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Bontel LS930 | GSM Fixed Wireless Desk Phone | SIM Card Slot | Corded Handset | External Antenna
A landline-style set for reception counters that works on an ordinary mobile line, with no copper cabling required.
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Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
The Bontel LS930 is available at Mascom International for KSh 3,300, brand new and sealed. It is a GSM fixed wireless desk phone: a white landline-style set with a corded handset, an external antenna, a small monochrome LCD and a SIM card slot. Insert a mobile SIM and the Bontel LS930 makes and receives calls like a traditional office line, with no cabling or line installation. You can see one working at our store in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, where Mascom International stocks it beside our range of keypad phones.
Built for front desks across Kenya, the Bontel LS930 suits offices, shops, reception counters, schools, clinics and homes. Many businesses still want a fixed number on the desk that staff and customers recognise, but a copper line is slow to arrange and often unavailable in newer buildings in Kilimani, Westlands or Industrial Area. The Bontel LS930 solves that with a Safaricom, Airtel Kenya or Telkom SIM. A school bursar keeps one number for parents, a clinic receptionist books appointments from one handset, and a shop owner leaves the line on the counter instead of tying up a personal mobile.
Unlike a spare mobile phone, the Bontel LS930 stays on the desk, so it does not walk off in a pocket or get mixed up with personal calls. The corded handset feels like the office phones most people grew up with, which helps older staff and relatives who find touchscreens fiddly. Customers across Nairobi tell us they buy it to give a small business one dependable point of contact. Visit Mascom International to test the Bontel LS930 with your own SIM, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Bontel LS930
How much is the Bontel LS930 desk phone in Kenya?
The Bontel LS930 costs KSh 3,300 brand new and sealed at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. That price covers the base unit, corded handset, antenna and power adapter, plus a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Delivery is pay-on-arrival, so you inspect the phone before handing over money. It sits KSh 1,650 above the Bontel L1200 and Bontel B2160 keypad phones, a gap that reflects the desk format, the full-size handset and the mains-powered base.
How does the Bontel LS930 work without a landline connection?
The Bontel LS930 uses a mobile SIM card instead of a copper telephone line, connecting over the GSM network the way a mobile phone does. You slide a SIM into the slot, attach the external antenna and plug the base into mains power. Calls then go through your mobile operator and are billed at normal airtime rates. There is no installation visit, no line rental and no wall socket for a phone cable. If your office moves, the number moves with the SIM.
Which Kenyan networks work with the Bontel LS930, and does it keep working during power cuts?
The Bontel LS930 accepts a standard SIM from Safaricom, Airtel Kenya or Telkom, because it runs on the GSM network all three operate. Signal strength shows on the screen, and the external antenna helps in rooms where mobiles struggle, such as basements or offices deep inside a building. For KPLC outages, the unit carries a backup battery, so it can keep taking calls for a while after mains power drops. Leave the adapter plugged in during normal hours so the battery is charged for the next outage.
Bontel LS930 or a basic mobile phone: which is better for a reception desk?
For a reception desk, the Bontel LS930 is usually a better fit than a basic mobile such as the Itel 2163, which Mascom International sells at KSh 1,600. The Bontel LS930 has a full corded handset, a base that stays on the counter and an external antenna for weak-signal rooms. The Itel 2163 costs KSh 1,700 less and fits in a pocket, so it suits staff who move around. Choose the desk phone for a fixed office number, and the mobile for someone always on the move.
Can the Bontel LS930 send SMS and show who is calling?
Yes, the Bontel LS930 shows the caller's number on its LCD, and saved contacts appear by name from the phonebook. It also handles SMS, so a receptionist can confirm an appointment or reply to a customer by text. A call history lists missed, received and dialled numbers, which helps when the desk was empty over lunch. Redial and a loudspeaker for hands-free calls round out the everyday tools a small office relies on, all reached through simple menus on the small screen.
Is the Bontel LS930 good for schools and clinics in Kenya?
The Bontel LS930 suits schools and clinics because it gives one fixed number that parents and patients can save and reach reliably. A school office in Nakuru or Eldoret can keep it on the bursar's desk for fee queries, while a clinic in Kisumu can run appointment bookings from reception. The keypad is laid out like a standard desk phone, so any staff member can answer and dial without training. Because the number lives on the SIM, the institution keeps it when staff change.
Can I use the Bontel LS930 at home for an elderly parent?
