The MP02 New Generation 4G voicephone
Looking for balance? Here it comes.
Designed with the 21st century in mind.
“If anyone wants to talk to me, they can give me a call. Other forms of communication, for example email or social media, are available when I choose to use them – and via a linked device that allows me to use them more effectively.”
Petter Neby, founder of Punkt.
The Internet as a tool
Being here, being effective
Connection in the digital age
Low-key, stylish design
Designed for security
The MP02’s minimalist operating system is hardened against attacks. Coupled with the fact that it is not designed around its owner entering sensitive personal information like bank details, private images, etc., this is a phone built for autonomy in the 21 st century.
Pigeon
The MP02 is the first voicephone to offer a downloadable privacy feature that uses the Signal protocol to provide free, encrypted Internet-based calls and texts worldwide via Wi Fi or mobile data (subject to data charges). We believe Signal provides vastly greater security compared to the widely-used encrypted alternatives, which exist primarily as tools for harvesting and selling valuable metadata (contacts lists, who communicated with whom, when it happened, etc.). In the Signal system, all metadata is encrypted.
By using the Signal-protocol, it is possible to add group messaging and voice messages to the MP02.
Donate:
Signal is provided by a non-profit foundation. To find out how to support the work that they are doing, click here.
Bespoke tones
Rare tactility
Minimalist interface
“The MP02 builds on the paradigm shift of its revolutionary predecessor. From components to aesthetics, it’s an entirely new product inside and out – with a particularly striking contextual user interface.”
Design by Jasper Morrison
The body of the phone is reinforced with glass-fibre for maximum durability. The recessed screen is protected with Gorilla Glass.
Easy to hold and use – with real buttons. Remains cool during extended use.
Monochrome+ (black, white and occasional red). Unusually, it is text-based. Click through in seconds.
Up, down, select, go. Quick to learn, easy to use. Dedicated Contacts and SMS buttons for instant access.
Voice communication via VoLTE. Internet access available to secondary devices via WiFi/Bluetooth/USB.
T9 keypad as a backup to phone calls: texting with threaded messaging, MMS receipt/display and distinctive monochromatic ideograms.
The operating system is hardened against attack.
Transflective LCD.
The speaker housing is designed to optimise its acoustic properties.
Selection of original ringtones specific to the MP02, created by Norwegian sound artist Kjetil Røst Nilsen.
Simple to connect to an earpiece or car system.
Always have power.
- easy-set alarm clock;
- stopwatch and countdown timer;
- world clock;
- basic calendar;
- notes feature with reminders option;
- calculator.
Free international calls and texts (subject to data charges), with world-leading data security built in.
Owner’s name can be displayed when the keypad is locked, for easy differentiation between multiple handsets.
Pigeon is Signal-compatible
Pigeon is compatible with the Signal system which uses VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology to make phone calls and exchange text messages.
Note: Pigeon is an independent creation and has not been endorsed by The Signal Technology Foundation
Pigeon is private
Group messaging
Voice messages
Self-destruct setting
Quote message
Read receipts
Typing indicator
Dedicated notification sounds
Note to self
Registration Lock
Archiving facility
View-once media
Auto-trim messages
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High-durability coating
Front glass-fibre reinforced (10%)
High-dispersion rear speaker housing
Soft-touch rear pad
Backlit keys
Anodised aluminium Power key and SIM tray
Splash-proof to IP52 (IEC standard 60529)
Up to 80% recyclable materials (ex. battery)
Aspect ratio: 4:3
Resolution: 320 x 240 (QVGA)
Type: VA TFT transflective (sunlight-readable)
Viewing angle: > 80 / 80 /80/80
Protection: Gorilla Glass 3 (fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating)
Rear (hands-free) speaker (1.5 W max output)
Front microphone
Rear (noise-cancelling) microphone
Audio power amplifier class K
Vibrating alert motor
3G: WCDMA 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
4G: FDD LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 ,12, 17, 19, 20
The MP02 is supplied unlocked
Bluetooth v4.2
USB 2.0 with USB-C connector, supports USB-C to UBC-C data transfer
GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
eCompass
Charging method: USB-A to C and USB-C to C
Charging time: 2.5 hours (max.)
Standby time: 180 hours
Talk time: 4.2 hours
Anticipated lifespan: 5 years
Actual performance will vary according to usage
The battery is non-removable and irreplaceable.
SMS with predictive text-entry, user dictionary, threaded messaging, monochrome ideograms and MMS receipt/display
Contacts
Notes (with reminder facility)
Clock (including alarm clock, stopwatch, countdown timer, world clock)
Calculator (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Month-view calendar
Internet tethering (WLAN, Bluetooth and USB)
Aeroplane mode
OS updates via WLAN or 4G LTE
Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish, Russian
Input languages:
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter (9cm)
Getting Started guide
SIM-tray tool
*USB-C to C also supported.
Non-inclusion of charger to reduce e-waste
Minimised packaging for 40% reduction of transportation CO2
Known issues in Pigeon v1.0.0777
- Displaying images: when selecting received images in a message thread, the screen becomes darker.
- Forwarding a video or document file: this sometimes causes the MP02 to return to the Home screen.
- Exiting Pigeon: this may occasionally cause the system to freeze for a limited period.
- Accessing a new message from a notification: the message is highlighted but its font size may not be enlarged.
- Notifications: these may sometimes be produced with a slight delay, especially if the MP02 is locked.
- Incoming calls: these may occasionally not be received, especially if the MP02 is locked.
- Groups: it is not yet possible to appoint a group member as an additional
- Notifications options screen: this currently has a scrolling issue.
- Calls: an echo is heard in some circumstances.
- Message thread: moving through a message thread will sometimes cause the highlighting to jump too
- Confirmation messages: some of these still appear in English, despite the MP02 being set to a different language.
