Comments | claidheamhmor: Smartphones in South Africa

claidheamhmor

Smartphones in South Africa

Apr 19, 2011 13:41

Here's an interesting article on smartphones in South Africa, and the relative market numbers of each. BlackBerrys have been very popular, partly because they have a range of models from the cheap and functional 8520s up to the more premium Torch or Bold, and because the costs of data in SA have historically been very high, making a R59pm (under $9 ( Read more... )

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Comments 2

prof818 April 19 2011, 14:22:06 UTC

Vodacon just want a premium for the iphone. Thats why they are so few on vodacon's network.

As for android, its only really starting to take off here. When I was looking to get my phone, almost nobody knew what android was then, or they were trying to pawn off old stock (SE x10 piece of crap) Its no surprise that its so low.

All I ever really see are curves. I have yet to see a Torch or any other high class BB, and not have someone moan or complain about how crap it is ;)

claidheamhmor April 20 2011, 07:28:39 UTC

We have plenty of Torches and Bolds here at work, and very complaints. I suspect there are fewer complaints about the Curves though, thanks to lower expectations.

The Androids are definitely going to change the market. The only sticking point, I think, is that there are quite a few manufacturers of Android devices, which could make choices harder.