Technology

Connecting Africa

How an emerging operating system is making smartphone-like functionalities accessible for feature phone users across Africa.

11 December 2019

Smartphones are expensive. No matter if you’re an Android fan or part of the Apple ecosystem, there’s a high price to pay if you’re planning on upgrading to a new handset every year. Now there’s KaiOS, a Linux-based mobile operating system honed for the emerging markets, which turns affordable feature phones into accessible and app-rich devices.

“More than 800 million people are without internet access in Africa, due to a variety of factors, including isolated communities and the cost of phones. KaiOS-powered smart feature phones are affordable, making it easy for people to go online for the first time and have access to valuable information,” says Sebastien Codeville, KaiOS’ CEO.

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