Yes, the Bontel LS930 works well at home for elderly parents who prefer a traditional telephone to a mobile. The corded handset is comfortable to hold against the ear, and the phone sits in one place, so it does not get lost under cushions or left in another room. Family members can save their numbers in the phonebook for quicker dialling. Because it runs on a mobile SIM, it also suits homes upcountry where a fixed telephone line was never installed.
Who should buy the Bontel LS930 and who should skip it?
Buy the Bontel LS930 if you need a fixed desk number for an office, shop, school, clinic or home, with a handset anyone picks up without thinking. Skip it if you need to carry the phone around, browse the internet, use WhatsApp or take photos, because it is a calling and texting device only. Field staff are better served by a keypad mobile such as the Bontel L1200 at KSh 1,650, and anyone needing apps should look at the Itel A100c smartphone at KSh 8,300.
Technical Specifications
Display and Keypad
- Small monochrome LCD — shows dialled digits, caller ID and menus clearly while drawing little power.
- Status icons for signal, battery, date and time — staff check coverage and charge level at a glance.
- Desk-phone keypad layout — keys spaced like a traditional office telephone, easier to press than a mobile keypad.
- No touchscreen — nothing to crack, smear or confuse visitors and older users who simply want to dial.
- Digits appear as you press them — mistakes are spotted and cleared before the call connects.
Network and SIM
- GSM fixed wireless design — connects over the mobile network instead of a copper line, so no line installation.
- SIM card slot — takes a standard mobile SIM, and that SIM's number becomes the desk phone's number.
- Works with any GSM operator — choose the network with the strongest coverage inside your building.
- External antenna — attaches to the base and pulls in signal where handheld phones show weak bars.
- On-screen signal indicator — helps you position the phone in the spot with the best reception.
Call Features
- Caller ID — displays the incoming number, or the saved name, before you lift the handset.
- Phonebook — stores regular contacts for quick dialling, replacing the paper list taped beside the phone.
- SMS messaging — send and read text messages from the desk, useful for confirmations and reminders.
- Call history — lists missed, received and dialled calls so nothing slips past an unattended desk.
- Loudspeaker and redial — hands-free talking for group calls, plus one-press redial when a line is busy.
Power and Battery
- Mains power adapter — the base runs from a wall socket through the working day, like any desk phone.
- Built-in backup battery — keeps the phone working for a period when mains electricity cuts out.
- Battery level icon — the screen shows remaining charge, so you know how much backup time is left.
- Charges while plugged in — the battery tops up automatically from the adapter, with no separate charger.
- Low power draw — a monochrome screen and calling-only design use little electricity across a full day.
Build and Inclusions
- White plastic housing — a clean, neutral finish that fits reception counters, offices, classrooms and homes.
- Corded handset — wired to the base, so it never runs flat and cannot be misplaced around the office.
- Desk-standing base — sits flat and steady on a table or counter beside a computer or till.
- Detachable external antenna — packed separately and fitted to the base in seconds during setup.
- Power adapter supplied — everything needed to start is in the box except the SIM card.
Setup and Everyday Use
- Three-step setup — insert the SIM, fit the antenna and plug in the adapter, with no technician visit needed.
- Portable number — move the SIM to a new office and the same desk number follows you.
- Normal airtime billing — calls cost whatever your SIM plan charges, with no monthly line rental on top.
- Shared-desk friendly — any receptionist, teacher or family member can answer without learning a new device.
- Calling and texting only — no apps, browser or camera, so the line stays free for business calls.
Package Contents
The Bontel LS930 box from Mascom International contains the base unit, the corded handset, the external antenna and the power adapter. That covers everything needed to get the phone running except the SIM card, which you buy from your network operator and insert yourself. Our staff can help you fit the antenna and place a test call in store before you leave. Every unit is brand new and sealed, and we check the contents with you at collection or on delivery.
Warranty
The Bontel LS930 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. This includes faults in the base unit, handset, keypad and display. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street; bring the phone and your receipt.
Where to Buy the Bontel LS930 in Kenya
The Bontel LS930 is on display at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your SIM and make a test call before you pay. The unit comes in white.
For stock checks, multiple units for several branches, or help with setup, reach us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika and other major towns receive delivery within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every Bontel LS930 is backed by the 12-month warranty above. We give honest specifications, accurate pricing and real after-sales help, so the phone on your front desk keeps serving your callers long after the sale.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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