Motorola StarTAC mobile phone, 1997.

Made:
1997 in England, Hampshire and Basingstoke
STAR TAC mobile telephone by Motorola, Alencon Link STAR TAC mobile telephone by Motorola, Alencon Link

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STAR TAC mobile telephone by Motorola, Alencon Link
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STAR TAC mobile telephone by Motorola, Alencon Link
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

STAR TAC mobile telephone by Motorola, Alencon Link, Basingstoke, Hampshire, 1997.

The Motorola StarTAC mobile was first released in early 1996 and was the first ever clamshell (flip) mobile phone. It was not commonly available in the UK.

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
1997-1650
Materials:
body: black plastic
type:
cellular telephones and telephones
credit:
Motorola (European Cellular Subscriber)