Nokia Offers to Swap Customers’ Phones with Lumia 520

Nokia has entered into partnership with Airtel to exchange any of its current phones with Lumia 520 and get free data on it. Interested customers will visit any Airtel shop with the old but functional device of any given brand and network, then pay an exchange fee of N23, 990, to own the Lumia 520. Airtel will then give 6 months free airtime for on net calls and data worth N6, 000. The Nokia Lumia 520 phone retails for N28, 000 and giving a discount of N4, 000 on this offer. Speaking on the offer, the Chief Sales Officer of Airtel Nigeria, Inusa Bello, said “The phone upgrade programme is yet another unique initiative by Airtel and Nokia to provide Nigerians a rare opportunity to own smartphone devices, complete with innovative applications to enhance their communication experience. Also, the additional value of free voice and data services is one more reason for consumers to port to Airtel.” General Manager, Nokia West Africa, Mr. Chris Brown said “Nokia was ecstatic that the Lumia 520 had been chosen as the smartphone of choice for consumers to get their first smartphone experience on. He also applauded Airtel for leading the way on a much requested upgrade opportunity which will offer consumers the best starter kit with the device discount and a fully loaded phone with free airtime and data for easy internet access.”