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Operating as one of the early innovators in cellular technology, the company initially produced analog NMT mobile phones before transitioning to GSM networks.<\/p>\n\n<p>Benefon is widely recognized in mobile history for introducing some of the world's first commercial integrated GPS mobile phones, combining cellular voice communication with satellite positioning technology for outdoor tracking and emergency navigation.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"clearer\"><\/div><div class=\"headerContainer\"><a class=\"selfLink\" href=\"#Section_Device_Specifications\" title=\"Link to this section\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span    class=\"fa-svg-icon\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" overflow=\"visible\"><!--! 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