After securing the rights of exclusively distributing solar powered mobile handsets from ZTE, Uganda Telecoms is now the sole distributor of the said ZTE solar powered phones which commenced in Arua. Arua is a region that has limited access due to the national security grid hence making the solar powered mobile phones a viable alternative for mobile communication without worrying about power issues.

To date, Ugandan natives have to walk long distances just to charge their handsets. With the introduction of these ZTE solar powered mobile phones, all that will be a thing of the past. All they have to do now is make sure that they position their phones under direct sunlight to enjoy continuous mobile communication.

The solar handset is manufactured from recycled materials and has a built-in solar panel, which generates enough energy from an hour of exposure to the sun to keep the phone going for 12 hours.

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Samsung Electronics unveils another mobile handset in the Samsung S5500E Lydford, an eco-slider phone encased in a blue casing with special eco features. First off, the phone and packaging (made of recycled paper and soy ink) is made from recycled materials.

Add to that the fact that unlike most phones, the Samsung S5500E Lydford even comes with an alarm that alerts you when the battery is full during charging times. This feature is a great highlight considering that most people today we want to save on energy. Also, this helps in preserving battery life and keep it from being overcharged.

For the standard feature of the Samsung S5500E Lydford, it has a 2.2” QWVGA screen, a 3 megapixel camera and of course the eco-sliding keyboard. No word yet on the date of release and pricing for the Samsung S5500E Lydford eco-slider handset.

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While many consumers are trying to figure out what phone to get, Sprint focuses on the accessories with a green tag to provide for the fashionable mobile device geeks of today. And among the new accessories released to the market today included a solar-powered charger and two carrying cases made from recycled plastic water bottles.

SOLIO Mono Hybrid Charger
A mobile device owner will never know when his gadget will run out of battery. One of the things that they would need would be a handy charger. The SOLIO Mono Hybrid Charger should come in handy as it can generate power both from the sun or from an electrical socket, depending on which is easily available

The SOLIO charger includes a large internal Lithium-ion battery that can easily be recharged via included USB cable, AC Travel Charger, or solar energy and retails for $59.99.

Nite Ize Sport Carrying Cases
To make sure that your phone is safe from potential harm like minor scratches or even dents, the Nite Ize Sport Carrying Case should be something useful. Other than being made from recycled materials, they also come in 2 colors and sizes. This retails at $19.99 over at the Sprint website.

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