Nokia 1011

Nokia 1011

Mobile Nokia 1011
Manufacturer	Nokia
Compatible networks	GSM 900
Predecessor	None (First GSM Nokia)
Successor	Nokia 2110
Related	Mobira Cityman 2000
Form factor	Brick
Dimensions	195 x 60 x 45mm (with standard battery and internal antenna)
Weight	495g
Operating system	embbeded
Memory	99 entry Phonebook
Battery	Ni-CD 7.2V 900mAh
Data inputs	Numeric Keypad
Display	2-line, 8-character monochrome LCD with dedicated function symbols
Development status	Discontinued, extremely rare

The Nokia 1011 was the first mass-produced GSM phone. It was sold also as Mobira Cityman 2000. The typenumber refers to the launch date, 10 November, in 1992.^[1]

The black handset measured 195 x 60 x 45mm and featured a monochrome LCD display and an extendable antenna. The memory could hold 99 phone numbers. It did not yet employ Nokia's characteristic ringtone: that was only introduced in 1994. The phone operated in the 900 MHz band; existing units still function on GSM900 networks. It cost about 2500 DM.^[2]

The phone was able to receive SMS messages, even if Nokia says that 2110 was first SMS enabled GSM phone.^{[citation needed]}

In historical terms the Motorola MicroTAC and Nokia 1011 need to be set side by side. Together they tell a tale of two company strategies at the point of transition from analogue to digital mobile technology. Few would argue that the analogue Motorola MicroTAC was not the better mobile phone both technically and in terms of style. Yet for Nokia the one design to the new GSM standard opened up a market in over 14 countries; whereas for Motorola, each new analogue market necessitated a significant re-design.^[3]

The Nokia 1011 continued production until 1994, when Nokia 2110 was introduced as a successor.

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