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
When it’s time to get online, the MP02’s 4G LTE connection can be shared with a tablet/laptop – which means easier typing in comparison with a smartphone, and a bigger screen. This two-device approach means that the Internet is something you dip into, rather than the other way round.
Being here, being effective
Focus is at a premium in the digital age. The MP02 4G mobile phone makes it easier to be where you are, whether that’s a family weekend away or an important business meeting. It gives you freedom from a constant onslaught of designed-for-addiction notifications and other distractions. It puts you in charge.
Connection in the digital age
The Punkt. MP02 minimalist phone is built for connecting with people. It’s comfortable to hold and to use and features excellent audio quality and battery life: a voice phone that works as a phone, with up-to-the-minute styling and an interface that is elegant and efficient.
Low-key, stylish design
The instantly-recognisable MP02 is the work of renowned product designer Jasper Morrison. It is built around effective simplicity: press the phonebook button to make a call, press the text button to send a message. For everything else, there’s a fast, lean menu system: up, down, select, go.
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
The MP02’s unique ringtones have their own pedigree: they are the work of respected Norwegian sound artist Kjetil Røst Nilsen.
Rare tactility
The MP02 4G mobile phones feel solid in the hand. It’s well-balanced and is designed for one-handed use. The body is reinforced with glass-fibre and its textured finish is both protective and unusual. It’s a phone for keeping, not replacing.
Solid construction
The housing of the MP02 is reinforced with glass-fibre and finished with a tough, abrasion-resistant coating. Splashproof to IP52 standard.
Minimalist interface
The display is monochrome+ (black and white). Unusually, the minimalist interface is 100% text-based – no icons whatsoever. Click through in seconds: up, down, select, go.
“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
Tough build
The body of the phone is reinforced with glass-fibre for maximum durability. The recessed screen is protected with Gorilla Glass.
Comfortable ergonomics
Easy to hold and use – with real buttons. Remains cool during extended use.
Minimalist interface
Monochrome+ (black, white and occasional red). Unusually, it is text-based. Click through in seconds.
Simple navigation
Up, down, select, go. Quick to learn, easy to use. Dedicated Contacts and SMS buttons for instant access.
4G LTE connection
Voice communication via VoLTE. Internet access available to secondary devices via WiFi/Bluetooth/USB.
Minimalist SMS
T9 keypad as a backup to phone calls: texting with threaded messaging, MMS receipt/display and distinctive monochromatic ideograms.
Digital security
The operating system is hardened against attack.
Sunlight-readable display
Transflective LCD.
Excellent audio
The speaker housing is designed to optimise its acoustic properties.
Bespoke tones
Selection of original ringtones specific to the MP02, created by Norwegian sound artist Kjetil Røst Nilsen.
Bluetooth
Simple to connect to an earpiece or car system.
User-friendly battery life
Always have power.
Other tools
- easy-set alarm clock;
- stopwatch and countdown timer;
- world clock;
- basic calendar;
- notes feature with reminders option;
- calculator.
Compatible with Signal
Free international calls and texts (subject to data charges), with world-leading data security built in.
Personalisation
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
Pigeon uses the Signal protocol, recognised as the de facto standard for encrypted messaging. Signal is operated by an independent non-profit foundation and its code is open-source and therefore subject to public scrutiny. Unlike other services, metadata is encrypted (caller/sender, recipient, time of call/message, etc.). Central records are limited to when a Signal account was first created and the date of when it was last used, nothing more: messages and metadata are not stored on central servers. Signal’s users include the UK’s Conservative Party, the EU’s European Commission, and the United States government.
Group messaging
Send messages within groups of unlimited size.
Voice messages
Quick, convenient, and with a personal touch – send to an individual or to groups.
Self-destruct setting
All messages in a thread can be set to automatically disappear on recipients’ devices after they have been opened. Duration is adjustable, from seconds to days.
Quote message
Pick out and quote a message in a group discussion, for clarity as to what the response is referring to.
Read receipts
These indicate that a message has been opened by the recipient.
Typing indicator
Contemporaneous indication of when a party in the discussion is composing a message.
Dedicated notification sounds
Customisable alert tones (or none), specific to each discussion.
Note to self
Written and voice-based note-taking.
Registration Lock
This option provides extra account security with a settable PIN code at registration.
Archiving facility
In order to keep the in-box clear, individual message threads received on Pigeon via the Signal system can be archived.
View-once media
Receive images from contacts via Signal that are automatically removed once viewed.
Auto-trim messages
Turn on to automatically trim messages that exceed a certain limit.
VICUS phone case
Handmade in Marco Lazzaroni’s atelier in Ticino, Switzerland. Responsibly sourced leather from Tuscany, treated using the eco-friendly vegetable-tanning process.
(Note that as a handmade product, the texture of the leather may vary slightly from that shown in photographs).
QWSTION phone case
The QWSTION phone case is made in Zurich using Bananatex ®: a fabric notable for the fact that it comes from the banana tree. The lining is Merino-rayon felt, and the extractor strap is veg-tanned leather. The water-resistant coating is natural wax, and the entire product is plastic-free and biodegradable.
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About VICUS
The manufacturer VICUS was founded in 2015 by Marco Lazzaroni, with the aim of preserving traditional leather-working techniques.
Everything that the workshop produces is created by hand mainly by Marco himself.
Further info
QWSTION: the company
The manufacturer. Launched in 2008 by a team of five young designers, QWSTION produces a range of strikingly elegant and refreshingly eco-conscious bags and accessories.
