Telstra T-Essential
| Version Number | Android 13 Go |
|---|---|
| Button Type | Touchscreen |
| Actual Display Size | 5 inches |
| Operating System | Android |
| Year of Release | 2024 |
| Average Price | $79 as of 03 07 2024 |
Where can I get this device?
- View Device at Telstra
- View Device at Kmart
- View Device at Australia Post
- View Device at Big W
- View Device at Target
Also available at other retailers.
Accessibility Features
Cognitive
- Additional Instructions
- GPS
- Photo Telephone List
- Screen Timeout Disabled
- Simple Instructions
- Simple Reminders
- Simplify Display
- Voice Notes
Hearing Impairment and Deaf
- Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
- Closed Captioning
- Front Facing Camera
- Text Messaging/SMS
- Vibrating Alerts - Adjustable
- Video Communications - Two-way
- Visual Alerts - Incoming Calls
Physical
- Automatic Answer
- Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
- Dictation / Speech-to-Text
- Headset - plug connected
- Predictive Text
- Speaker-phone option
- Stylus or Prosthetic Device support
- Switch control option
- Voice Recognition for Accessing Features
- Voice Recognition for Dialling
Speech
- Allows for sign language communication
- Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
- Messaging Options - Email
- Messaging Options - IM
- Messaging Options - MMS
- Predictive Text
- SMS Personalisation and Reuse
Vision
- Battery Alert - Audible
- Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
- Braille Display Support
- Brightness Adjustable
- Dictation / Speech-to-Text
- High Contrast Mode
- Power Cue
- Screen Magnifier
- Screen Reader
- Text Size Adjustable
- Text Style Adjustable
- Voice Control /Personal Assistant
- Voiced Menus
Where can I get this device?
Accessible Telecoms is a resource that provides free information on the accessibility features of different devices, however does not act as a retailer for those devices. Click on the links to view retailers that sell this device.
- View Device at Telstra
- View Device at Kmart
- View Device at Australia Post
- View Device at Big W
- View Device at Target
- Also available at other retailers.
More Information
Telstra T-Essential webpage
View InformationTelstra T-Essential Support webpage
View InformationTelstra T-Essential PDF
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