Tizen phones coming to Africa

29 July, 2016
According to a new report, Samsung Z2 will be launched in African countries like South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.

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Julliard, 29 Jul 2016Just growing 4G market? Nice country to test 4G phones. US ... moreWhat is the need of having 4G only to experience 3G HSPA+ speeds of 30-45mbps? Most 4G networks in Africa are much faster than 4G networks abroad. Safaricom Kenya's 4G network is the fasted in the world with real life speeds that exceed 100mpbs. Orange (now Africell) Uganda's 4G has speeds that exceed 60mpbs. These 4G networks have existed since 2013.

The post writer is probably in Ukraine enjoying 4G speeds of 20mpbs.

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    • 3SI
    • 29 Jul 2016

    Xperia Z2

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      • AnonD-145316
      • N7D
      • 29 Jul 2016

      Sometimes am amazed at how these Editors and companies in developed countries are clueless of what is transpiring in Africa in terms of development and strides that Africa is making!!!Most of the time they just report Non- factual information about what's happening in Africa.

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        • 29 Jul 2016

        Julliard, 29 Jul 2016Just growing 4G market? Nice country to test 4G phones. US ... moreDon't worry Mr! We will get there remember Africa is a developng nation but we are catching up!!

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          • N7D
          • 29 Jul 2016

          AnonD-82756, 29 Jul 2016No Sony are crap this is a SamsungMr I have to disagree with there! Are you for real!! That Sony are crap. I would have to laugh at that statement hahahaha!!

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            • r3H
            • 29 Jul 2016

            ... well, we are not establishing 4g infrastructure in nigeria, we have 4g network and its being enjoyed by those who can afford it. although, its not yet spread like 3-3.75 g, but its working well
            to easily capture the market here is an ambitious statement, because the market here is dominated by tecno, infinix, injoo (going by the masses and the purchasing power). am a samsung advocate here in nigeria, but i have to be factual...

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              • nE8
              • 29 Jul 2016

              I tried to get a Tizen based Samsung here in UK couldn't get one anywhere not even ebay

                Android for life.

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                  • nE8
                  • 29 Jul 2016

                  X IS FOR PERFORMANCE, 29 Jul 2016what is this? a sony xperia z2?No Sony are crap this is a Samsung

                    AnonD-145316, 29 Jul 2016Bro! am sure they know how the prices work in Africa. That ... moreJust growing 4G market? Nice country to test 4G phones. US and S.Korea are already transforming to 5G network by 2020. I hope you guys catch up soon. Samsung's home country, S.Korea already have 99% LTE 4G coverage. They are definitely not impressed by other nations slow development.

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                      • rw{
                      • 29 Jul 2016

                      what is this? a sony xperia z2?

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                        • AnonD-485191
                        • fXH
                        • 29 Jul 2016

                        Bring it. I'm in South Africa.
                        4G? No problem, major carriers offer that and Vodacom is almost nation wide.

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                          • Sar
                          • 29 Jul 2016

                          What do mean Kenya is upgrading its 2G network??!! Dude get your facts straight..we have 4G network for more than a year now.

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                            • N7D
                            • 29 Jul 2016

                            deewinc, 29 Jul 2016The post writer needs to edit the post. Goodness!!! Kenya h... moreYeah dude that's right, the editor might ring a wrong impression!! Now we are transforming into a 4G Nation!!

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                              • N7D
                              • 29 Jul 2016

                              deewinc, 29 Jul 2016It's a kill. If they maintain that price point for Asian co... moreBro! am sure they know how the prices work in Africa. That is reduce the price to make it affordable to most people! Kenya is is really a technology powerhouse now!! And in 1 and 1/2 yrs to come the 4G coverage will be in most part of the country!

                                The post writer needs to edit the post. Goodness!!! Kenya has had 3G since 2009. We are not on 2G. 4G has existed on Safaricom network since 2013 and when commercial from 2015.

                                  AnonD-145316, 29 Jul 2016It will be nice to see how these tizen phones fair on in Af... moreYeah bro. I will not mind getting one. The specs are nice and the price point is incredible.

                                    It's a kill. If they maintain that price point for Asian countries in Africa, Tizen will surely threaten the existence of Android.

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                                      • N7D
                                      • 29 Jul 2016

                                      It will be nice to see how these tizen phones fair on in African market, and especially in Kenyan market my home country!!

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                                        • r3H
                                        • 29 Jul 2016

                                        Testing bed? ... Anyways it won't go far over here in Nigeria. People don't fare too well on contemporary OS.. Samsung will risk their brand legacy if they eventually piss people out with Tizan