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German telecom manufacturer — Europe's market leader in landline phones and one of few companies still making 'Made in Germany' smartphones. Consumer, business, and elderly-friendly ranges.
German telecom manufacturer, Europe's landline market leader and one of the few still making smartphones in Germany, with senior-friendly ranges.
Gigaset is a German telecommunications manufacturer, Europe's market leader in landline phones and one of the few companies still manufacturing smartphones "Made in Germany". With roots stretching back to the Siemens home communications division, Gigaset has supplied high-quality phones to European households and businesses for decades.
The company operates across B2C and B2B markets, with Gigaset Professional offering customisable business telephony, and a consumer range spanning smartphones, cordless phones, baby monitors, and devices specifically designed for elderly users.
Key products:
- Landline phones in cordless, corded, and VoIP models
- COMFORT range of easy-to-use cordless phones including the COMFORT 500
- Smartphones made in Germany, like the Gigaset GS6 (consumer) and GX6 PRO (5G rugged)
- GLX8, an outdoor/rugged device for demanding environments
- Baby monitors for video and audio monitoring
- Gigaset Professional B2B telephony with customisable solutions
- Elderly-friendly phones with large buttons, simple UI, and emergency features
- Service portal offering FAQs, manuals, software downloads, and compatibility checking
A strong European alternative for hardware shoppers who want German-manufactured communication devices instead of Asian-made alternatives. The "Made in Germany" positioning covers their smartphone line, something unique in the European market.
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