The Samsung Rugby has be ruggedized to military specs to protect the phone against dust, shock, vibration, humidity, solar radiation, altitude and tempurature. Key features include a 1.3 megapixel camera, MP3 player, microSD slot good up to 8GB's, PicBridge, PTT, GPS and 3G data speeds.
Buying a replacement phone will not affect your existing service contract, but are generally more expensive, since they are not being discounted by your carrier.
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Carrier Compatibility
Properly unlocked, this phone should be compatible with:
AT&T - Note! Always confirm compatibility before purchasing.
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