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Thursday, July 13, 2017

In first half, one million decrease in cell phones sales recorded

Figures went from 4.5 million equipment in 2016 to 3.5 million. The segment that grew the most is that of mid-range phones. According to GfK Argentina, the market showed an improvement in the last quarter. Enrique Marchisio, sales manager for LG Mobile, explained that the low range phones continue to maintain a 40% market share, where all the products of the government plan are concentrated, but tends to reduce. "The mid-range gets a larger stake and it is good news", he said. The most expensive equipment accounted for 7% of the market in 2015, fell to 1% in 2016 and this year would be around 2.5%.

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