By Our Reporter
Hisense Mobile has today officially launched their latest smartphone devices —Hisense E50, E50 Lite and H50 Lite— in Uganda.
According to Robert Sekamwa, the Hisense Phone Sales Manager, the new Hisense mobile phones are affordable and boast of super-fast processors, AI-powered cameras, and extended battery life for the longer-lasting experience.
They were launched on Wednesday at their offices located at Forest Mall, Lugogo where they also unveiled a new partnership with Airtel Uganda. As part of the partnership, customers who purchase the new Hisense smartphones will get 1GB free Airtel data for 1 month and also enjoy 100% bonus data on weekly and monthly Airtel data bundle purchases for 3 months.
Jonathan Kyetume, the Head of Marketing Hisense, says the partnership is in line with Hisense Uganda’s commitment to ensure the best customer experience for all their customers.
He further stated that the Hisense Smartphones are of very good quality and have been approved for use in Uganda by the Uganda Communications Commission.
“Our 24months warranty further indicates our confidence in product performance and our commitment to after-sales support to our customers.” He noted.
The Uganda Communications Commission 2021 Quarter 2 market performance report highlights that, active mobile devices connected to the public communication networks have grown to 32 million devices as of June 2021, representing 2.7 million new devices connected to the network. This is reflective of a 9% percentage growth.
It further indicates that the total number of smartphone/internet enabled gadgets connected to the networks as at June 2021 stands at 9.7 million users from 7.9 million users in December 2020.
‘‘It is our commitment to support the Global Agenda on Digital Inclusion by harnessing partnerships like this to increase the uptake and use of Smartphones. Airtel will continue to innovate and deliver affordable solutions and products on our 4G network that covers Uganda border to border. As the Smartphone Network, we look forward to this partnership as we consistently strive to deliver 4G Internet that is fast and affordable,’’ noted Mr. Henry Njoroge, the Marketing Director.
To get the free 1GB and activate 100% bonus offer on weekly and monthly data bundles, customers will dial *175*94#.