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$40 Smartphone Initiative Aims to Connect 20 Million
Key Takeaways
- Coalition targets $40 price point using Android Go and MediaTek chipsets to connect unconnected populations
- Rising semiconductor and display costs have added $3-5 per unit since planning phase
- Telecom operators subsidize devices through bundled airtime packages with 12-month commitments
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DT Editorial Team··5 min read·via techcrunch.com