Kenya’s Safaricom launches solar phone
By Dusan Belic on Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 at 12:23 AM PST In General
Kenya’s largest mobile operator Safaricom has introduced the solar-charged mobile phone called Simu ya Solar, developed by ZTE and Intivation.
The eco-friendly element doesn’t stop with the built-in solar charger — the device is made using recycled materials.
Price wise, the phone is retailing for KSh2,999, and is available at all Safaricom retail and dealer channels countrywide…
My two cents: it’s good to see that even carriers in developing world adopt green technologies, and I’m looking forward to see similar moves being unveiled by other carriers and handset makers from other parts of the world, as well.
