for below $15 (£11). It’s really amazing just spending at below $15 everyone will be title-holder of a mobile handset compact with the most basic features.
Vodafone 150 is initially launched in India, Turkey and eight African countries including Lesotho, Kenya and Ghana- it is an emerging mobile market. The UN predicts that mobile ownership will reach 5bn in 2010, with most growth in the developing world. Vodafone has launched world’s two cheapest mobile Vodafone 150 and Vodafone 250 to increase its subscribers in the developing country. Vodafone 150 retail price is below $15 (£11) and Vodafone 250 (£20) retail price is below $20, depending on the local market. Patrick Chomet, Vodafone’s Group Director of Terminals, said, “The cost of mobile handsets can be one of the most significant barriers for people in accessing and benefiting from the growing number of socially valuable mobile services. The lives of people who use these phones – the Vodafone 150 and Vodafone 250 – will be changed and improved as they become part of the mobile society.”
The Vodafone 150 and Vodafone 250 both offer excellent voice and SMS services, support for mobile payment services, a flashlight, 100 contacts store capacity, one year replacement warranty and the other basic features. The main differences between them being that the Vodafone 250′ have color screen, an FM radio with stereo headset support and lighter weight.
In India Vodafone 150 is sold at Rs. 700 with free Vodafone subscribe connection.
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