They have established a strong reputation for combining classic Swiss minimalist design with 21st century sustainability.
Further info
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MP02 + phone cases
MP02 New Generation: Tech Specs
Dimensions
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Weight
100 g
Colour
Black
Body
Body Polycarbonate casing with textured
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)
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)
Display
Size: 2.0″
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)
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)
Audio
Front speaker
Rear (hands-free) speaker (1.5 W max output)
Front microphone
Rear (noise-cancelling) microphone
Audio power amplifier class K
Vibrating alert motor
Rear (hands-free) speaker (1.5 W max output)
Front microphone
Rear (noise-cancelling) microphone
Audio power amplifier class K
Vibrating alert motor
Processor
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 210
RAM
2 GB LPDDR3, 533 MHz
Storage
16 GB eMMC 5.1
Operating System
Apostrophy (APHY version 1.0)
Network bands
2G: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz
3G: WCDMA 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
4G: FDD LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 ,12, 17, 19, 20
3G: WCDMA 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
4G: FDD LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 ,12, 17, 19, 20
Carrier-related information
Single nano-SIM (4FF)
The MP02 is supplied unlocked
The MP02 is supplied unlocked
Connectivity
WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth v4.2
USB 2.0 with USB-C connector, supports USB-C to UBC-C data transfer
GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Bluetooth v4.2
USB 2.0 with USB-C connector, supports USB-C to UBC-C data transfer
GPS/AGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Sensors
Gravity + gyro
eCompass
eCompass
Battery
Type: 1,280 mAh lithium-ion
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.
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.
Functions
Phone calls, with noise-cancelling technology and hands-free option
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
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
Languages
UI languages:
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
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
Supplied with the MP02
USB-A to C cable (50 cm)*
USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter (9cm)
Getting Started guide
SIM-tray tool
*USB-C to C also supported.
USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter (9cm)
Getting Started guide
SIM-tray tool
*USB-C to C also supported.
Packaging
Length 161 mm, Width 81 mm, Height 44 mm
Non-inclusion of charger to reduce e-waste
Minimised packaging for 40% reduction of transportation CO2
Non-inclusion of charger to reduce e-waste
Minimised packaging for 40% reduction of transportation CO2
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Pigeon release note v1.2.0797
We are very sorry that the last Pigeon update v1.2.0794, released on Tuesday, October 18, 2022) stopped working, causing inconvenience to many people using the service. We’ve released an emergency update, v1.2.0.797, which fixes the issue, and we encourage you to update to this version to continue using Pigeon on your MP02. Sincerest apologies.
Emergency fix:
- General usage and set-up: The service is now working. It is possible to send and receive messages and make and receive calls.
Known issues:
- Group conversations: It is not possible to create groups or join groups by invitation links.
- Group conversations: It is not possible to initiate or join group calling conversations.
- Set-up: it is not possible to select image tiles with the Punkt. key on the CAPTCHA test. It is necessary to use the numerical key ‘5’ instead.
- Set-up: If the ‘Registration Lock’ feature is enabled on your Signal account with the same number on a smartphone device it isn’t possible to complete the set-up of Pigeon on the MP02 without disabling ‘registration lock’ on the other device first.
- Set-up: The ‘Call-me-instead’ option for receiving the Signal verification code currently leads to a black screen.
- Voice messages: it is not currently possible to adjust the volume while listening to a voice message.
- Conversations: Tagging functions are not enabled on Pigeon while typing messages.
We are working towards fixing these issues with the next Pigeon update.
For instructions on how to install and use Pigeon, please refer to the MP02 Pigeon User Manual
SW Version APHY v1.2 (v03.02.0360)
MP02 new generation (released 11/21)
New Features
- Language: The MP02 now supports Hebrew as system UI and input language.
- End-User Licence Agreement (EULA): It is now mandatory to accept the Punkt. EULA on the handset (follow instructions on the screen) before downloading and installing the latest software, APHY 1.2 (v03.02.0360).
- Voicemail: If you do not receive text messages from your service provider when you receive voicemail, you will receive a notification on your home screen if you have unheard voicemail message(s).
- Bluetooth 4.2 certified profiles:
- A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile
- AVRCP Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol
- DID Device Identification Profile
- DUN Dial-up Networking Profile
- GAVDP Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile
- HFP Hands-Free Profile
- HID Human Interface Device Profile
- HSP Headset Profile
- IOP Interoperability Test Specification
- MAP Message Access Profile
- OPP Object Push Profile
- PAN Personal Area Network Profile
- PBAP Phone Book Access Profile
Fixed Issues
- UI languages: a significant number of previously untranslated words have been identified and translated in several languages.
- UI: the Wi-Fi confirmation screen now displays correctly when the phone connects to a Wi-Fi network.
- Contacts: the bug that changed numbers labelled as ‘work’ to ‘office’ has now been fixed.
- Contacts: adding a number to an existing contact saved on the phone – and not SIM only - is now possible.
- Contacts: all contact information is included in the text message to the recipient when sharing a contact via SMS.
- Bluetooth: long device names are now truncated properly on the MP02 to enable pairing via Bluetooth.
- Language: Arabic is working as an input language again.
Known issues
- Voicemail: there is a bug that displays multiple 1s on the Home screen when accessing voicemail via the shortcut (numerical key 1); if this occurs, go to Menu>settings>voicemail. If your voicemail number is displayed correctly, press the Punkt. key and save the number. If no number is displayed, insert your voicemail number manually and press the Punkt. key to save. Return to access voicemail by long-pressing numerical key 1 when your voicemail number has been saved.
