Huawei says it will introduce an affordable 5G-compatible mobile device to its African customers by the end of this year, reports BiztechAfrica.

The new handheld devices will be sold for USD 150, the company said during a virtual tour of the Huawei Galilea Exhibition Hall for some selected journalists from Africa.

Huawei did not give details about the specifications of the upcoming new 5G smartphone, except to say that it’s going be very affordable.

The company added that it will be working with industrial partners and governments across the African continent to advocate that taxes on smartphones be drastically reduced to enable the new devices to become affordable for consumers.