The present invention provides a carrier for a handportable radiotelephone comprising handstrap means connectable to first and second ends of a radiotelephone and hanging means by which the carrier is releasably hangable, in a handsfree manner, from the user's accoutrements. Thereby, the present invention provides a suitable radiotelephone with dual mode support options. A first hand-carry mode, where the handstrap means provides auxiliary support to the telephone when the user holds the telephone in his hand in the normal way during a call. And, a second handsfree mode, where the hanging means is attached to the user's accoutrements when the phone is in an on-hook condition, for example. The user's accoutrements may include the user's belt, belt loop, bag or the like.