The Ex-Handy 09 smartphone is having a major impact on companies operating across heavily regulated and increasingly competitive industries.
Ex-Handy 09
Explosion Proof Smartphone
Discontinued
Ex-Handy 09 explosion proof smartphone is now end of life, replaced with the Ex-Handy 10
Ex-Handy 09 explosion proof smartphone for complex industrial hazardous areas
#1. Replace Two-Way Radios
Run Airacom APTT wide-area push-to-talk app on the Ex-Handy 09 smartphone and remove radio costs
#2. Run Enterprise Apps
Empower engineers with access to critical information, capture data in the field and reduce manual processes
#3. Enhance Workforce Safety
Use location monitoring and emergency alarm notification apps with the Ex-Handy 09 to protect workers
#4. Improve Device Security
Improve cybersecurity, information confidentiality, integrity and availability using apps and security policies
STREAMLINE OPERATIONS
Operational technology to save time, increase safety and maximise compliance, maintenance and inspections
Make informed business decisions using real-time data, analytics and business intelligence from across your technology stack with the Ex-Handy 09 smartphone and Airacom APTT push to talk

Airacom APTT Cloud
Ultra-reliable carrier-grade Push-to-Talk platform with high availability and scalability of up to one million users. Certified for use with the Ex-Handy 09 explosion proof smartphone.
Command and Dispatch Software
Manage operations with integrated readiness. APTT web-based command, dispatch and workforce management consoles.
Integrate Sensors and Industrial IoTs
Surface critical data in any shape, size or layout from on-site sensors and IoTs to CRMs, ERP systems and databases to make informed decisions.
Location Monitoring
Employees working remotely or alone, tracking their location is critical for managing their safety. The Ex-Handy 09 explosion proof smartphone with Airacom APTT allows companies to monitor the safety and performance of their workforce.
Mobile Applictaion
01. Ex-Handy 09 Smartphone
Replace your two-way radios with near-global coverage over any 3G, 4G LTE, 5G, WiFi or Satellite IP network
Web-Based Push to Talk
02. Command Software
Airacom APTT is a group communication and collaboration platform allowing teams to share critical information
Data Analytics
03. Surface Critical Data
Use dashboards to contextualise the data within your business accelerating operations from insights to analytics
Health and Safety
04. Location Monitoring
Proactively monitor your teams working remotely or alone. Meet industry regulation and protect your workforce
CONNECTED WORKER
Collaboration to improve the effectiveness of your workforce so they can make better, faster decisions
Critical industries can benefit by using the latest Ex-Handy 09 explosion proof smartphone to adapt and overcome regulatory and compliance challenges across the hazardous area
Integrate sensors and IoTs
- Collect data from the field
- Monitor, manage and set alerts
- Distribute across the business
Monitor your assets
- Integrate your CCTV
- Use AI technology to do more
- Detect threats and monitor safety
Manage your workforce
- Manage the safety of your teams
- Web management console
- Distribute across the business
Surface database insights
- Surface strategic information
- Use AI analytics to model data
- Integrate and connect your apps
USE CASES
Ex-Handy 09 smartphone everyone connected, digital transformation across oil and gas
Distribute business-critical information across your organisation allowing teams to make proactive decisions on day-to-day events
Moving dangerous goods? Instant communication for hazardous fuel transportation
Workforce safety is a requirement, not just a priority. With the Ex-Handy 09 smartphone combined with the Airacom APTT group communications platform, field teams have ubiquitous communication with near-global coverage
Connect teams across the industrial hazardous area for faster, more efficient collaboration with Airacom Push to Talk and the Ex-Handy 09 smartphone
Many organisations still struggle with paper-based processes. The Ex-Handy 09 can speed up operations and collaboration. #APTTONE
At the touch of a button, teams can talk, listen, and help solve business-critical situations without two-way radio coverage limitations
TRADE-IN
Trade-in your old device and get a discount
MONTHLY FINANCE
Pay with flexible terms from 12-60 months
FREE DELIVERY
Available on all orders to mainland UK
Ex-Handy 09 bundle with APTT Cloud on a monthly contract
Get group communication, messaging, location and alerting with a multi-network SIM bundled in one plan
CERTIFICATIONS
Ex-Handy 09 globally certified for zone 1, division 1 hazardous areas
Smart mobility and data integration for companies operating across harsh, hostile and hazardous areas using the globally certified Ex-Handy 09 explosion proof smartphone
ATEX - Europe
II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
II 2D Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db IP6X
IECEx - International
Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db IP6X
SANS - South Africa
Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db IP6X
NEC500 - North America
Groups A, B, C, D, T4
Groups E, F, G, T135°C
Inmetro - Brazil
Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db IP6X
CORE SPECIFICATIONS
Camera
No Rear, No Front
Camera Not Available
Processor and Memory
MSM8926 1.2 GHz
1GB RAM / 8GB ROM
Cellular WAN
4G, LTE, FDD, TDD
3G UMTS, 2G GSM
Wireless LAN
802.11 a / b / g / n
Dual Band, Hotpost
Rugged Display
2.6” Corning Glass
Scratch Resistant
GPS
GPS
Glonass
NFC Reader
NFC Not Included
OS
Android 4.4
Discontinued
ATEX
Zone 1/21, DIV1
IECex, EAC
APTT Cloud Certified
Instant Push to Talk
ONE PLAN Features
HOW TO BUY
Ex-Handy 09 explosion proof smartphone procurement options
Device Only
Buy the Ex-Handy 09 SIM free with all the accessories to get you going
- Device only
- Outright purchase
- SIM free
- USB charger
- Battery, screwdriver
Lease
Finance to help you grow and protect important working capital
- Fixed rentals
- 1 to 5 year terms
- 100% tax deductible
- Simple upgrades
- Protect capital
APTTONE
Buy the Ex-Handy 09 and pay monthly for Airacom APTT push to talk
- Ex-Handy 09
- Push to talk
- Push to message
- User location, SOS
- Encrypted calls
Plus
Everything in one lease package, device, accessories including APTTONE
- Ex-Handy 09
- APTT push to talk
- 1 to 5 year terms
- Simple upgrades
- Protect capital
ALTERNATIVE DEVICES
¹Requires separate voice and data plan for 3G, 4G and 5G. No data plan required using WiFi only
²Does not include set up fees. Additional hardware may be required
‡Subject to minimum term agreement and annual price increase of CPI plus 3.9%
*Lease is subject to a company credit check, country dependant and is not guaranteed