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Nokia 3310: The Most Popular Mobile Phone in History

Mobile phones industry is developing with gigantic paces: now we are surrounded by such a variety of models that it is easy to get lost in them. It is difficult now to believe that all of this magnificence has the same source. Some still remember a number of iconic models that impacted on the overall development not only of the market of mobile phones, but also the market of mobile phone networks as a type of service. An adequate model of phone enhances the number of subscribers of cellular networks.

Among these models is the most popular mobile phone in the history of Nokia. The model was sold in quantities exceeding 120 million units. If we take into account that fact that at the time of release of the device mobile phone services themselves were considerably more expensive, network coverage left much to be desired, then this result is truly magnificent!

The Nokia 3310 has become a model for design and functional for many copies, for a long time defining the appearance of mobile phones. Largely thanks to this model, Nokia became the very “monster” it is today. The functionality, by the means of today’s standards, was very small. However, the device is distinguished by reliability, quality reception, loud speaker and sensitive microphone that provides high level of communication. The size of the phone was a model of compactness, in a time when most phones were affectionately termed “bricks”.

Nokia 3310 had a very clear monochrome display. We can even not speak about the legendary game “Snake”. Even those who have never had Nokia phones know about it. The game is alive in the 3D version today. Disadvantages of the model did not go to any comparison with the advantages – no phone book (only memory of SIM card), a heavy battery in the first batches, etc. Taking into account the emphasis on ergonomics and call quality – these were trifles. Excellent plastic case and the possibility of using interchangeable panels (also a landmark move) – increased the lifetime of the phone.

It is worth noting that the most popular mobile phone in history became such a short time after entering the market, when it migrated from the medium price segment in the budget category. Nokia 3310 was sold out in the markets of developing countries.

Operators admit: thanks to the emergence of this model, an impressive increase of subscribers was marked, since the phone was reliable and accessible to the widest range of consumers.

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