{"id":2000115895,"date":"2026-06-16T12:43:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T10:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000115895"},"modified":"2026-06-16T12:44:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T10:44:22","slug":"airtel-rwanda-partners-with-zte-to-expand-smartphone-accessibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/airtel-rwanda-partners-with-zte-to-expand-smartphone-accessibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Airtel Rwanda partners with ZTE to expand smartphone accessibility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The ZTE Blade A36 combines a 6.7inch immersive display, a solid 5000mAh battery, 64GB of storage, and a quality 13MP rear camera, making it an ideal smartphone for customers looking to stay connected, productive, and entertained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To further enhance the offer, customers purchasing the device at Airtel Service Centers will also receive one month of unlimited calls to all networks and 1GB of data every day for 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This initiative supports Airtel Rwanda\u2019s ongoing efforts to accelerate smartphone adoption and digital inclusion by making quality devices and connectivity more accessible to Rwanda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also reinforces Airtel Rwanda\u2019s \u201cSWITCH TO MORE\u201d or \u201cHITAMO IBIRENZE\u201d proposition; an ambitious commitment to empower customers with greater access to connectivity, affordability, convenience, and digital possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empowering customers to \u201cHITAMO IBIRENZE\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airtel Rwanda said its Hitamo Ibirenze proposition is designed to provide customers with greater value through a range of services and benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These include nationwide 4G coverage, ensuring fast and reliable connectivity across Rwanda, as well as affordable smartphone ownership through the newly launched ZTE Blade A36 and flexible financing options available at Airtel Service Centers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customers also benefit from the #NiZero initiative, which enables zero-fee money transfers across all networks and banks via Airtel Money, alongside voice and data bundle offers ranging from Rwf 100 to Rwf 5,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proposition further includes the MyAirtel App, which allows users to manage services conveniently, and strengthened customer protection measures aimed at reducing fraud and scams, reinforcing Airtel Rwanda\u2019s commitment to providing a secure and trusted network experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking on the partnership, Airtel Rwanda Managing Director Sujay Chakrabarti said the launch reflects Airtel\u2019s ongoing commitment to delivering meaningful value to customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAt Airtel Rwanda, we believe that digital access should not be a privilege but an opportunity available to everyone. Through our \u2018HITAMO IBIRENZE\u2019 proposition, we are committed to giving customers more of what matters most; more connectivity, more value, more convenience, and more opportunities to participate in Rwanda\u2019s growing digital economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur partnership with ZTE brings this commitment to life by making quality smartphones more accessible and affordable, helping more Rwandans unlock the full benefits of a connected future,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partnership also reinforces a shared vision between Airtel Rwanda and ZTE to bridge the digital divide through innovative and accessible technology solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ZTE has been a trusted network technology partner to Airtel for more than a decade supporting the delivery of reliable connectivity and digital services across our markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commenting on the collaboration, ZTE Rwanda Managing Director, Du Hailun said: \u201cAtZTE, we are committed to developing innovative technologies that make digital experiences accessible to everyone. Through our partnership with Airtel Rwanda, we are pleased to bring the ZTE Blade A36 to more consumers across the country, combining quality, reliability, and affordability in a device designed for everyday digital life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ZTE Blade A36 is now available at all Airtel Service Centers across Rwanda. Customers are encouraged to visit their nearest Airtel shop to purchase the device, explore financing options, and discover Airtel\u2019s full range of products and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond this initiative, Airtel Rwanda and ZTE intend to expand their collaboration by introducing a wider portfolio of smartphones catering to different customer segments, including premium devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These offerings will be supported by affordable device financing solutions through Airtel Money, providing customers with greater flexibility in how they purchase and own smartphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Airtel Rwanda and ZTE have launched the ZTE Blade A36 smartphone, aimed at expanding access to affordable digital devices across the country.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The ZTE Blade A36 will be available at Airtel Service Centers nationwide, priced at Rwf 119,000, as part of efforts to boost smartphone adoption.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The partnership between Airtel Rwanda and ZTE also includes added customer benefits such as free calls and daily data bundles for one month upon purchase.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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ZTE Rwanda Managing Director Du Hailun reaffirmed the company\u2019s commitment to delivering affordable and reliable smartphone technology to Rwandan consumers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Airtel Rwanda, in partnership with global technology leader ZTE, has announced the availability of the ZTE Blade A36 smartphone across Airtel Service Centers nationwide at an affordable price of Rwf 119,000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2000115901,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"byline":[170],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-2000115895","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","byline-igihe"],"bylines":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"contributors":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"featured_image":{"id":2000115901,"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/06\/2i1a67622i1a6762-37a57.jpg","alt":"","caption":"Airtel Rwanda and ZTE have launched the ZTE Blade A36 smartphone, aimed at expanding access to affordable digital devices across the country.","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":1000,"height":1250,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/06\/2i1a67622i1a6762-37a57.jpg","width":1000,"height":1250},"medium":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/06\/2i1a67622i1a6762-37a57.jpg","width":1000,"height":1250},"medium_large":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/06\/2i1a67622i1a6762-37a57.jpg","width":1000,"height":1250},"large":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/06\/2i1a67622i1a6762-37a57.jpg","width":1000,"height":1250},"full":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/06\/2i1a67622i1a6762-37a57.jpg","width":1000,"height":1250}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000115895","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2000115895"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000115895\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2000115905,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000115895\/revisions\/2000115905"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2000115901"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2000115895"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2000115895"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2000115895"},{"taxonomy":"byline","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/byline?post=2000115895"},{"taxonomy":"hashtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtag?post=2000115895"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}