Before their were phone cases, there was faceplates.

A monumental and legendary mobile blew us mobile phone users away, back in 2000. That was the Nokia 3310.

Fast forward to 2017 and the iconic handset is back with a fresh new set of colours and a customisable retro user interface. Yes, the global phenomenon of the Nokia 3310 is set to release in New Zealand.

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, introduces the Nokia 3310 3G. The new colour schemes and overhauled interface lets fans pick a theme to suit their mood, this modern classic is now 3G enabled. And yes, it still has Snake.

Available in New Zealand from the 7th of November 2017, the Nokia 3310 3G combines the talk and text appeal of the current model with a 3G data connection, meaning you can now enjoy the classic across more countries.

The new Nokia 3310 3G will be available exclusively through Spark and customers can pre-register their interest from today HERE.

“We’re excited to provide our customers with a Kiwi favourite and to celebrate this awesome comeback Spark will be hosting an open event at Spark City in Auckland on the 2nd of November 2017 from 10am to 2pm where members of the public can put their Snake skills to the test. Those with the highest score will walk away with their very own 3310 before it hits our shelves,” says Clive Ormerod, GM Customer & Marketing at Spark New Zealand.

The retro user interface has been improved to deliver an enhanced, customisable experience which means you can now change the icon colours and position to ensure your favourite functions are exactly how you want them to be.

“Our reimagining of the Nokia 3310 has been a global and cultural phenomenon. In a world dominated by smartphones, the mix of nostalgia and a beautiful phone that just keeps going has captured people’s imagination. Our fans around the world have been asking for this iconic phone to support 3G. Fans asked, we listened, and today we’re pleased to announce the Nokia 3310 3G arrival in New Zealand,” says Mark Trundle, Regional GM, HMD Global.

In keeping with the series’ bold and colourful heritage, the Nokia 3310 3G is available in two distinctive colours – the ever popular charcoal and warm red both with a matte finish and new silver keypads.

Ergonomically redesigned for an even better in-hand experience, Nokia 3310 3G has more spacing between the buttons, letting you dial, text and tweet more comfortably.

The addition of 3G data connectivity brings this popular phone to even more fans around the world. The Nokia 3310 3G has up to 6.5 hours of talk time and an impressive up to 27 days of standby time so you’re always able to stay in touch.

Nokia 3310 3G Details:

• Standby time: up to 27 days
• Talk time: up to 6.5 hours
• MP3 playback up to 40 hours
• FM radio playback up to 35 hours
• The Nokia 3310 3G will retail for a price of $99 (NZD) with roll out 7th of November 2017, Warm Red colour is exclusive to The Warehouse and Warehouse Stationery.

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