Mascom International stocks the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand at KSh 3,600, a black corded receiver that plugs straight into a USB-C phone and comes with its own desk stand. Units on our shelf are brand new and sealed. Porodo, a UAE brand that builds phone and laptop accessories, gave the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand a noise-cancelling microphone and a coiled cable that stretches to about 1m. You can see it on display at our store in the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Designed for executives, lawyers, accountants and customer care staff, the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand turns a mobile phone into something that feels like a proper office line. Pinning a flat phone against your shoulder for an hour of client calls leaves the neck stiff and the screen smudged. A shaped receiver fits the hand and the side of the face instead, while the noise-cancelling microphone keeps your voice clear in a busy Upper Hill or Westlands office. When the call ends, the receiver goes back on its stand rather than sliding around the desk. With no battery inside, the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand never needs charging and is ready whenever the phone rings.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops carry only Bluetooth headsets, Mascom International keeps both versions of this Porodo receiver in stock, with and without the stand. At Mascom International, we're seeing receptionists and small business owners pick this model to give their front desks a tidy, professional look. Call in to test the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand on your own phone, or order on WhatsApp and pay when the parcel arrives anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand
How much is the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand in Kenya?
The Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand costs KSh 3,600 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, in a sealed box and finished in black. The price includes the receiver, its attached coiled USB-C cable, the desk stand and a 6-month warranty. That is KSh 1,100 more than the same-family handset sold without a stand at KSh 2,500. Pay cash or Lipa na M-Pesa in store, or order delivery and pay on arrival in any county.
Is the stand worth KSh 1,100 more than the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset?
The stand is worth the extra KSh 1,100 if the receiver will live on one desk, because it gives the handset a fixed home between calls. Without it, the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset at KSh 2,500 rests flat on the table or goes into a drawer. Both versions use a USB-C plug, a coiled cable and a noise-cancelling microphone. Choose the stand version for an office or reception desk, and the standalone receiver if you carry it around in a bag.
Does the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand work on Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom calls?
Yes, the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand works on any network because it only takes over your phone's earpiece and microphone. Safaricom, Airtel Kenya and Telkom calls, WhatsApp calls and M-Pesa customer care lines all come through it the same way. The phone still handles the signal, so reception depends on your device and the coverage at your office. Place the phone where signal is strongest, then use the cable's reach to sit comfortably.
Who should buy the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand, and who should skip it?
Buy the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand if you take long calls at a fixed desk, such as in a law firm, clinic reception, estate agency or accounts office. Skip it if you work on the move, take calls while driving, or own a phone without a USB-C port. Mobile workers are better off with the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset without the stand at KSh 2,500, while drivers should choose a Bluetooth headset instead.
Can I use the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand with a laptop for Zoom or Teams?
Most laptops with a USB-C port that carries audio will accept the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand as a headset for Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet. Select it as the speaker and microphone in the meeting app's audio settings. Not every USB-C port handles audio, and some older laptops have USB-A ports only. Bring your laptop to Mascom International and we will test the connection at the counter before you pay.
Is the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand good for a reception or customer care desk?
The Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand suits reception and customer care desks because staff can lift and replace the receiver like a landline. That habit is familiar to visitors and quicker than hunting for earbuds. Hotels in Mombasa, clinics in Kilimani and small firms in Industrial Area often run a mobile phone as the main business line, and this receiver gives that phone a proper desk presence. The coiled cable keeps it tethered and hard to misplace.
How does the noise-cancelling microphone on the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand help in open-plan offices?
The noise-cancelling microphone on the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand reduces background chatter, printer noise and street sound before your voice reaches the caller. In an open-plan office, that means clients hear you rather than the colleague at the next desk. The mouthpiece also sits close to your lips, which picks up your voice more strongly than a phone on loudspeaker. You can speak at a normal volume instead of raising your voice across the room.
Will the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand help with neck strain on long calls?
The Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand helps you avoid the awkward posture of pinning a thin phone between ear and shoulder. You hold a shaped receiver at a natural angle while the phone stays on the desk. Your other hand remains free to type notes, check records or sign documents between sentences. Accountants and lawyers who spend whole afternoons on client calls tell us this change alone makes long days easier.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Call Audio
- Corded handset in a classic receiver shape takes over your phone's earpiece and microphone for every voice call.
- The noise-cancelling microphone filters background chatter and office noise, so callers hear your voice more clearly.
- A built-in earpiece speaker delivers the caller's voice straight to your ear, just like a traditional desk telephone.
- Regular calls, WhatsApp calls and voice notes all route through it, since it handles whatever audio the phone sends.
- Plug-and-play operation means you insert the plug and the phone switches audio to the receiver, with no pairing step.
- There is no internal battery; the handset draws its small power needs from the connected device, so nothing needs charging.
- Calls stay private in shared spaces, because you no longer need loudspeaker mode to keep your hands free.
Compatibility
- The USB-C plug fits Android phones and tablets that use the reversible USB-C charging port.
- Most USB-C laptops that accept audio over that port can use it for Zoom, Teams and Google Meet sessions.
- Newer iPhones with a USB-C port generally accept it as well; test yours at our counter before buying.
- It is not designed for micro-USB or Lightning ports, so older phones need an adapter or a different headset.
- The phone handles the signal, so any SIM provider or calling app works the same way through the receiver.
- Compatibility depends on the port passing audio, and a few budget devices limit this, so a quick test is worth it.
- Plugging in occupies the charging port, so plan longer call sessions around your phone's battery level.
Build and Stand
- ABS plastic body is a tough, light material that copes with daily pick-ups and the odd knock off the desk.
- The classic receiver shape curves to fit the hand and rests naturally against the ear and cheek.
- A coiled cable that stretches to about 1m lets you lean back or turn in your chair mid-call.
- The coiled design springs back when you hang up, keeping the cord tidy instead of tangling across papers.
- The desk stand gives the handset a fixed resting spot, so it stays put between calls instead of rolling away.
- A black finish on receiver and stand blends with office desks, laptops, monitors and desk phones.
- The compact setup sits beside a keyboard or laptop without crowding the work area.
Inclusions
- The black receiver with its attached coiled USB-C cable, ready to plug into your phone on day one.
- A matching black desk stand, the part that sets this version apart from the KSh 2,500 standalone handset.
- Sealed Porodo retail packaging, which confirms the unit is unused when you open it.
- A 6-month Mascom International warranty against manufacturing defects, with claims handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk.
- A free test call at our counter, so you can check sound and compatibility with your own phone first.
Package Contents
Open the sealed Porodo box and you will find the black receiver with its coiled USB-C cable already attached, along with the desk stand that gives this version its name. Setup takes about as long as plugging the cable into your phone and setting the stand down. Mascom International checks every box seal before dispatch, and our team can confirm the printed contents list on WhatsApp if you want certainty before ordering an office set.
Warranty
Mascom International covers the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand with a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. That includes faults in the speaker, microphone, cable or plug that appear under normal use. To claim, bring the handset, stand and receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk.
Buying the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand from Mascom International
You can try the Porodo Classic Retro Type-C Phone Handset with Stand at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Our doors are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your phone along and make a test call before you buy. This version comes in black.
For stock checks, quotes for several office desks or quick questions, contact us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order ships with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Offices in Nairobi and its environs receive the handset the same day, and businesses in Nakuru, Thika, Nyeri, Machakos and other major towns get it the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The receiver and stand are covered by the 6-month warranty above. Mascom International publishes honest specifications, keeps prices accurate to the shelf and supports every buyer after the sale.
