dumbphone

A dumbphone is a simple cell phone that, unlike a smartphone, has no computer intelligence. It is only used for making calls and cannot be connected to the Internet.

Since smartphones are extremely sophisticated and come with an unusual range of functions, dumbphones offer themselves as a simple alternative for mobile communication. A dumbphone is similar in design to the first cell phones. It does not have a touch screen but a pushbutton or membrane keypad, the screen has a low resolution on which the phone numbers, time and short text entries for short messages are displayed.

For people who do not need the range of functions and services offered by smartphones or are overwhelmed with their operation, dumbphones offer an interesting and inexpensive alternative for mobile telephony.