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India's Hike unveils cellphones that work without active data
Published Wed, Jan 17, 2018 · 09:50 PM
Bangalore
WHATSAPP rival Hike of India is introducing a version of Android that lets users message, make payments and access information without an active data connection, seeking to offer services to people who aren't yet able to access the Internet.
The modified mobile software, called Total, will be available on four devices starting in March, Hike said in a statement on Wednesday.
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