Orange Telkom unveils low-end Smartphone in Kenya

Orange Telkom Kenya has launched an entry level smartphone dubbed OrangeKlif, it is a dual SIM device which has data, voice and messaging capabilities.

“The Orange Klif’s launch is part of our broader long-term strategy of ensuring our network expansion into the country is supported by the provision of quality, competitive devices for our entry level customers,” says Orange Telkom Kenya CEO, Vincent Lobry, adding that the pricing of the Orange Klif goes to demonstrate the company’s commitment towards opening up the “smart phone space to aspiring smart phone owners to have that ‘smart’ experience.” 

“Their Internet experience will be powered by Mozilla that ensures great usage across platforms,” adds Lobry.

The Orange Klifis typically characterised by the pay-as-you-go metric, offering predictability of data costs through an all-inclusive tariff at a price that sets a new benchmark.

“Customers seeking to upgrade from 2G feature phones to 3G smartphones can enjoy the benefits of multimedia and online usage without experiencing bill shock. A typical data bundle will be up to 500MB per month for four months, with the opportunity to top-up when reaching the end of that bundle,” says Lobry.

Content and services

The smartphone will also provide access to a range of compelling content, including established Orange services such as the Star Africa entertainment portal, the Orange Football Club as well as partner services like Dailymotion; the video sharing service. Additionally, customers will have access to the burgeoning Firefox Marketplace, providing access to thousands of mobile device applications.