What's this generation with without the internet, the internet is basically an integral part of our lives and it's in no way a limitation for Bitcoin.
it is still possible to make a transaction with bitcoin via sms, it just seems that it has not been implemented yet and how many countries are doing it, I'm not sure if it is implemented in India or Africa.
haven't heard nor come across this information, personally I doubt it's authenticity but until I am able to confirm it, I rest my case.