Nokia touts cheapest color handset in India
Aimed at first time buyers and a successor to the successful Nokia 1280 which sold more than 100 million units, the entry level Nokia 105 is priced at just 1,249 rupees (US$22.90).
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Nitin Puri discusses key mobile communications developments in India, home to one of the world's largest mobile phone population.
Nitin Puri
Originally from Canada, Nitin has been residing and working in India since 2009. He has worked in different ICT industries in countries such as India, Canada, and Tanzania. He is an avid follower and application developer within the growing mobile phone sector in India.
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