MITSUBISHI Model G310 Mobile Phone

Circa 1999

A basic, budget-friendly mobile phone that operated on digital PCS networks in the late 1990s.

Use Case:

Designed for straightforward, portable voice communication on digital PCS (Personal Communication Services) networks. It was designed as a simple bar-style phone, focusing on essential functionality rather than advanced features. It included a monochrome LCD display capable of showing six lines of text, a 100-entry contact list, a clock, calendar, and an alarm.

Historical Significance:

The G310's historical significance lies in its role as a basic, no-frills option during the transition period from analog to digital cellular technology in North America. Unlike the flashy flip phones or dual-mode offerings, the G310 focused on providing affordable access to the new, clearer digital networks, helping to expand the overall mobile phone user base. It represents a time when carriers needed diverse handset offerings to cater to different segments of the market as mobile technology became mainstream.

NOTE: 2-Units available.

(H-13.5cm x W-4.5cm x D-2.5cm)