Airtel Kenya in partnership with Apple Inc., makers of the iPhone range of smartphones, has today launched the iPhone 5s on the Airtel network set to officially stock the iPhone 5s handset in its outlets, giving mobile phone customers across the country an opportunity to purchase the smartphone in Airtel outlets.
Speaking during an event to unveil the iPhone 5s this morning, Airtel Kenya CEO Adil El Youssefi described the company’s partnership with Apple as the coming together of two great brands, saying the partnership is a demonstration of Apple’s trust in Airtel. Mr. Youssefi added that the collaboration ensures that customers can easily get the smartphone in Airtel’s shops as they also experience Airtel services.
According to Youssefi, iPhone 5s is believed to be one of the highest quality smartphones in the world, best used on a network that offers high speed internet services, out 3.75G network which is fast and available in major cities and towns in Kenya.
“Customers can enjoy all the multimedia services on the iPhone 5s on Airtel network: make clearer calls, access high speed internet and enjoy live streaming at high speeds,” he said, “At Airtel, we believe that the future of mobile telephony is mobile Internet and so we are repositioning to revolutionize this landscape with innovative value offerings and strategic partnerships.”
