BIC releases a disposable mobile phone

In a surprising move BIC, well-known for making disposable shavers and pens, has decided to release a mobile phone.

This isn’t your typical fully-featured, buy on a contract mobile phone though. This is a disposable device you buy off-the-shelf at most retail outlets.

The BIC phone will cost 49 Euros (US$78) and is capable of just making phone calls and sending text messages. It comes with a SIM card, 60 minutes of free calls, a phone number included in the packaging and a fully-charged battery. Extra minutes can be bought through the use of a mobicarte and works the same way as most pay-as-you-go schemes. The phone will initially only be available to buy in France.

BIC is marketing the phone as a second line, something for your kids to use or for situations where you need to give out a phone number publicly for a short period of time e.g. selling your car.

The phone itself is made by TCL, better known through its Alcatel brand, and the service provider is Orange France. Each phone guarantees the number included for at least 12 months and the 60 minutes of free calls are valid for 2 months after you activate the phone.

source : http://www.geek.com/