Punkt MP02
Punkt's buttons-only phone for calls and texts, which can also share its internet as a hotspot. It can't install apps.
Makes calls on 0 of 10 networks
4G calling: 0 from ≈ $417 (US$299)
Does it work on my network?
| Network | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Bell | Not confirmed |
| Freedom Mobile | Not confirmed |
| Rogers | Not confirmed |
| Telus | Not confirmed |
| Chatr (Rogers) | Not confirmed |
| Fido (Rogers) | Not confirmed |
| Koodo (Telus) | Not confirmed |
| Lucky Mobile (Bell) | Not confirmed |
| Public Mobile (Telus) | Not confirmed |
| Virgin Plus (Bell) | Not confirmed |
Where to buy
Out of stock right now. Punkt. (punkt.ch) will tell you if it's back in stock. Get notified by Punkt. (punkt.ch)
- Punkt. (punkt.ch) Out of stock: notify-me sign-up ≈ $417 (US$299) checked 19 Oct 2026 · Punkt's store set to Canada prices it in US dollars. Sold out, with a notify-me sign-up; no restock date
≈ prices are converted at the European Central Bank's exchange rate on 4 November 2026. They don't include shipping, or any import VAT and fees charged on delivery.
Features
| No | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | Yes |
| Maps | No |
| Web browser | No |
| No | |
| Picture messages (MMS) | No |
| Music player | No |
| FM radio | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Dual SIM | No |
| Headphone jack | No |
| USB-C charging | Yes |
| Emergency button | Not confirmed |
| Camera | None |
Specs
| Style | Bar |
|---|---|
| Software | Apostrophy (APHY 1.3) |
| Battery life | Up to 7 days on standby (maker's figure) |
| Talk time | Up to 4 hours |
| Battery capacity | 1280 mAh |
| Screen | 2.0" |
| Weight | 100 g |
| 2G | Yes |
| 4G bands | B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B19, B20 |
| 4G calling (VoLTE) | Yes |
| Model number (Canada) | MP02 |
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Sources
- Canada: Punkt store with "Canada (USD $)" selected shows MP02 at $299, sold out with Notify me (checked 2026-10-19). One MP02 model; bands from the same product page
- price from CHF 299, sold out + notify-me prompt, 2.0in QVGA, 100g, 1280mAh, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, LTE 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/19/20, USB-C, BT 4.2, Wi-Fi tethering/USB/BT, nano-SIM, no camera mentioned, OS Apostrophy
- whatsapp false: MP02 4G cannot use WhatsApp
- listed in support index: only Punkt-authorised apps (content not opened)
- volte: release note 'Improved handling of VoLTE services for specific carriers in the UK, Norway, and Italy' (carriers not named)
- form_factor: bar phone with keypad (Punkt product page)
- camera_mp: "no camera, no touchscreen, and no app store" (Punkt support, fetched via .md variant)
- maps: Has GPS module but "does not support navigation or location-based services in the conventional sense"; GPS off by default, for emergency calls
- music_player: MP02 instruction manual (v2.0, Jan 2022): its complete contents list calls, SMS, contacts, clock, calendar, calculator, notes, Bluetooth and hotspot only; no music or MP3 player
- fm_radio: MP02 instruction manual (v2.0, Jan 2022): its complete contents list calls, SMS, contacts, clock, calendar, calculator, notes, Bluetooth and hotspot only; no FM radio
- email: MP02 instruction manual (v2.0, Jan 2022): its complete contents list calls, SMS, contacts, clock, calendar, calculator, notes, Bluetooth and hotspot only; no email
- browser: MP02 instruction manual (v2.0, Jan 2022): its complete contents list calls, SMS, contacts, clock, calendar, calculator, notes, Bluetooth and hotspot only; no browser
- mms: MP02 instruction manual (v2.0, Jan 2022): its complete contents list calls, SMS, contacts, clock, calendar, calculator, notes, Bluetooth and hotspot only; text messages are SMS only
- headphone_jack: Manual: wired earpieces connect via USB-C (analogue USB-C earpiece or adapter)
- radio.volte: German hotspot FAQ: phone "unterstützt außerdem VoLTE für Sprachkommunikation" (the en-US 2063117 version omits this line)
- battery_life: Standby: 180 h; Talk time: 4.2 h
- US version. Maker support article
- US version. AT&T tested-and-approved device list PDF, 29 Nov 2022
- US version. camera/app store/whatsapp: https://support.punkt.ch/en-US/articles/mp02-4g-minimalist-phone-(new-generation)-292483 — 'There's no camera, no touchscreen, and no app store.'; 'does not support apps like WhatsApp, Spotify, email, web browsing'
- CH version. band/carrier support
Still being verified: status: 'current' per coordinator instruction because of notify-me sign-up; no Punkt statement of restock or discontinuation was found, so it may be effectively discontinued, form factor: not read on any page (null).