# W65T

> Japanese cellphone

**Wikidata**: [Q11253312](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11253312)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/w65t

## Summary  
The W65T is a Japanese cell phone model manufactured by Toshiba, released on November 20, 2008. It was designed for use with KDDI's mobile network in Japan and weighs 126 grams.

## Key Facts  
- Released on November 20, 2008  
- Manufactured by Toshiba, a Japanese multinational electronics company founded in 1875  
- Operated on KDDI’s network in Japan  
- Weighs 126 grams  
- Classified as a cell phone model and subclass of mobile phone  
- Country of origin: Japan  
- Has one Wikipedia sitelink in Japanese  
- Featured on Google Knowledge Graph under ID /g/1225dzqw  

## FAQs  
### Q: When was the W65T released?  
A: The W65T was released on November 20, 2008.  

### Q: Who made the W65T?  
A: The W65T was manufactured by Toshiba, a Japanese electronics and technology corporation established in 1875.  

### Q: What network did the W65T support?  
A: The device operated on KDDI's cellular network in Japan.  

## Why It Matters  
The W65T represents a specific generation of Japanese mobile phones developed during the late 2000s, reflecting trends in compact design and carrier-specific innovation within Japan’s highly competitive mobile market. As part of Toshiba’s portfolio of consumer electronics devices, it contributed to the company’s presence in the telecommunications hardware space before its eventual withdrawal from smartphone manufacturing. Its release coincided with broader shifts toward more advanced multimedia capabilities and sleeker form factors in mobile handsets globally.

## Notable For  
- One of several Toshiba-branded phones launched exclusively for the Japanese market  
- Lightweight build at just 126 grams  
- Designed specifically for compatibility with KDDI’s CDMA networks  
- Part of the final wave of feature phones preceding widespread adoption of smartphones in Japan  

## Body  
### Overview  
The W65T is a cell phone model produced by Toshiba for the Japanese domestic market. It was introduced on November 20, 2008, and targeted users of KDDI’s mobile services.

### Technical Specifications  
- Mass: 126 grams  
- Network Operator: KDDI  
- Country of Origin: Japan  
- Manufacturer: Toshiba  

### Manufacturer Background  
Toshiba Corporation, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, has been active since 1875 across industries including electronics, software, and energy. The company historically played a significant role in Japan’s tech sector but exited the smartphone business in the early 2010s.

### Release Context  
Launched in late 2008, the W65T reflects the era of high-end feature phones (known in Japan as "keitai") that preceded the global shift to touchscreen smartphones. These models often included specialized features tailored to local preferences such as mobile payments, digital cameras, and TV tuners.

### Legacy  
While not widely recognized outside Japan, the W65T exemplifies the maturity of Japan’s mobile ecosystem prior to the iPhone-era transformation. It remains documented primarily through archived product pages and limited online references.