Cloud Technology and the Digital Divide

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Most traditional views on technology suggest it is developed and built for those with financial means. However, technological advancements present opportunities to address the needs of the underserved by offering quality products at lower prices. With approximately 2.6 billion people remaining unconnected and lacking access to smart devices, the digital divide is widening across the globe, exacerbated by events such as the end of 2G and 3G networks. Only 27% of the population within developed countries are counted as Internet users. It is high time we develop solutions that address this shift and meet the underserved's needs while creating economic opportunities to incentivize key mobile ecosystem players, telecom carriers, phone manufacturers, and content providers.
 
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HMD and CloudMosa ambitious project in India

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HMD is committed to transitioning nearly 300 million 2G users in India to high-speed 4G networks by offering affordable Internet-enabled "Cloud Phones", according to a senior executive of the company.
 
HMD has partnered with US-based CloudMosa to provide its feature phones with a web browser-driven operating system (OS) capable of running multimedia applications such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Wikipedia, and Radioline for streaming online radio channels.
 
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Sumo 4G V1S

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Viettel Telecommunications Corporation (Vietnam) has just introduced a new 4G feature phone, named Sumo 4G V1S, which is capable of connecting to popular apps such as YouTube and TikTok. The device comes with a 6-month package and is available for purchase starting from 590,000 VND (~24 USD).

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Free 4G Cloud Phones from Viettel

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On September 20, Viettel Telecom (Vietnam) announced that they will be providing free support to help all remaining 2G customers convert to 4G phones. The priority will be given to 10 mountainous provinces in the Northwest region that are facing challenges due to the impact of storms, floods, and natural disasters.

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Vodacom South Africa launches Mobicel S4 4G Cloud Phone device

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Vodacom South Africa, a subsidiary of Vodacom Group, has unveiled a cloud-based phone to lower the cost of smartphone access in the country and speed up the transition of customers from older networks to modern 4G networks on the country’s most dependable network.

According to a 2022 report by the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, supported by Vodacom’s parent company, Vodafone Group, reducing device costs is critical to expanding smartphone access. For instance, the Alliance for Affordable Internet estimates that a smartphone priced at R1,094.24 (US$62/€56) could account for nearly 63% of the average monthly income across Africa. The report from the Broadband Commission recommended exploring thin-client phones, such as the new cloud-based phone delivered by Vodacom. This innovative cloud-based phone utilizes cloud computing to offer a range of features typically associated with entry-level smartphones at a more affordable price.

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HMD 105 4G and 110 4G with CloudApps in India

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Introducing the HMD 105 4G and HMD 110 4G, created to bring modern convenience and entertainment to everyone. With the introduction of YouTube, YouTube Music, and YouTube Shorts via the Cloud Phone App, entertainment and information are now at your fingertips whenever you need them.
 
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Introducing Cloud Phone by CloudMosa

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  • Closing the ‘B-Gap’ – How CloudMosa and HMD have cracked getting the next billion people online through a new cloud solution delivered on affordable devices
  • CloudMosa unveils new cloud-driven technology that makes internet and modern app experiences accessible on low-cost feature phones, piloting with HMD’s Nokia 110 4G (2023) and 106 4G (2023) devices
  • Opening significant business expansion and spectrum migration opportunities for telecom carriers, manufacturers, and content providers in the transition from 2G to 4G
  • Bridging the gap for underserved communities, fostering digital inclusion through easy internet access

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