The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has updated the list of type-approved phones to 2,197, reflecting 42 new devices since 2023. Despite regulatory efforts, Chinese phones, especially those under the Transsion Group (Tecno, Infinix, iTel), dominate the Nigerian market, accounting for an 80% market share. The NCC warns against buying unapproved phones as counterfeit handsets are rampant, posing quality and safety risks. Despite challenges, Africa’s smartphone market grew by 12% in Q3 2023, boosted by affordable Chinese brands. Samsung, however, saw a 13% decline in market share. What are your thoughts on the impact of counterfeit phones?
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Some phones should be banned to avoid the spread of canterfeit ones