Safaricom, Huawei launch Kenya’s first video ring back tone service

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 8 - Safaricom, in partnership with Huawei, has unveiled VybCall, Kenya’s first Video Ring Back Tone (VRBT) service, building on Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Safaricom and Huawei have launched VybCall, Kenya’s first Video Ring Back Tone (VRBT) service, allowing users to personalize caller waiting experiences with short-form videos. This innovation makes Kenya the first African country to introduce VRBT.

The service builds on the legacy of the nearly 20-year-old Skiza platform.
Key people involved include Safaricom’s CTIO, James Maitai, and Huawei’s CEO–Kenya, Gavin Gao.
VybCall offers new monetization opportunities for creators and businesses, transforming idle call time into a dynamic marketing space.

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