Phones & Tablets

Phones, tablets and connected devices for personal and business use

This section gathers everything that connects people to a network: smartphones in the pocket, tablets at the desk and on the move, desk phones in offices and meeting rooms, audio and video conferencing units in shared spaces, and wearables on the wrist. The accessories that go with each device class live alongside them so a buyer can specify a phone and the case it needs in the same order.

What this category covers

Mobile phones (smartphones and feature phones), tablets in different sizes and platforms, desk telephones and DECT handsets, audio and video conferencing speakerphones and bars, smartwatches and other wearable electronics, and the smartphone, tablet and wearable accessories that complete each setup.

Who this category is for

IT teams equipping field, office and remote staff with phones, tablets and conferencing hardware; procurement teams refreshing fleet devices; and individual buyers replacing or upgrading personal phones, tablets and wearables.

How to plan a phone or tablet rollout

Start with the use, not the device

A phone for a service technician needs ruggedness and a long battery; a phone for an executive needs a clean form factor and good cameras; a tablet for the warehouse needs barcode and dock support, while a tablet for design needs a high-quality screen and pen. Defining the use first cuts the device shortlist quickly.

Plan the platform across the fleet

Mixing iOS and Android in one fleet is workable but doubles support effort. Most organizations standardize on one platform per role, with a small exception list. The choice affects which Mobile Device Management (MDM) and security tools are needed.

Specify the accessories alongside the device

The cheapest phone becomes expensive when nobody costed the cases, chargers, screen protectors and replacement cables. Specify the accessory bundle at order time, especially for fleet rollouts where staggered delivery becomes a logistics problem.

Subcategories at a glance

Mobile Phones and Smartphone Accessories

Current-generation smartphones for personal and fleet use, plus cases, chargers, powerbanks, holders and cables that go with them.

Tablets and Tablet Accessories

iPad and Android tablets in 10- and 12-inch sizes, with stylus pens, keyboard cases and dock options for hybrid work.

Telephones and Conferencing

Desk phones, DECT handsets and audio and video conferencing speakerphones for shared meeting and reception spaces.

Wearable Electronics

Smartwatches and fitness trackers, plus replacement straps and small accessories.

What to confirm before ordering

• Use case and operating environment for each device?
• Platform standardization (iOS or Android) and any exceptions?
• Accessory bundle costed alongside the device?
• Charging and data infrastructure ready for the new fleet?
• Support and replacement plan for the device's expected life?

Frequently asked questions

iPhone or Android for a corporate fleet?

Both work. iPhones simplify support with a narrower hardware range and longer software updates per device. Android offers a wider price range, more rugged options, and easier integration with non-Apple infrastructure. Most large fleets standardize on one and accept a handful of exceptions for executives or specialized roles.

Should we issue tablets alongside notebooks?

For sales, field service, retail and healthcare staff, a tablet often replaces or complements a notebook for shop-floor work. For knowledge workers in offices, a tablet is rarely the right second device; a second monitor or a better notebook usually serves better.

Are desk phones still relevant?

For reception desks, meeting rooms, factory floors, retail stores and front-of-house staff, yes. For knowledge workers in office or hybrid roles, softphones on notebooks or smartphones have largely replaced fixed desk phones. Plan based on the role, not company-wide policy.

How long should we keep a fleet phone?

Three years is the common refresh cycle, matching most operating system support and battery life expectations. Some organizations extend to four years where battery and security updates allow. Replacement faster than three years is rarely justified except for damaged or stolen devices.

What about Mobile Device Management?

Any fleet of more than a handful of phones or tablets benefits from Mobile Device Management (MDM) for enrolment, security policies, app distribution and remote wipe. Microsoft Intune, Jamf for Apple, and Google Endpoint Management cover most use cases. Specify the MDM platform before the device, since some platform features depend on it.