alcatel OT-E256

  • Released 2005, Q1
    75g, 22mm thickness
    Feature phone
    No card slot
  • N/A 192,582 hits
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    102x80 pixels
  • NO
    No video recorder
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  • 650mAh
    Li-Ion

alcatel OT-E256 - Specs

Network Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800
GPRS No
EDGE No
Launch Announced 2005, Q1
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 83 x 43 x 22 mm (3.27 x 1.69 x 0.87 in)
Weight 75 g (2.65 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type CSTN, 4096 colors
Size
Resolution 102 x 80 pixels
Memory Card slot No
Phonebook 250 entries
Call records 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
Camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker No
Alert types Vibration; Polyphonic(16) ringtones
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth No
GPS No
Radio No
USB No
Features Sensors
Messaging SMS, EMS
Browser No
Games 2
Java No
 Predictive text input
Organizer
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 650 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 270 h
Talk time Up to 10 h
Misc Colors Thinking Black, Metallic Blue, Lipstick Red

alcatel OT-E256 - User Reviews

  • This is my very first phone , i miss it so much ! I remember i bought it in 2006 damn time flies ....

  • That phone was my first phone I hope u guys put it back on the field again I miss it

  • my phone has blocked with phonelock how can i unlock it

  • the reason why you're seein' a red message sing at the top of your screen is cuz' your inbox is full so you need to delete some of your old messages and also this cell phone saves all the outgoing messages so delete them too time after time in order to keep more free space in your inbox ;)

  • this phone may not be up to date and have all the functions that new ones do, however it was cheap, is practical, has lasted three years, and has some handy qualities. it's very easy to use and cute. i love it.

  • I have this OT-E265 phone which I used to use some years ago. As my present phone is damaged, I took this one out just to find that I had to punch in a code to start it. And guess what, I have forgotten it. How do I override it so that I can use it. Many thanks

  • i have a problem with my ot e256 .. there is a small red message icon at them top of my screen, i am not recievin text messages and i would like to no how to fix this problem. i think thats why the red icon is up!

  • i think ur sim is at fault i have the same fone and i can send txts i send about 10 a day lol. if u have a call-abroad or a cheap sim, i think that's the problem. i once had a call-abroad AND cheap sim in the same fone and i couldn't send txts. i agree its a pain in the neck.

  • i have an alcatel ot-e256 and it does the same thing. the phone has been busy for months! I asked at the carphone warehouse about it and they said it would cost around �30 to fix it, which is daft coz i can buy a better phone for cheaper! it also has a bad signal and dreadful battery life. and mine won't charge properly. and the ringing volume is so quiet even on maximum volume. i'm getting a sony ericsson k310i this week, so i can trash this silly old phone!!!!

  • Hi Don, I've been looking at your prob and I think I know the answer. When I previously owned the Alcatel OT-E259 (http://www.gsmarena.com/alcatel_ot_e259-1415.ph­p) I had the same problem. When I first turned the phone on in the morning, or after a charge etc. and I tried to access the Directory, even after my network (T-Mobile) had been found, it would display 'Phone busy' too. I left it about 15 mins to recover and tried it again. I could open my Directory. I understand this is for some an unacceptable problem for some, but it's the only solution I know. I only have basic usage anyway. Hope it works and wish you luck wilsy!!! PS: For those of you who might be wondering, I don't work for Alcatel or T-Mobile or any other company. You might think though, just because of the words I use.

  • Hi again, Just noticed those looking for a security code. I have been a previous Alcatel user, quite a good experience. I think the phone's default security code is 0000 (Unless you've changed it). For the Motorolas, they seem to have six digit code, don't know what that's all about. But yeah, if it's 4 digits, then most likely 0000. But Alcatel recommends you change it, just incase. I think this is accessable via Menu>Settings>Security. Glad to lend a hand, wilsy

  • Hi all. I am considering a downgrade from the Motorola W377. It's all too much for me! I'm just a simple user! Think I should get it for Christmas? wilsy(!!!)

  • is it possible to add words to the t9?

  • I am interested also in finding a User Guide in English. I can't seem to find one in pdf anywhere and the Alcatel website just doesn't work!!!

  • This phone has always worked fine for me... Vibration is good enough to feel and the tones are loud enough to here but in a loud place you can sometimes not hear them as good.....

  • great little phone but i cant get any volume or vibrate when receiving a text message, tried alsorts to get a tone but just cant do it!! please help!! when receiving a call it works fine.

  • I Have one of these and ive had it for a a year now since it came out in the UK. The battery life hasnt changed a bit. Its always been great. Lasting for ages, well over a week. I like this phone. I like its design very much and the fact that its very simple.

  • i have one too and the battery lasts for 4 hours or so maximum

  • But apart from the poor battery, it is easy to use and people admire it all the time [Especially the lights that turn on when receiving a call or an sms] ;) How to send sms, for who was asking: Menu->Messages->Create message :D

  • Long lasting battery??? Are you kidding me? I have 2 days battery if I don't use it at all. If i speak, in 2 hours it's gone. It has nothing, no wap via CSD, let alone GPRS. Nothing nothing. This phone is just for making phonecalls from time to time and for tricking thieves with it's design. This is the cheapest thing Alcatel have done till now.

  • i�havent seen a worse phone...

  • the phone is ok and portable but the problem am having is that i dont no the security code.please do something about it.

  • I Like this phone. It has a nice design and feels comfortable when holding it. I also like it for the size and the long lasting battery power it has.

  • I like this phone much because of its size, its very handy and also feel comfort to carry and use.I am truely satisfied of its performance also.

  • I don't know my phone's security code help me please

  • I don't know if it is my problem only, but i am not receiving ALL the delivery reports even when the msgs are delivered! I'm sure the settings are ok! Am I the only one?

