Telstra Launches "Rugged" 3G Handset

Australia's Telstra has launched a new ruggedised 3G handset, the Telstra 158, designed for people who work outdoors or tradespeople who need a robust phone with the features and capability of a 3G wireless device.

Protected in rubber casing, the Telstra 158 handset is shock, dust and water resistant making it an ideal phone for those who need a heavy-duty reliable phone.

The sturdy handset comes with a compatible car kit, a handy belt clip and has an extended battery life. Other phone features include a larger handset face for easier calling and SMS messaging, plus video calling capability. It incorporates a 1.3 Megapixel camera, integrated MP3 player, MMS capability, hands-free speaker, plus wireless Bluetooth technology.

"The Telstra 158 is ideally suited to customers who work in the field or outdoors and need a rugged device that can be knocked around, but still has all the sophistication, speed and coverage of the Next G" network. This robust handset is the steel capped work boot of the mobile phone world," Telstra Business Group Managing Director, Ms Deena Shiff, said.

"Telstra's own communications technicians working in the field will be getting the Telstra 158. The handset will become part of their tool kit as we expect it will stand up well to the rigours of their work environments," Ms Shiff said.

Posted to the site on 3rd September 2007