RugGear RG740

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$475.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

RugGear

Regions

Worldwide

Manufacturing/Building Method

RugGear is manufactured in China by Shenzhen Bao Er Aidi Technology

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

The phones are sold as unlocked devices directly from the manufacturer and a number of online retailers.

There are a large number of GSM carriers that support RugGear phones. Mobile World live has a mapping service to determine GSM/LTE coverage in your area.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown.

Design Specifications

RugGear phones are designed to be IP68 certified waterproof and MIL- 810G for durability, dust, humidity, etc. All of their phones, even the feature phones, utilize Android OS.

Technical Support

Provided by RugGear

Replacement Components

Batteries and chargers are available at the RugGear support site

Lifecycle

RugGear provides a 1 year warranty

The general life cycle of a mobile phone is 1-4 years

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

To build a rugged phone that will stand up in the harshest work environments and still provide up to date hardware.

They also support worker safety with SOS and Lone worker solutions.

Vetted Performance Status

RugGear has tested the phones to meet IP68 and MIL-STD 810G standards: Data sheet

Safety

Depending on the areas that you are working in, RugGear has a number of partners that offer SOS/Lone worker services that you can subscribe to.

Complementary Technical Systems

RugGear has several accessories available

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

RugGear complies with all local frequency spectrum regulations as well as RoHS: RG 740

Evaluation methods

Internal testing.

Other Information

– Digital Trends – Best rugged phones 2017

– MBReviews – Best rugged smartphones 2017