  • hey victor, i'm thinking of buying this phone, but I am afraid that the battery life is poor, how long does your battery last? and how about the signal reception, is it good? thanks!

  • I'm happy with it (after a week). No-nonsense gsm for those who want a small, light, phone that will allow calling and sms, but lacks fancy stuff.

  • I just bought the Alcatel 0t - E256, and I have no idea how to use SMS - I cant text people! Can someone tell me where to find it? Tx S.A

  • very weak signal comparing other phones and lacks calender and more useful alarms..think twice before buying it

  • i have an alcatel ot 256.. it's a good cell...but why it haven't got a foto camera ?! Tiomping

  • Please direct me to your website where I can read the manual for this phone . The phone sent to me from germany by my sister the manual was not sent along. taiwo

  • What i miss is a calendar like nokia�s phones and simple ringtones. Anyway is light and very cool to see. AND THE ALARM LIGHTS ARE AMAZING!

  • good, but lacks download ability. light weight.

  • hi i want to know how to get get my id number off my phone?

  • How many sms can it hold please? thanks

  • I want to know if he has any cable data..because i have a lot of ringtones on PC..and images..and i don`t know how to get them in the phone..pls help me

  • the battery keeps me 1-2 days and it has verry bad signal.

  • I bought this phone from Orange, and it is ideal for my needs. Only one problem - when accessing the directory it says "Phone busy" and does not work. I phoned Orange and they say this is a known fault with this and some other Alcatel phones. Apparently Orange are waiting for Alcatel to fix this problem, but allegedly Alcatel cannot say how long before this problem will be fixed. I'm a bit dissapointed that a good simple phone is let down by a probable software fault, and am also dissapointed that the company responsible cannot say how long before it will be fixed. So far my work-around is to group the directory numbers into the Family section and only use this as the directory. If anyone else has a better work-around or fix please post it here. I emailed the makers of the phone listed in the manual(www.tcl-ta.com), they emailed me back with a telephone number to call, but its always busy. Thanks, Don.

  • if any body was having trouble with the messages part and in the book it says there is a 'create' bit when there isnt i found out how to get the create bit. when i first got the phone i was looking at all the things on it but there wasnt a create bit so i left the phone to charge for 8 hours and about another 8 hours (consecutive) and then appeared! if you have any questions just email me!

  • i b rought this phone a couple of days ago ithink it really good who ever said the ringing volume isnt very good is lieing

  • its a good little phone, the games are cool and its nice and easy to use, but as said in another comment it is quite quiet when ringing as the tone is assending and gets louder the more it rings, so thats not too bad. xx

  • got the phone for christmas, a great phone and easy to use. I think i saw this question floating about and I would just like to reply saying that the phone does CANNOT download any ringtones. A great phone anyway 10/10

  • I got the phone for christmas.It is a nice looking phone but the only problem,its ringing volume is not very loud.Other than that no problem thankyou Nick

  • Hey, can somebody help me? I bought the E256. He is really great but I tried to download a new ringtone and it didn't work. Well, I got a SMS but when I opened it there were only some very weird signs but nothing else. Is it impossible to download new ringtones? Or was it just a crappy site? Thanks!

  • oh! I'll buy it for my Mom...this afternoon,for 690 RMB,with double batteries... what say you,man?

  • its a little funky fone, but how do u get on the wap internet on the fone??? can sum1 help me

  • help to turn language to english.first you press the first button on the left, then with the big button in the middle you go down in the menu till you find the image of settings, its something like a screwdriver.then you press the first button on the left to choose this and the second option you see then is the languages.hope i helped you.vss

  • Is there someone there can help me, i bought this phone from a russian Phone Company, but i have a problem, the menu in the phone is Russian , but i dont know how to change it to English, and the Manual is in Russian. An i cant seem to find a English manual, so can someone please help me to find a English Manual on the Net, og tell me what option number to go in to and so ? .

  • I saw it i liked it i bought it and that s a fact looks cool easy to use and so on BUY IT!!!!!

  • Very good phone!

  • This is a great phone - NOT EVERYONE wants a mobile as a toy i.e camera, games etc but to make and receive calls and a good looking basic phone like this is ideal - what matters in a phone is its signal strenght and battery life - all the important things when you need your phone in case of emergency. Guess thats why they call it a phone!

  • it isthe best phone i have ever had who cares if it doesnt have a camera. i mean what is the point of a phone. the point is to make and recieve calls and that is what it does. i would rate this phone a big 10/10!!!

  • this phone have chinese??

  • Had alcatel phone in the past, a 735 which was good, so buying the OT-E256 I thought was a good idea, WRONG!! Unfortunately I cannot even send SMS messages from this phone and WAP? there is no GPRS on my phone so cannot access Orange World (its an Orange network phone) VERY disappointed in phone as all it can do is make and receive calls and RECEIVE SMS texts!! Disgruntled buyer!!!

  • Hey i think this phone is a really cool design and i dont really care if it doesnt have a camera it is a cool design and when i saw it i just had to get it. Alcatel designs are very unique and i love them!

  • This one is so cute and small that I would buy it right now! The price 120$ tops..

  • I wish I could buy it right now!

  • Its low end phone stupido and not everone needs camera !!!next time just think with your brain, why has not camera ! who needs camera and features go to the high end S853

  • what is with alcatel and making new phone wit out a camera? And really small screens? the my-ontouch 756 and 735 are cool but cum on y make a fone 2day wit out a camera and it a crappy small screen? looks cool though

  • it seems interesting! when can I buy it?

  • It's a good choice for entry-level phones, I prefer it than other like Nokias (oh, that 2650 design!) or Motorolas, or Korean phones.

  • like SE z200, but the screen is far too small..