The Roamer 500 was a BT-branded version of the
Alcatel HC 600. It was designed for use on GSM900 networks.
The phone provided two dialling number memories, each of which could store up to 50 telephone numbers and associated names with the further option of storing up to 20 entries on the SIM card.
The Roamer 500 also included a basic function calculator, a 24-hour clock and a range of call timers. The phone could also receive, but not send, SMS text messages. It had a battery life offering 1.25 hours of talk time and 22 hours of standby time.