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L-R: General Manager, Nokia West Africa,
Chris Brown; renowned Nigerian photographer, Kelechi Amadi-Obi; Marketing
Coordinator, Etihad Airways, Fola Akinboro; Head of Marketing, Nokia West
Africa, Deborah Shepard and Head, Data and Terminals, Etisalat Nigeria, Layi
Onafowokan during the TEDxLagos conference
sponsored by Nokia at the Lagos Oriental Hotel
Global phone manufacturer, Nokia in partnership with
Etisalat Nigeria and Etihad Airways, has announced a pre-order promo for its
latest Windows smartphone, the Nokia Lumia 1020 which will be available in
Nigeria as from October 2013.
The pre-order promotion announced at the TEDxLagos
conference will take effect from 1st of October 2013 to the 15th of October
2013.
Nokia West Africa, General Manager, Chris Brown said the
pre-order promo will give customers the opportunity to purchase the devices
online at www.etisalat.com.ng/LUMIA1020 before it finally arrives in Nigeria in
October. Brown added that all customers who pre-order and pay for the device
from Etisalat's website will be entitled to special discounts on airfares to
several destinations on Etihad Airways.
Describing the device, Chris explained that, “The Lumia
1020 is an improved version of the Nokia 808 smartphone launched in 2012. The
Nokia Lumia 1020, running on windows 8 operating system is the ultimate camera
phone. It boasts a whopping 41-megapixel camera sensor combined with a Xenon
flash, focus assist light and Nokia's Pro Cam app, which makes it the most
advanced and powerful camera Smartphone. The device is powered by a 1.5 GHz
dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 4.5-inch 1280x768 (334 ppi)
AMOLED display, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage and a 2000MAh non-removable battery. It
also supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC and support for 4G LTE networks”.
We are creating better smartphones that allow both lifestyle
as well as business consumers capture important moments in pictures with our
Pureview technology. To enable our customers have seamless experiences while
using this device, we have partnered with Etisalat Nigeria to enable our
consumers can leverage their great 3.75G network services.
Director of Business Segments at Etisalat Nigeria, Lucas
Dada said, “With the growing demand for Smartphones in Nigeria, we decided to
collaborate with Global phone manufacturer, Nokia and United Arab Emirates flag
carrier, Etihad Airways in a first of its kind strategic partnership. These organizations
share our vision of developing and growing the Nigerian market as well as
offering customers best value for every kobo they spend. To this end; our
partnership with Nokia for the launch of the Lumia 1020 Smartphone bundled with
our easyflex5000 2 for 1 offer is yet another evidence of our commitment to revolutionize
the broadband space.
Customers who purchase the Nokia Lumia 1020 Smartphone
will enjoy the easyflex 5,000 with the buy 2 and get 1 free offer which will
give them N37,500 airtime to use for voice, data and SMS to any network upon a
recharge of N10,000. To purchase the easyflex 5,000 bundle, the customer should
get an Etisalat line, recharge with N5,000 and dial *344*5000#. Customers will
receive a third bundle free once the second purchase of easyflex 5,000 has been
made within 30 days.
In just 4 years of operations, Etisalat Nigeria has
become a major industry player with a growing subscriber base of over fifteen
(15) million in a highly competitive market. Its portfolio of voice and
data-centric products include – easy starter, easycliq, easybusiness, and
easyblaze; all tailor-made to meet the needs of its customers.
Etisalat Nigeria is happy with our partnership with Nokia
and Etihad Airways in bringing this unique product to Nigerians and we look
forward to a more rewarding relationship with them to bring more offerings to
our customers.
