In Africa, Blackberry has become the most popular smartphone in a booming market. While Blackberry’s stock may have dropped as low as

in America, its position in Africa has only gotten stronger in the last few years. In Nigeria for instance, Blackberry owns 40% of the smartphone market, and the figure is

. Their strategy in Africa has been to partner with regional carriers, offering unlimited data plans for a flat rate, along with access to Blackberry’s push email and messaging services. Cheap blackberries can also be found online, where a

offers African buyers a low cost-of-entry to the brand.