Cellular Technology

Wired News: Cheap Is New Cell-Phone Mantra:

"Pricey smartphones might get all the attention. But these days, much of the mobile industry is focused on making phones for people who today can't afford even a basic handset.

For instance, Philips Electronics recently announced that it has the electronics required to make a mobile phone that can be sold for less than $20. By 2008, the company hopes to be able to support handsets that cost less than $15."

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