5G smartphone features replaceable battery, MIL-STD-810H protection, triple rear cameras, and enhanced noise cancellation; ideal for first responders, business, construction, transportation and logistics

SAN DIEGO, CA, USA — December 3, 2024 — Kyocera a global leader in rugged devices, today announced that its ultra-rugged DuraForce PRO 3 Android smartphone is now available and on display in Verizon retail stores* nationwide, free for eligible government customers and priced as low as 99 cents for eligible business customers. Designed for first responders, small/medium-sized businesses, construction, warehouse/ transportation workers, and anyone working in harsh environments, DuraForce PRO 3 can be found on Verizon's SMB Business tables, where customers can get demonstrations and consult with Verizon representatives to qualify for special pricing. In addition, Kyocera is offering a 10 percent discount on select accessories including extra batteries, charging units, PTT headsets and more at its Solutions Store through January 3, 2025.

DuraForce PRO 3's X-frame structure is designed to handle the toughest work environments with enterprise-level durability. Its protection against drops, dust, spills, and hazardous materials (MIL-STD 810H, IP68 dust and waterproof protection plus Class I, Div. 2 hazardous)1, blazing 5G speeds and Wi-Fi 6E connection ensure reliable communications. DuraForce PRO 3 also supports Verizon One Talk2 for seamless management of business and personal phone lines on a single device. Enhanced security features including dual SIMs for public and private network support, enterprise-grade Wi-Fi, and improved GPS dual-band location sensing help keep crews and data safe and secure. According to VDC Research, rugged smartphones have been proven to deliver a 53 percent lower total cost of ownership (TCO) than non-rugged smartphones when supporting similar business and mission-critical frontline mobile applications.3 Key features are packed into DuraForce PRO 3 to perform in the toughest vertical industries, including:

• First Responders Since DuraForce PRO 3 is compact enough for use as a body-worn device, Kyocera has partnered with Visual Labs to provide this solution to police departments. The smartphone delivers reliable mission-critical communications with MCPTT2 capability, loud-clear 100dB+ audio for noisy environments, AI-enhanced dual-mic noise cancellation, an all-day replaceable battery, plus a scratch- and shatter-resistant display designed for outdoor visibility with glove and wet-touchscreen operation for police, fire, emergency crews and other first responders.

• Transportation & Logistics Enterprise Push-To-Talk (PTT)2 remains especially important in this industry's noisy environments ™ along with AI-enhanced audio, dual-mic noise cancellation, PTT+2 support with key accessories like vehicle charging kits and mounts, and improved dual-band GPS for driver safety. For trucking companies and others that deal with hazardous materials ™ including airplane refueling and rail cargo handling ™ DuraForce PRO 3 is certified for use in Class I, Div. 2 hazardous locations.

• Construction Designed for all-day use, the device features a removable and replaceable rugged battery (4270mAh lithium polymer) with a slide-lock to prevent unintended removal. An outdoor-visible display and enhanced cameras (64MP main, 16MP wide-view, 2MP macro) help ensure projects are well documented.

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