Nokia 3310 mobile phone to be re-launched after being dubbed ‘most reliable phone ever’

NOKIA is planning to re-launch the 3310 - a phone loved for its hardiness and long battery life.

This exciting news for lovers of the vintage mobile was first reported by venturebeat, and is expected to be confirmed at a Mobile World Congress later this month.

The model was first released in 2000 and is predicted to make a comeback once again, at the cheap price of €59

Although there are a few 3310s still in existence and able to be bought on the internet, it can't be bought directly from the company currently.

The features which made it so popular include Snake II, Pairs II, a clock, calculator and the option to store reminders.

It was such a beloved phone that it is often a subject of memes and nostalgic images.

Since the early days of the 3310 Nokia has attempted to keep up with the wave of new smartphones but more recently has done better by making newer versions of old phones.

The launch event is on February 26 in Barcelona.

This will target the European market, with other regions for distribution not immediately known.

A former soldier and fan of the model could win the title of owning the oldest mobile phone as he still uses a Nokia 3310 which he brought almost 17 years ago.

Dave Mitchell brought his trusty phone in 2000 and claims that it only needs charging once every ten days.

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